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BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND

SOLICITATION FOR BIDS

CONTRACT NO. 17214 PO0

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROJECT

BYKOTA SENIOR CENTER ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS

611 CENTRAL AVENUE, TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204

TOWSON – DISTRICT 9 c 5 CONTRACT COST GROUP “F ($5,000,000 to $10,000,000)”

WORK CLASSIFICATION: I-2

BID DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. EST On or after Monday, August 21, 2017 the above contract documents (See Note *) may be inspected and purchased from the Division of Construction Contracts Administration, Department of Public Works, Room 300B, County Office Building (COB), 111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, upon receipt of payment of $40.00 (FORTY DOLLARS) per contract. All checks should be made payable to BALTIMORE COUNTY MD. NO REFUNDS will be made to anyone. Direct any questions to 410-887-3531. Bidders obtaining documents from another source other than Baltimore County WILL NOT be allowed to submit proposals to Baltimore County.

*Note: Contract Documents will consist of One (1) Paper Copy Proposal Book and One (1) Compact Disk (CD) with all of the required drawings. The CD will be in PDF format. Contractors and Sub-Contractors whom require paper copies of the drawings, can purchase them from Baltimore County in Room 206 of the County Office Building, located on 2nd Floor for $4.50 per sheet.

The proposed work consists of:

The work will include a small addition for a new elevator and renovations of the existing building. Architectural work will include modifications for ADA compliance including toilet rooms, replacement of existing windows and roofing. Ceilings will be replaced and the interior will be painted. The mechanical and plumbing scope of work includes a complete renovation of the building heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing systems to replace outdated equipment/fixtures and provide a central heating and cooling system. HVAC scope excludes the system serving the Gymnasium so that this space can be used independent of the remainder of the building. The existing electrical distribution system shall be replaced in its entirety, and includes the addition of an emergency generator. All lighting shall be replaced with LED fixtures, and the existing Intercom and Restroom Assistance systems shall be replaced. The existing Fire Alarm system shall remain, with minor modifications as necessary.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. EST at the Bykota Senior Center on the 3rd floor conference room. Located at 611 Central Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204.

THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION GOAL AND FEMALE CONTRACTORS UTILIZATION GOALS. THESE GOAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MORE FULLY EXPLAINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE MBE/WBE FORMS IN THE PROPOSAL BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.

Sealed proposals (the entire book) addressed to Baltimore County, Maryland for this contract will be received in the Baltimore County Purchasing Division, Room 148, Old Courthouse, 400 Washington Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, until the time specified on the contract at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

ONLY CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY BALTIMORE COUNTY AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF BIDS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS.

Alternative Sources of Contract Bonds: In the event your company is unable to qualify for bonding through a traditional commercial surety company, you may qualify for the required bonds through the State of Maryland, Department of Commerce (DOC). Visit their website at www.mmggroup.com for information, applications and a checklist of required documents and reports that must accompany the application.

The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or bids or parts of bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed best for the interest of the County.

Keith Dorsey, Director

Office of Budget & Finance