605B7600011 Amendment 1.pdf

This amendment to an Invitation for Bids is issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the renovation of the Cugle House at Patapsco Valley State Park in Howard County. The project scope includes kitchen cabinet and countertop replacement (approximately 30 square feet), plumbing fixture installation, approximately 650 square feet of engineered vinyl flooring, and extensive electrical work including three dedicated 220-volt lines for major appliances. Two unit-price line items cover drywall repair and painting, each estimated at 500 square feet. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 13, 2026, with written questions due by November 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., directed to Procurement Officer Jacquelyn Truffer. Bids are due December 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through the eMMA portal. The work period is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day for late completion. Bids remain firm for 120 calendar days from opening.

This solicitation is designated a Small Business Reserve (SBR) set-aside, limiting award eligibility to businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA). The prime contractor must be a licensed general contractor in Maryland with at least three years of experience on similar installations and must perform at least 51% of the work with its own employees, with no more than 49% performed by subcontractors. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor approved to work in Howard County, and the contractor must obtain an electrical permit from a non-governmental inspection agency approved by the State Fire Marshal's office and pay the permit fees. No MBE or VSBE subcontracting goals apply. Prevailing wage rates do not apply because the contract value is below $250,000. The project is classified "A" (up to $100,000), and the contractor provides a two-year warranty from the date of acceptance. Award goes to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive and responsible total bid. Amendment No. 1, issued November 2, 2026, provides the Department of General Services Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects as a new document in the solicitation.