EC25-09055-117 Q&A #1.docx

This document is a Question and Answer clarification issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources regarding Invitation for Bid No. BPM058011 for Exterior Siding and Door Replacement at Tuckahoe State Park. The project requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and insurance necessary to complete exterior siding and door replacement work at the designated state park location. This is designated as a Small Business Reserve Procurement, limiting award eligibility to certified small businesses only. The Q&A clarification was issued on August 18, 2026, to address specification requirements and product acceptability for bidders preparing their responses.

The clarification specifically addresses material specifications for the exterior siding component of the project. The state rejected the use of PBR Commercial Panels, confirming that the project specifications require a 24-gauge metal sheet for the exterior siding work. This Q&A response establishes that bidders must strictly adhere to the specified material standards outlined in the original Invitation for Bid documentation and that alternative products not meeting these precise specifications will not be accepted.