INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) East Garage Repairs IFB NUMBER 27P-001

Description: The Board of Trustees of Howard Community College invites bids from qualified vendors to provide bids for HCC's East Garage repairs as provided in the drawings and specifications documents. 1.1 OBJECTIVE Howard Community College (HCC) seeks sealed, firm-fixed-price bids from qualified parking-structure restoration contractors to perform structural concrete repairs and preventative maintenance at the East Expansion Garage, 5640 Faculty Drive, Columbia, Maryland 21044, in strict accordance with the DESMAN Project Manual and Outline Specifications and drawings for Project 30-26107.01-2, 100% submission dated October 9, 2026. 1.2 SCOPE OF PROJECT The project comprises garage-level concrete topping and precast double-tee flange repairs, shear connector restoration and carbon-fiber biscuit replacements where directed, crack and joint routing/sealing, perimeter cove joint sealant replacement, and all incidental traffic control, temporary support, protection, inspection coordination, cleaning, and restoration. The facility may remain operational during construction; the Contractor shall coordinate closures and safe access with HCC Facilities. Specifications Drawings are attached. • Attachment A: EPG Repairs_Desman_100% SPECS (Scope) • Attachment B: EPG Repairs_Desman_100% Drawings (DWG) The IFB includes detailed requirements for field verification of quantities and conditions, phased closure and traffic-control plans, temporary shoring and structural stability measures, submittals (including SDSs), a five-year contractor guarantee from date of substantial completion, construction schedule and schedule-of-values requirements, work-hour restrictions, progress meetings, and other construction administration, insurance, permit, warranty, and cleanup obligations as described in the solicitation document.