CC-623-250-001_Pre-Proposal_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

This Pre-Proposal Meeting Minutes document outlines the architectural and engineering design services solicitation CC-623-250-001 issued by the Maryland Department of General Services for the Baltimore City Community College Nursing Building Renovation and Addition project. The scope encompasses comprehensive design and construction administration for complete renovation of the existing 1977-constructed nursing building (approximately 36,668 gross square feet) and an addition of approximately 7,474 gross square feet to accommodate nursing program growth from 169 to 320 students by 2029, plus new radiology technology and occupational therapy programs. The project requires design development, construction documents, and A/E support through all design and construction phases with LEED Silver certification or equivalent compliance. The pre-proposal meeting was held on August 13, 2026, with written questions due by August 19, 2026, and proposals due September 3, 2026. The contract term was anticipated at 86 months, comprising 20 months of design, 8 months of review, 4 months of bidding, 6 months of approvals, 24 months of construction, and 24 months of warranty.

The solicitation mandated firm fixed-price pricing with a single award structure. Participation requirements included 25% overall Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation with subgoals of 7% African American and 10% women participation, plus 5% Veteran Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation. Offerors were required to maintain Maryland registration with the Department of Assessments and Taxation and establish a Maryland resident agent or representation at time of award. Required insurance coverage included Commercial General Liability of $2 million per occurrence/$5 million annual aggregate, Professional Liability of $2 million per claim/$3 million annual aggregate, and Worker's Compensation of $1 million per occurrence. The project design must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act, International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and NFPA standards, operate as all-electric except for backup generator, and accommodate removal of significant asbestos-containing materials (approximately 3,875 square feet of floor tiles, 2,524 square feet of ceiling plaster, and window caulking), lead-based paint, and mercury-containing fluorescent fixtures by licensed Maryland abatement contractors prior to renovation disturbance. The solicitation was cancelled effective August 31, 2026, pending revision of the Facility Program and Request for Technical Proposals, with anticipated re-solicitation on eMMA following completion of the revised Facility Program.