Cradlerock Park Renovation

Howard County intends to procure the services of one construction firm to perform construction of Cradlerock Park Renovations. The project may include, but is not limited to, demolition and disposal of existing site features and amenities, grading, concrete sidewalks, asphalt trails, water line modification, drainage features, stormwater management features, site furnishings, fencing, landscaping. The Playground Equipment & Safety Surfacing purchase & installation is not included in this bid and will be performed by a separate contractor hired directly by Howard County Rec & Parks. The Fitness Equipment and Surfacing purchase & installation is not included in this bid and will be performed by a separate contractor hired directly by Howard County Rec & Parks. The 2 Natural Turf Field installations including: Irrigation system & controllers, special soil mix and sod will be performed by a separate contractor hired directly by Howard County Rec & Parks. The Musco lighting system and controller will be purchased by Howard County Rec & Parks, and installed by the Contractor. All work shown on the plans outside of those exceptions stated above will be the responsibility of the selected contractor. The selected Construction firm will be required to coordinate with the Playground Company for site access, playground and fitness area elevation coordination, schedule coordination and other items typically expected during construction. The selected Construction firm will be required to coordinate with the Turf Company for site access, field area elevation coordination, schedule coordination and other items typically expected during construction. Each bid shall be accompanied by an electronic copy of a bid bond OR certified check, in the amount of 5% of the total bid, made payable to the “Director of Finance, Howard County”. For a certified check, the Contractor shall submit the original certified check to the Office of Procurement and Contract Administration PRIOR to the bid due date and time to be deemed responsive. Department: Office of Procurement and Contract Admin. Work location: Columbia, Howard County, Maryland. Estimated value: SHA Cost Group "E". Duration: November 12, 2026. Liquidated damages: $1,200 per Calendar Day. Bonds: bid bond 5%, payment bond 100%, performance bond 100%. Categories: 90976, 91223, 98863. Pre-Bid Meeting Link. Awarded 2026-02-26.