Prebid QA BPM057745.pdf

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DNR Fair Hill NRMA Interior Finishes
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BPM057745
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Cecil County, Maryland

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This is a Pre-Bid Quality Assurance (QA) document for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area (NRMA) Interior Finishes project located at 350 Ranger Skinner Drive in Elkton, MD 21921. The project encompasses the installation of architectural finishes in public restrooms undergoing renovation in Buildings 1 and 2, requiring all necessary labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and insurance. The scope of work includes complete interior finish installation with specific attention to quality standards and compliance with project specifications. The pre-bid QA process establishes baseline requirements and standards that bidders must meet, ensuring that all submitted proposals adhere to established quality benchmarks before formal bid evaluation occurs.

The document serves as a quality assurance checkpoint in the procurement process, identifying critical requirements and standards that bidders must satisfy during the proposal phase. This pre-bid QA phase helps streamline the evaluation process by establishing clear quality metrics and compliance thresholds upfront, reducing the risk of non-conforming bids and ensuring that only qualified contractors capable of meeting DNR standards advance to full consideration. The specific quality assurance criteria outlined in this document would typically address installation standards, material specifications, workmanship requirements, and adherence to architectural and building code requirements applicable to the renovation work in the public restroom facilities.

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Tawes State Office Building – 580 Taylor Avenue – Annapolis, Maryland 21401 410-260-8DNR or toll free in Maryland 877-620-8DNR – dnr.maryland.gov – TTY Users Call via the Maryland Relay

PRE-BID CONFERENCE SUMMARY

22 July 2026, 10:00 AM

Project No. EC26-09043-54 BPM057745

Project Title: DNR Fair Hill NRMA Interior Finishes Racetrack Public Restroom and Jockey Dressing Room

Ladies/Gentleman:

The Department of Natural Resources conducted a Pre-Bid Conference for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fair Hill NRMA Interior Finishes Racetrack Public Restroom and Jockey Dressing Room, located at 350 Ranger Skinner Drive, Elkton, MD 21921 on 22 July 2026. An attendance list with names of attendees has been distributed along with this Summary.

This Summary is being issued to document the Pre-Bid Conference. The Procurement Officer, Shakira Johnson, convened the conference at 10:00 AM, recognized the State personnel present, and reminded all vendors to make sure to sign the attendance list.

Ms. Johnson reviewed the following sections of the IFB:

• Review of the Key Information Summary Sheet and Minimum Qualifications

• Review of the Scope of Work and General Contract Requirements (by Project Manager, Yaakov Birnbaum)

• Review of SBR, MBE, VSBE Program requirements for this solicitation (acknowledged Certified Small Business

(CSB) procurement – Procurement Officer, Shakra Johnson,

• Review of the Procurement Instructions, Proposal Format, and Evaluation Process

Ms. Johnson opened the floor to questions with the caveat that formal answers to questions would be provided if the questions were submitted in writing, preferably by e-mail. Questions were raised regarding issues related to the Scope of Work confirming the existing information.

During the conference, the following points were emphasized:

- This solicitation is open to all vendors registered as a CSB with the State and will be awarded to the firm that submits the lowest responsive and responsible bid.

- This project is a Certified Small Business Procurement (CSB)

- Offerors not meeting the Minimum Qualifications will have their bid rejected.

The attendees were reminded that responses given verbally, and other general discussions were provided to help give a better understanding of the State’s requirements. Ms. Johnson further reiterated that any question asked and answered at the conference should be submitted formally, to her, by e-mail if the questioner wanted a coordinated, official response.

The conference was concluded at 11:00 AM.

Q&A Summary:

Q1: During the site visit, we noticed that the entry door and siding need some work. Are we responsible for that as well?

A1: No

Q2: Additionally, are we responsible for providing the vinyl wall panels that separate the urinals and toilets?

A2: No

Date Issued: August 05, 2026 By: _____________________________________

Shakira H. Johnson Procurement Officer

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