Bid #9774.1 Northwest HS_FINAL.pdf

Office of Finance

Division of Procurement

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

45 West Gude Drive, Suite 3100

Rockville, Maryland 20850

INVITATION FOR BID #9774.1

GENERATOR AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

AT NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

I. GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. SCOPE

The work includes replacement of generators and electrical equipment at Northwest HS as specified herein, and the attached drawings and specifications. The installation includes, but is not limited to, the generator system(s), controls, conduits, gas meters split, upgrade and line connection, general construction type work to include general site restoration, provide and install all emergency lighting circuits, removing and disposing of existing emergency lighting (battery packs), removing and disposing of existing generator and all associated wiring, controls and piping as required, etc. when the project is finished, it shall be complete and coordinated whole, and ready for satisfactory service at the following location:

Northwest High School: 13501 Richter Farm Road, Germantown, MD 20874

Tel: 240-740-7100

B. INTENT

1. It is the intention of these specifications to secure all inclusive prices, to fully cover all required equipment, services, materials and labor for the new emergency electric generating systems installation and new emergency lighting circuits and other circuits as identified herein. Successful contractor will be required to submit the Asbestos Free

Verification form as applicable and required herein. See General Conditions Section

K and APPENDIX G.

2. Bid prices offered shall be all-inclusive including, but not limited to, labor, equipment and miscellaneous materials to satisfy all specification requirements. All costs shall be included in the bid prices submitted. All design task and installation work shall be performed in accordance with the latest applicable laws, codes and regulations of the various regulatory bodies of the Federal Government, State of Maryland, and all other boards or departments having jurisdiction such as, but not limited to, the National

Electrical Codes, etc. These laws, regulations and standards shall further be considered a part of these specifications and conditions. The Contractor shall furnish and install any additional items required by the same, whether or not particularly shown or specified.

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C. AWARD

1. This solicitation does not commit MCPS to award any contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response. It is the intention to award this contract to the bidder(s) submitting the most favorable offer with consideration being given to any previous performance for the MCPS Board of Education as to quality of service, acceptable merchandise, and with regard to the bidder's ability to perform should it be awarded the contract. However, the MCPS Board of Education reserves the right to make awards according to the best interests of the Board of Education of Montgomery County, Maryland. In addition, the Board reserves the right to remove or add additional items to the specifications as our requirements change.

2. Wherever the term “provide” is used, it shall mean, “Furnish and install in place, complete in all details”.

D. SITE INSPECTION

The successful Contractor shall inspect the work sites before bidding. Please call the main office to schedule a time to visit. The Contractor must report to the main office to contact the

Building Services Manager prior to performing their inspection. The bidder shall carefully review the site location drawings and specifications before submitting their bid. Should any errors, discrepancies, or omissions be found in these specifications and/or drawings or any discrepancies found between the drawings and the physical conditions at the site, the Contractor shall notify MCPS in writing immediately. When the bid has been submitted and received, it shall be understood that the work site has been inspected and the bidder is aware of the needs and conditions under which the work is to be accomplished including, but not limited to, all work and equipment required to satisfy any and all laws, codes, regulations, etc., that are applicable. The bidder shall submit a written report to Stephanie Dorah, Buyer II, Stephanie_J_Dorah@mcpsmd.org upon identifying any condition which might prevent installation of the equipment or performance of the work in the manner intended no later than four working days prior to the bid opening. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful bidder of the obligation to furnish all materials and labor necessary to fully carry out the provisions of the contract documents.

E. SCHEDULE/RESTRICTIONS

1. The generator system at the schools shall be operational on or before August 15, 2025, and be 100% completed, including but not limited to, all inspections, punch out tasks and total acceptance by MCPS by August 19, 2025. It is anticipated that phase 1 on site work can be performed during summer break, June 20, 2024 to August 16, 2024 and phase 2 on site work after the school year ends from June 13, 2025 to August 19, 2025, and upon securing approval from the MCPS Project Coordinator and school administration. Late charges will be deducted for failure to meet any target dates without a written MCPS approved extension. (See “Late Charges for Failure to Complete on Time” under

Contract Administration.) Some preparatory work will be allowed, such as staging material, etc., in advance of June 12, 2025, upon approval by the MCPS Project

Coordinator. A comprehensive work schedule will be developed with the successful

Contractor to satisfy the identified completion date. A purchase order issued and signed by the director of the Division of Procurement will be the Contractor’s authorization to mailto:Laly_A_Bowers@mcpsmd.org

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proceed. All work is to be totally completed on or before the stated completion date identified. This includes, but is not limited to, final inspections by MCPS staff, all cleaning tasks, punch-out work, etc.

2. Scheduling of the work must receive prior approval of the MCPS Project Coordinator. The

Contractor, at their own risk, may commence any of the preparatory work (shop drawings, ordering of materials, etc.) upon receipt of a Pre-Award Notice from MCPS. Should MCPS not issue a formal award, MCPS bears no obligation for work performed by the Contractor prior to receipt of the formal award.

3. The Contractor shall take into consideration that school activities will be taking place

(summer school, special activities) while work for this contract is being performed; and that no work performed by the Contractor shall disrupt normal school functions. Any traffic blockages, utility outages, etc., which may be required in the execution of the

Contractor's work shall be scheduled with the MCPS Project Coordinator and will require the Contractor to perform such work at premium labor times. The Contractor shall include work performed over a weekend in the bid so it will not affect the building usage. The intent is to have this project performed without totally closing the building during regular weekday hours as the building will be occupied with administrative staff.

The Contractor shall anticipate these occurrences in their bids, and no changes in contract amount or completion date will be made for such occurrences.

4. The Contractor shall submit to MCPS during a Pre-Construction Meeting, a Contractor prepared detailed construction schedule for the awarded project. Contract costs for the components of the work shall be provided with the schedule.

5. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate labor force on the work site from the start of the project until the completion in order to satisfy the schedule. MCPS expects the work to proceed uninterrupted with regards to labor and material availability. The Contractor shall inventory materials as they are received from the manufacturer and not wait until work is under way to determine if inventory is sufficient.

F. MCPS EMERGENCY/CRISIS PROCEDURES, SHELTER/LOCKDOWN

Emergency/Crisis Procedure Information

1. In the event of an emergency/crisis incident while working in an MCPS facility, the

Contractor and/or their representative(s) shall be required to adhere to the established

MCPS procedures and school administrative guidelines during such an occurrence.

2. Supplied herein under APPENDIX D, for the Contractor’s information are the MCPS

Emergency/Crisis Procedures, Shelter/Lockdown. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to familiarize themselves and their representative(s) regarding the Shelter/Lockdown

Procedures. These emergency procedures are subject to change to meet MCPS requirements.

3. The Contractor shall have at the work site, a reasonable amount of materials that will allow them to quickly secure the work area and/or secure building openings as required for the type of work being performed.

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G. WARRANTY/SERVICE/REPAIR

1. The specifications require that the project workmanship and materials shall be guaranteed for two years. This includes but limited to replacement batteries, block heater, etc.

a. In addition, generator unit and components provided by generator manufacture shall be warrantied for a total of five (5) years. Contractor shall replace all items at no cost to MCPS.

b. Final payment will be made once the installation is complete and operations have been witnessed and accepted by MCPS. The warranty shall begin once the MCPS Project

Coordinator has approved the Contractor’s final invoice for payment.

2. Warranty shall provide for the replacement of defective parts plus installation and labor.

Any warranty claim made by MCPS prior to the expiration of said warranty shall be satisfied although the warranty has subsequently expired. Failure of a bidder to provide satisfactory warranty service to MCPS will be grounds for exclusion from future bidding.

Contractor shall provide a mobile generator unit whenever the warrantied generator will be out of service for more than three (3) calendar days.

3. Upon completion of the projects, the MCPS Area Maintenance Electrical Supervisor will file any warranty claims to the Contractor.

H. BRAND NAMES

1. Commodity descriptions that state “Only a specified brand will be considered” are brands that have been evaluated and tested for inclusion on this bid and are the only brands acceptable at this time. No substitutions will be accepted. Other brands will be evaluated and tested for future projects by MCPS if materials are submitted at no cost to

MCPS. Forward samples/information to Montgomery County Public Schools, Division of

Design and Construction, 45 West Gude Drive, Suite 4300, Rockville, Maryland 20850.

Testing normally requires a minimum of 60 calendar days to complete; therefore, your samples/materials for testing may be approved for future bids if the evaluation is satisfactory. This process of evaluation is intended for larger types of equipment and/or components i.e. bleachers, elevators, locker, flooring system, roofing systems, and P.A. Systems.

2. The 60 workday evaluation process is not intended for the smaller system components where the term “or MCPS approved equal” is used herein. These items of a lesser dollar value such as electrical/plumbing components, switches, adhesives sealers, etc., can quickly be evaluated by MCPS to determine if they are equal to the proto-type identified.

Upon MCPS evaluation of the offered equal to term, it is determined that it is not equal to the proto-type, the successful bidder shall be required to provide the MCPS identified proto-type product.

3. The brand name, code or model number on each item being offered, even if bidding the specified brand shall be provided. If a brand and code or model number is not shown your bid may not be considered.

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4. If an item specification shows code or model that has been discontinued, the bidder shall so state and indicate the current code or model number.

I. DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE

The apparent successful bidder may be required to furnish, within two working days after Pre-

Award Notice, sufficient detailed information regarding makes, models, design, etc., of the item(s) offered. The apparent successful bidder is required to furnish all literature properly bound and labeled, showing full instructions and detailed specifications. The literature and specifications are to be arranged and labeled in numerical sequence according to item and attached on separate pages of a brochure. Failure to submit sequentially marked descriptive literature may result in disqualification. Bidder shall show the manufacturer’s code and catalog numbers of the item(s) offered. The cover of the brochure shall contain:

1. Bidder’s name, address and telephone number

2. Bid number

J. MANUFACTURER SELECTION

1. Kohler Co. Power Systems manufacturer requirements where specified herein are used to establish the minimum acceptable level of quality and performance. Equal equipment from the MCPS approved manufacturers will be acceptable. Substitutions of equipment by manufacturers other than those specified will not be permitted.

2. The Contractor shall provide data for the major equipment as provided on the Quotation

Form.

3. Installation of an approved manufacturer by MCPS shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of providing MCPS with a thorough and complete installation per the specifications. Any and all equipment provided must include any required changes to piping, etc. and the Contractor's bid shall include the costs for all such work. The specifications shall govern the manner of installation and such work is subject to the approval of MCPS prior to installation. All work must be in compliance with the codes and regulations. The Contractor shall be required to submit drawings to include and identify equipment and system for MCPS review and approval, prior to commencing work.

4. Determination of suitable compliance with the specifications resides solely with MCPS.

The MCPS Project Coordinator will evaluate all proposals/submittals and determine which is acceptable.

K. GENERAL ASBESTOS INFORMATION

1. Asbestos Free Materials

NO MATERIALS PROVIDED SHALL CONTAIN ASBESTOS!!!! All contractors providing and/or installing any of the building materials listed below shall secure laboratory analysis confirming that materials contain NO ASBESTOS. The cost for testing

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shall be included in the bid prices offered. After the initial testing has been performed additional annual testing will be required thereafter or immediately upon any change in materials or manufacturers.

• Acoustical ceiling tile,

• Adhesives

• Caulking

• Fire Rated Doors

• Fire Board

• Floor tile and sheet flooring,

• Folding Doors

• Gypsum Panels (Drywall)

• Insulation (All types; roof, HVAC, piping, wall, etc.)

• Mastics

• Plaster

• Roofing System Components e.g.

BUR Asphalt, Felts, Cap Sheets, Shingles, etc.

• Spackle

• Toilet Partitions

• Window

• Glazing The laboratory performing the analysis must have received U.S. Environmental Protections Agency

(EPA) accreditation and be a member of the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation

Program (NVLAP). The contractor or the manufacturer can have the laboratory testing performed. No other form of confirmation such as Material Safety Data Sheets, manufacturer documentation, historical testing, etc. will be accepted. A list of EPA accredited laboratories can be found at http://ts.nist.gov/standards/scopes/programs.htm

The contractor shall provide required laboratory analysis report(s) and a completed

“Asbestos Free Material Verification Form” herein (see APPENDIX G) within 15 working days after receipt of the “Pre-Award Notification” letter for each listed product required in the execution of the scope of work.

2. Existing Asbestos Materials

MCPS shall be responsible for all asbestos abatement tasks as may be required regarding existing material on site. Any questions, concerning asbestos materials shall be directed to the MCPS Environmental Team Leader at 240-740-2324.

L. DEVIATIONS

All bids meeting the intent of the invitation will be considered for award. Bidders who are deviating from the terms, conditions, and/or specifications shall list such and explain fully on a separate sheet to be submitted with their bid. If these deviations are of a technical nature, the bidder shall supply manufacturer’s engineered description of the deviation. The absence of such a sheet shall indicate that the bidder has taken no exception and shall be held responsible for performing in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications as stated herein.

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M. SUBMISSION OF BIDS (Sealed Bids Only)

Required Submissions

1. Bid Documents

One original and one copy of the bid are requested. The cover page of each copy must be clearly marked original or copy. Bidders may wish to reproduce and retain an additional copy for your files.

2. Quotation Form (Pages 1-4)

a. Quotations are to be entered on the Quotation Form supplied under APPENDIX I.

Faxed quotations are not acceptable. SEALED BIDS ONLY. This solicitation shall be valid for acceptance during a period of no less than 90 days from date of opening. If there is a discrepancy between the unit cost and total unit cost, the unit cost shall prevail.

b. Bidder must submit a separate price for each item listed on the Quotation Form.

Submission of one price for all the items without indicating a price per item shall be considered non-responsive and will invalidate your bid. If there is a discrepancy between the unit cost and total cost, the unit cost shall prevail. Prices offered shall be valid for acceptance during a period of no less than 90 days, from date of bid opening.

3. Bid Security

See General Conditions, Section N. BID SECURITY on page 11 for requirements.

4. Addenda/Errata

Changes and addenda to a solicitation may occur prior to the bid opening date and time. It is the bidder’s responsibility to check the MCPS website under the event calendar

(http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/procurement/) or contact the

Division of Procurement by email to Stephanie_J_Dorah@mcpsmd.org and

Procurement@mcpsmd.org to confirm that they have all addenda/errata. Failure to acknowledge addenda/errata on the form may result in a bid being deemed non-responsive and consequently rejected.

5. Minority Business Enterprise in Public Schools

a. The goal has been set at 10% MBE participation. Pages D1 through D10 Attachment

D, of the MBE procedure (APPENDIX A) reflecting minimum 10% MBE participation shall be submitted with your bid. If you do not submit the forms with your bid, MCPS may deem your bid non-responsive and you will not be selected for award. (See Section “II Contract Administration” for additional MBE information)

b. MCPS expect all bidders to make the essential effort to meet or exceed the established MBE goal for this invitation to Bid. MCPS will NOT grant MBE waivers without sufficient support documentation that clearly substantiates that the bidder http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/procurement/ mailto:Laly_A_Bowers@mcpsmd.org mailto:Procurement@mcpsmd.org

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has made a sincere good faith effort to meet the MBE requirements. There will be an extensive effort required on the part of the bidder to ensure compliance with the

MBE procedures to rationalize a review of an MCPS waiver request.

6. State of Maryland Licenses

a. General Requirements: The Contractor shall include a current State of Maryland

Construction Business License. This is considered “TAX LIABILITY” License and do not authorize a contractor to perform any trade specific work in the State of

Maryland without the appropriate trade licenses as required. NOTE: All out of state bidders must provide an out of state Maryland Construction Business license.

b. Construction Business License: This type of business license is issued through the

County or Baltimore City, or the Clerks of the Circuit Court in which your business is located within the State of Maryland. Contact the State License Bureau http://www.marylandtaxes.com/ or at 410-260-6240 for additional information as required. Failure to provide an existing license may disqualify the bid submission.

c. Bidder shall submit State of Maryland License Electrical Contractor and Electrical

Business Licenses with bid submission. This is required for Electrical and Fire

Alarm work associated with each project. Failure to provide an existing license may disqualify the bid submission.

7. Certification from Manufacturer

Contractor shall include a letter from the manufacturer stating that the firm is a manufacturer’s authorized installer/representative for the brand equipment offered.

Manufacturer shall submit a letter stating manufacturer shall supply specified equipment in order for contractor to complete project by specified date.

8. Statement of Experience

The Contractor shall provide statement of experience with the bid proposal. See

“Contract Administration Section; M Quality Assurance” for more information.

Failure to provide required documentation will disqualify bid proposal

9. References

See “GENERAL CONDITIONS SECTION; P. REFERENCES” on page 12 for more information.

10. List of Personnel

Contractor shall include a complete list of full-time personnel employed by the firm who would be assigned to the contract. For individuals listed, provide resume to include their title qualifications and all applicable training licenses, etc.

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11. Contractors’ Obligation Regarding Criminal Records of Individuals Assigned to

Work in MCPS Facilities

Beginning July 1, 2015, all MCPS Contracts must include the following provisions:

a. Prohibition against assigning registered sex offenders and individuals convicted of sexual offenses, child sexual abuse, and other crimes of violence to MCPS contracts:

Maryland Law requires that any person who enters into a contract with a county board of education “may not knowingly employ an individual to work at a school” if the individual is a registered sex offender. Under §11-722 of Criminal Procedure

Article of the Maryland Code, an employer who violates this requirement is guilty of a misdemeanor and if convicted may be subject to up to five years imprisonment and/or a $5,000.00 fine.

Effective July 1, 2015, amendments to § 6-113 of the Education Article of the

Maryland Code further require that a contractor or subcontractor for a local school system may not knowingly assign an employee to work on school premises with direct, unsupervised, and uncontrolled access to children, if the employee has been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime involving:

1. A sexual offense in the third or fourth degree under § 3–307 or § 3–308 of the

Criminal Law Article of the Maryland Code or an offense under the laws of another state that would constitute an offense under § 3–307 or § 3–308 of the

Criminal Law Article if committed in Maryland;

2. Child sexual abuse under § 3-602 of the Criminal Law Article, or an offense under the laws of another state that would constitute child sexual abuse under § 3-602 of the Criminal Law Article if committed in Maryland; or

3. A crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article, or an offense under the laws of another state that would be a violation of § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article if committed in Maryland, including: (1) abduction; (2) arson in the first degree; (3) kidnapping; (4) manslaughter, except involuntary manslaughter; (5) mayhem; (6) maiming; (7) murder; (8) rape; (9) robbery; (10) carjacking; (11) armed carjacking; (12) sexual offense in the first degree; (13) sexual offense in the second degree; (14) use of a handgun in the commission of a felony or other crime of violence; (15) child abuse in the first degree; (16) sexual abuse of a minor; (17) an attempt to commit any of the crimes described in items

(1) through (16) of this list; (18) continuing course of conduct with a child under

§ 3-315 of the Criminal Law Article; (19) assault in the first degree; (20) assault with intent to murder; (21) assault with intent to rape; (22) assault with intent to rob; (23) assault with intent to commit a sexual offense in the first degree; and

(24) assault with intent to commit a sexual offense in the second degree.

Each contractor is required to submit, following award of a contract, documentation confirming that its direct employees and those of any sub-

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contractors and/or independent contractors assigned to perform work in a MCPS school facility under the contract meet this obligation.

Additionally, the contractor must confirm that it continues to meet this obligation on an annual basis and/or when there are changes in the work-force that the contractor and/or its subcontractors use to perform the work required by the contract.

Violation of this provision is a material breach of contract for which MCPS may take appropriate action up to and including termination of the contract.

b. Required criminal background check process for certain individuals in the contractor’s workforce:

Under recent amendments to § 5-551 of the Family Law Article of the Maryland

Code, each contractor and subcontractor shall require that any individuals in its work-force must undergo a criminal background check, including fingerprinting, if the individuals will work in a MCPS school facility in circumstances where they have direct, unsupervised, and uncontrolled access to children. The term “work-force” in this and the preceding section refers to all of the contractor’s direct employees, subcontractors and their employees, and/or independent contractors and their employees that the contractor uses to perform the work required by the contract.

Fingerprinting for the criminal background check may be performed by the MCPS

Office of Human Resources and Development, 45 W. Gude Drive, Rockville, MD

20850, or through another service approved by MCPS. Individuals fingerprinted by MCPS will be required to provide written consent, and MCPS will maintain copies of all records for criminal background checks performed by MCPS. If the contractor uses another service approved by MCPS, the results of the criminal background check must be provided to MCPS for record keeping. A list of MCPS approved fingerprinting agencies can be found on the Procurement Unit website at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/procurement.

The contractor must take appropriate steps to promptly follow up on information identified in the criminal background check related to the sexual offenses, child sexual abuse offenses, and crimes of violence enumerated above, as well as any information regarding offenses involving distribution of drugs or other controlled substances, or any other criminal information identified by MCPS as warranting further explanation insofar as it may significantly affect the safety and security of

MCPS students. If, after following up, the contractor believes that the individual is qualified and should be assigned to work (or continue to work) in a MCPS school facility, then the contractor will provide a written summary to MCPS justifying its recommendation. MCPS will rely on the contractor’s summary to determine whether to accept the contractor’s recommendation, and the contractor will be responsible for any consequences of a material misrepresentation in its written summary.

Once the contract is awarded, the contractor is responsible for implementing the background check process. An individual in the contractor’s work-force may not begin work in a MCPS school facility on an assignment where the individual will http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/procurement

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have direct, unsupervised, and uncontrolled access to children, until: (a) the background check results for that individual have been received by MCPS; (b) the contractor certifies to MCPS that the individual has received training and/or reviewed informational materials, as appropriate, regarding recognizing, reporting, and preventing child abuse and neglect, consistent with the content provided in training for MCPS employees; and (c) the individual obtains a MCPS identification badge. The badge will be issued by the MCPS Department of

Safety and Security, 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 131, Rockville, MD 20850.

Appointments are made by calling 301-279-3066. The contractor will be required to return all badges at the conclusion of the contract.

The criminal background check and badging process will be at the contractor’s expense.

Violation of this provision is a material breach of contract for which MCPS may take appropriate action up to and including termination of the contract.

N. BID SECURITY

1. Bids in excess of $100,000.00 shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Bid Bonds (A.I.A. Document A310), in the amount of 10% of the bid, naming Montgomery County Board of Education as Obligee. A certified check in the amount of 10% of the bid will be accepted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Where certified check is furnished, the Contractor shall attach the following statement from a Maryland licensed bonding company signed by an authorized representative of the bonding company:

“As surety for the above-named Contractor, (name of bonding company) hereby agrees to furnish bonds as required by the specifications, on behalf of the Contractor, in the event that such firm be the successful bidder for this project.”

2. Bid bonds will be returned upon request to all except the three lowest bidders.

After 60 days from the bid opening date, the three lowest bidders can request the return of bid bonds if they have not been notified of the acceptance of their bid.

3. If the successful bidder withdraws their bid or fails to execute and deliver to

MCPS the contract and the required bonds within five working days after receipt of the Bid Award, the Bid Security shall be forfeited to MCPS as the result of such failure. Note: Failure to submit the bid security with the bid proposal may disqualify your submission.

O. Award Criteria

1. Conformance to specifications and completeness of bid submission

2. Ability to perform

3. Price

4. Past performance (ability to complete project by completion date)

5. MBE compliance

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P. REFERENCES

Bidders shall provide three references with their bid submission. The references shall have company name, contact person, address and phone number of three current customers for which a contract for similar size and type of project has been provided. If the reference information is not accurate and MCPS cannot contact the person(s) named then your bid may not be considered.

MCPS may request additional references. Note: ALL BIDDERS must provide references including bidders currently engaged in business with MCPS. Failure to provide required documentation will disqualify bid proposal.

Contact Phone Contact

Company Name & Address Person Number Number

1. _______________________________________________________________________

Email:_________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________

Q. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1. Audit Provisions – MCPS shall have the right to examine the successful bidder records pertaining to work performed under the contract to determine and verify their compliance with all contractual conditions. MCPS shall be granted access to such records at all reasonable times during the contract period and for three years thereafter.

2. Contingent Fee – The successful bidder hereby represents that they have not retained anyone to solicit or secure this contract from MCPS upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage or contingent fee, except for bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial selling agencies maintained by the person so representing for the purpose of securing business, or any attorney rendering professional legal services consistent with applicable canons of ethics.

3. Assignments – Neither this contract nor any interest therein nor claim thereunder shall be assigned or transferred by the successful bidder except as expressly authorized in writing by MCPS and no contract shall be made by the successful bidder with any other party for

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furnishing any of the work or services herein contracted for without the written approval of MCPS.

4. Disputes – Any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this contract shall be disposed of by written agreement between the Contractor and the MCPS Contracting

Officer. Pending final decision of a dispute hereunder, the Contractor shall proceed diligently with the contract performance

R. eMARYLAND MARKETPLACE ADVANTAGE

Maryland law requires local and state agencies to post solicitations on eMaryland Marketplace

Advantage. Registration with eMaryland Marketplace is free. It is recommended that any interested supplier register at https://emma.maryland.gov/, regardless of the award outcome for this project as it is a valuable resource for upcoming bid notifications for municipalities throughout Maryland.

S. INQUIRIES

Inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Stephanie Dorah, Buyer II, Montgomery County Public Schools, 45 West Gude Drive, Suite 3100, Rockville, Maryland

20850, email to Stephanie_J_Dorah@mcpsmd.org. Questions must be received no later than four business days prior to bid opening in order for the bidder to receive a reply prior to submitting its bid. The Board of Education will not be responsible for any oral or telephone explanations or interpretations. Bidder contact with any other MCPS employee regarding this solicitation until the contract is awarded by the MCPS Board of Education will be considered by MCPS as an attempt to obtain an unfair advantage and result in non-consideration of its bid. The web site address is http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/procurement/vendors.aspx for the MCPS

Division of Procurement.

Subsequent to the award, if the Contractor finds any discrepancy or omission and has questions of MCPS’s intent, prior to performing work, they shall notify the MCPS Project Coordinator in writing via email to resolve and receive clarification, with copies to Stephanie Dorah, Buyer II, and the MCPS Capital Improvements Contracting Supervisor.

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A. PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

1. MCPS reserves the right to convene a meeting with the apparent low bidder prior to awarding a contract. The purpose of this meeting is to afford all parties an opportunity to discuss any aspects of project and contract execution, which may be of concern for the successful and timely completion of the project.

2. Issues raised during this meeting, which cannot be resolved to MCPS satisfaction, will be cause to reject the apparent low bid and to consider the next lowest bidder as the successful contractor.

B. CONTRACT SECURITY

1. Security may be in the form of Certified Cashier's or Bank Treasurer's Check OR Bonds

(AIA Documents A-311, A-312, or similar). The bonding firm must be licensed to do business in the State of Maryland.

2. The successful bidder(s) shall deliver to MCPS Performance and Payment Bonds within five working days after receiving notification of award for individual projects with a contract value of $100,000.00 or more. This cost shall be included in the proposal.

3. The cost of the bond(s) shall be included in all proposal $100,000.00 or more by the contractor. Note: Failure to supply the Contract Securities as specified will be considered a contract violation and shall be grounds for contract cancellations.

C. POST BID SUBMISSIONS

1. In addition to license required with the bid response, the apparent low bidder may be required to supply within 48 hours after MCPS requests, applicable business and contractor’s licenses technician certification from manufacturer, master licenses for trades appropriate for work to be performed, and/or company financial statements, etc., as required to allow MCPS contractor evaluation. Failure to supply a copy as specified may disqualify your bid proposal.

2. Sub-Contractors

a. The successful bidder shall supply a complete list of all sub-contractors for evaluation by MCPS. This list must be submitted within two workdays after MCPS makes the request. Failure to do so will be grounds for termination of our contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that all proposed Sub-

Contractors are in good standing with MCPS.

b. MCPS shall notify the Contractor in writing if, after due investigation, there is reasonable objection to any of the proposed Sub-Contractors. Failure of MCPS to make objection to any proposed Sub-Contractor shall constitute notice of no objection. Each Sub-Contractor may be required to furnish to MCPS, in duplicate, proof of their financial stability and experience to perform the particular work for which they will be engaged. All contractual agreements between the Contractor and their Sub-Contractors shall be written and unamended on the Standard Form of

Agreement between the Contractor and Sub-Contractor, AIA Document A401 (most

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recent Edition). Upon request the Contractor shall supply copies of this contract to

MCPS within five workdays.

c. MCPS acceptance of Sub-Contractors in no way relieves the Contractor from being responsible for the total and complete performance of the work for the project; i.e., failure of the Sub-Contractors to satisfactorily perform the work in a timely fashion is the Contractor’s responsibility and not that of MCPS.

d. All work must be performed by a bona-fide licensed trade person.

3. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in Public Schools

a. Certified Minority Business Enterprises are highly encouraged to respond to this solicitation.

b. Since state funds may be involved in future project(s) performed under this bid “it is important that bidders review the new state revised MBE Procedures carefully to ensure compliance”. There is a 10% MBE goal set for this bid. On future state-funded project(s) that may be performed under this bid, that exceed $50,000, a new

MBE goal may be established based on the scope and size of the work. The bidder(s) may be required to solicit MBE participation, which will include providing revised

Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit (Appendix A; Attachment

D) along with other required MBE forms that may be applicable. Bidders are always strongly encouraged to make a good faith effort to solicit Certified Minority Business participation to provide materials, supplies, equipment, and/or service whenever possible at any time prior to bidding and throughout the course of the project(s).

c. Refer to the document, MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROCEDURES, February 8, 2021, included with this bid solicitation package under APPENDIX A.

d. MBE pages D1 through D10 of Attachment D, the MBE Procedure located herein under APPENDIX A., must be completed and submitted with the bid proposal identifying the bidder’s specific commitment of certified minority business even when the MBE goal is 0%. Failure to supply as specified will disqualify your bid proposal.

e. MCPS expect all bidders to make the good faith effort to meet or exceed the established MBE goal for this invitation to Bid. MCPS will NOT grant MBE waivers without sufficient support documentation that clearly substantiates that the bidder has made a sincere good faith effort to meet the MBE requirement.

There will be an extensive effort required on the part of the bidder to ensure compliance with the MBE procedures to rationalize a review of an MCPS waiver request.

f. Contact the MCPS MBE Liaison at 240-740-7700, regarding any other MBE procedure questions. Current listing of the MBE certified Contractors can be obtained http://mbe.mdot.state.md.us/directory/search_select.aspn.

http://mbe.mdot.state.md.us/directory/search_select.aspn

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4. Submit Evidence of Insurance

a. Insurance

See Article XXI of the General Stipulations and Instructions to Bidders. The successful Contractor shall submit an actual certificate of insurance made in favor of

MCPS within five workdays after an Award Notification letter has been issued to the successful bidder.

b. Additional Insurance

The Montgomery County Board of Education shall be named as an additional insured on all liability policies.

c. Policy Cancellation/Certificate Holder

1) Sixty days written notice of cancellation or material change in any of the policies is required.

2) The Division of Procurement, Montgomery County Board of Education shall be the insurance certificate holder.

5. Invoicing

a. Bidder shall submit invoices to the MCPS Project Coordinator, Division of Design and Construction, preferred electronically via email or regular mail to the Project

Coordinator, Montgomery County Public Schools, 45 West Gude Drive, Suite

4300, Rockville, Maryland 20850 for payment approval. All invoices shall identify pertinent information such as purchase order number and building name where work was performed. The MCPS Project Coordinator shall submit invoices and receiving reports to the Division of Controller to process payments, and shall specify final or partial payments.

b. MCPS is not obligated to make partial payments. However, partial payments may be considered based upon the Contractor’s justification of expenditures and satisfactory work performed up to 75% of the total contract cost. The remaining balance will be paid upon MCPS acceptance of the project as being 100% complete and in compliance with specifications. MCPS will refrain from making any partial payments if, in MCPS’ opinion, the project falls behind schedule. MCPS may resume making partial payments once all delays have been overcome and the project is back on schedule. Final payment shall be made after the project is complete in all detail as specified and accepted by MCPS Project Coordinator.

c. Partial payment invoices shall be accompanied by a detailed schedule of values allocated to various portions of the work (similar to AIA Document’s G702 & G703).

This schedule, unless objected to by the MCPS Project Coordinator, shall be used as a basis for reviewing the Contractor’s application for partial payment.

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6. Permits and Inspections

The Contractor shall obtain all required permits, including electrical and plumbing permits, pay all fees, and certify that other required permits have been obtained prior to commencing work. This includes, but is not limited to, the Contractor securing permits on behalf of MCPS and scheduling of inspections as required by Federal, State and County authorities and Maryland Department of the Environment permits. Upon completion of all work, obtain all certificates of inspections required and deliver them to the MCPS

Project Coordinator. All required permit certificates and related documentation shall be submitted to the MCPS Project Coordinator for approval prior to final payment. The

Contractor shall provide all drawing documentation, etc. as required to secure permits.

Contractor is responsible for determining the permitting jurisdiction that has authority and what permits are required such as Montgomery County Government, City of Rockville, City of Gaithersburg, Town of Poolesville, etc.

D. SALES TAX

Section 326 (a) of Chapter 452 of the Laws of Maryland, 1968, provides, among other things, for the taxation of "any sale . . . of tangible personal property to Contractors or Builders to be used for the construction, repair, or alteration of real property . . . ". Sales tax, as applicable, shall be included in any bid made to the Board of Education of Montgomery County, Maryland.

E. PERFORMANCE

1. The Contractor shall have on the job site at least one person fluent in English.

2. The Contractor shall provide to the MCPS Project Coordinator cellular telephone numbers and Email addresses of project managers to allow day-to-day direct communications.

3. Work to be completed in a timely workmanlike manner; fumes, odors, materials and work procedures will be controlled to protect occupants and property from harm and damage.

Contractor shall protect all existing floors, including floor where material is stored or being transported with Ram Board .375” thick or MCPS approved equal.

4. The Contractor shall furnish the services of an experienced supervisor, who shall be in charge of the work and provide direction to the crew at all times.

5. Contractors and employees:

a. Contractors are required to have all employees complete the fingerprinting and background check, so they can receive an MCPS Contractor badge. MCPS

Contractor’s badges shall be worn while on-premises. Contractor’s employees/workers without an MCPS contractor badge may be denied entry;

however, if entry is granted contractors will be required to check in daily at the facility’s main office to obtain a visitor badge. These badges must be returned to

MCPS daily. All Contractors employees must wear a badge while on site.

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b. Use of any form of tobacco products, liquor and/or illegal drugs is not permitted in

MCPS buildings and on grounds.

c. Are not to routinely use facility equipment and buildings, i.e., telephone, lounges, toilet rooms, parking lots, etc. The MCPS Project Coordinator will designate such facilities authorized for Contractor use.

6. All work shall be scheduled to the mutual satisfaction of the School Administration and the MCPS Project Coordinator to avoid conflicts with school activities.

7. The building is expected to be occupied throughout the stated period allowed for this work.

The Contractor shall take all required safety precautions during the installations.

Contractors shall secure all openings, at the end of the work day, during projects.

8. Work area shall be kept safe at all times; the area shall be left clean and ready for use at the end of each work day. The contractor must sweep floors and remove all debris generated from the premises daily, adhering to Montgomery County Executive

Regulation No. 1-15AM-Residential and Commercial Recycling, COMCOR 48.00.03

Solid Waste and Recycling. The contractor shall track all recyclable materials such as metal, cardboard, commingle, yard waste, concrete, asphalt and others. The contractor shall provide a monthly report to MCPS recycling manager, Mr. John Meyer via email

John_MeyerIII@mcpsmd.org that includes weight, dates and the facility to which each of the material was taken to be recycled.

9. Contractors shall be in-compliance with FM Global requirements of all welding related portion of this contract.

10. Installation must be performed in strict compliance with the latest local, state and federal regulations having authority. The Maryland Occupational Safety and Health

Administration Hazard Communication Standards must be followed.

11. Field measurements are required.

12. Upon completion of all work, any and all damages to the school building and grounds as a result of the work; must be restored to a condition as good as existed prior to damaging.

Damaged lawns shall be repaired; fill ruts and holes with top soil apply one step Hydro-seed containing cellulose or wood fiber fertilizer and grass seed, damaged shrubs and trees shall be replaced.

13. Failure to perform in accordance with MCPS specifications and industry standards may result in the Contractor being removed from the approved bidder list for future Invitations to Bid for a period of two (2) years.

F. CHANGES IN THE WORK

1. Should it be desired to make alterations or changes at any time during the progress of the work or to add to or delete work, MCPS shall have the undisputed right to make such changes, additions, omissions, or alterations by written order. A MCPS CHANGE

ORDER FORM under APPENDIX E must be completed and signed by both MCPS and

Contractor’s authorized representative as identified on the form. All Change Order Forms, mailto:John_MeyerIII@mcpsmd.org

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Proposals and other supporting documentation pertaining to additional work must be supplied to the MCPS Project Coordinator within one week from the time the Change

Order need is identified. No cost changes to contract will be paid without a complete

Change Order Form signed by both parties. Approved Change Orders do not automatically revise completion dates. It is the Contractors responsibility to provide a written request for extension, with an explanation of justification as they deem necessary.

Using approved change orders as rationale for not completing on time will not be accepted without a MCPS approved extension. If additional work is performed without

MCPS written authorization, the Contractor will be subject to reversing said work, or work and/or materials should remain at no cost to MCPS. This shall be solely at MCPS’ discretion.

2. The allowable, “all inclusive”, mark-up for combined supervision, overhead, bonds, fringe benefits, union fees, small equipment, tools, and profit for work performed by the prime

Contractor will be based on the monetary value of the work not to exceed the following rates:

Value of Work Combined Overhead & Profit

$0 - $1,000 20%

$1,001 - $4,999 18%

$5,000 - $9,999 16%

$10,000 - $24,999 14%

Over $24,999 Negotiated but not more than 10%

3. This schedule applies to work done by the prime Contractor or by a Sub-Contractor. The prime Contractor shall be allowed not more than 8% of the Sub-Contractor's cost for labor, materials, overhead and profit.

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