Project Overview
In order to attract and retain a qualified workforce, Allegany County is seeking to leverage 11.92 acres of real estate that it owns in Cumberland, MD, to spur new market-rate housing for current and future residents. In keeping with its image as an affordable community, the target housing price range for Allegany County is between $200,000 to $250,000 per unit. Given the recent inflationary pressures placed on the construction sector, reaching these target home costs are not feasible without local government intervention.
To mitigate high construction costs, the County will act as development partner and conduct all planning, design, engineering and construction in preparation of the site for said new housing units. This includes infrastructure (water, sewer, electricity, telecommunications, gas, roads), neighborhood improvements (sidewalks, signage, light standards) and administration (zoning approval, new roads approval, subdivision, legal framework). The goal is to mitigate almost all costs to the developer other than the construction of the units themselves, so that 1) the per unit price remains affordable to current residents and 2) that the neighborhood generates ample market demand, due to its modernity and livability. ECD wants to make the construction, sale and transfer of each new home a seamless process for the developer or developers chosen for this community.
How to Bid
**The bid period has been extended for 56 days. Please see attached Addendum 1 for an updated timeline**
During the initial period of the bid opening, all potential bidders may ask questions until Monday, July 10, 2023. All questions will be answered in a timely manner that corresponds with Allegany County Procurement Policy and the Maryland Procurement Manual, and shall be published within 48 hours of the close of questioning, with all questions to be published as an addendum no later than close of business (4:00 PM EDT) of Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Bids will no longer be accepted after the close of the bid period, which is Friday, August 25, at close of business (4:00 PM EDT). Once all bids have been received, they will be unsealed and sent to the review committee the following Monday, July 3, 2023. The review committee will take three weeks to review all bids and select winners.
The target date for announcing the winners will be Thursday, Friday, September 8, 2023. However, depending on the volume of bids received, this may be subject to change, but will be clearly communicated.
Bid packets must be submitted both digitally and physically no later than Friday, August 25, 2023, by end of business 4:00 PM EDT.
Physical bid packets postmarked by June 30th will be accepted. Those that are not will be disqualified. Please send physical copies to:
Attn: Economic Development - OAHS Bid
701 Kelly Road, Suite 400
Cumberland, MD 21502
Digital copies must be sent to .