Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Replacement - Easton/Newnam Field Airport (ESN)

The Scope of Work under this contract consists of furnishing all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, and associated work necessary to complete the AWOS Replacement project for Talbot County - Easton/Newnam Field Airport. The scope of work for this project includes the removal of the existing AWOS system and installation of a new complete AWOS IIIPT system, including all site work, foundations, wiring, and equipment, both at the AWOS site and at the existing Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). All work shall be completed in accordance with the Contract Documents. All questions concerning this bid should be forwarded to Derek.Hollinger@aecom.com. The deadline for receipt of questions is Wednesday, September 14, 2022. All proposals must be received in a sealed envelope and clearly marked: "Bid 22-13, Request for Proposals, AWOS Replacement, EASTON/NEWNAM FIELD AIRPORT (ESN) - EASTON, TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND." Sealed bids to be submitted must consist of one (1) hard paper original copy and one (1) hard paper duplicate copy; each clearly marked as such and each placed in the sealed envelope. Electronic bid proposals will NOT be accepted. All bids shall conform to the requirements outlined in the bid documents. Each bid shall be accompanied by all completed bid forms (Form of Proposal, Affidavit, Experience, Buy American Preference, Drug-Free Certification, Contractor Utilization form, Disclosure of Interest, and Bid Tabulation Forms) and a bid guaranty in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount which shall be in the form of a Cashier's Check made payable to Talbot County, Maryland, or a bid bond which is underwritten by a surety company approved by the County. Qualified minority business enterprises (MBEs) and women's business enterprises (WBEs) are especially encouraged to participate. For any subcontracts, the prime contractor shall also encourage the participation of MBEs and WBEs The Bid Package submitted by the successful bidder must be reviewed and approved by the Maryland Aviation Administration prior to award of the Contract. Accordingly, it is intended that the project be awarded to the successful bidder within 90 calendar days of the date specified above for publicly opening sealed bids. All unit prices shall be developed with consideration for project start-up in 2023. The project must be completed and closed out in its entirety by no later than the end of May 2023. The County Council of Talbot County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid, or portions thereof, when, in their judgment, the public will be better served.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Coiling Doors and Grilles, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Special Function Windows, Security Windows, Access Control Hardware, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Directories, Signage, Telephone Specialties, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Storage Assemblies, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Pest Control Devices, Flags and Banners, Security Mirrors and Domes.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Loading Dock Equipment, Loading Dock Bumpers, Stationary Loading Dock Equipment, Portable Dock Equipment, Loading Dock Lights, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Art, Casework, Seating.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Packaged Generator Assemblies, Engine Generators, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Site Lighting, Walkway Lighting, Flood Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems, Intercommunications and Program Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Tactile Warning Surfacing, Fences and Gates.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.
Division 41 -	Material Processing and Handling Equipment, Conveyors.