Prebid Q&A Summary Knocks Folly Floors & Stairs BPM055088.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- BPM055088
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- Prince George's County, Maryland
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This is a Pre-Bid Conference Summary issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the Knocks Folly Repair, Replace, & Refinish Floors & Stairs project (Project No. EC25-09072-053, BPM055088). The project involves repair, replacement, and refinishing of wood floors and stairs, as well as carpet replacement at the Knocks Folly Visitors Center located at 13761 Turners Creek Road, Kennedyville, Maryland 21645 in Kent County. The Pre-Bid Conference was conducted on February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis, Maryland. The conference was led by Procurement Officer Shakira Johnson and Project Manager Koren Lynch, who reviewed the Invitation for Bid (IFB), Scope of Work, general contract requirements, and evaluation procedures. Attendees were reminded that formal responses to questions would only be provided if submitted in writing via email, and no questions were formally submitted by the specified deadline. The conference concluded at 11:00 AM, and the summary was issued on February 16, 2026.
This procurement is designated as a Certified Small Business (CSB) procurement, open exclusively to vendors registered as a CSB with the State of Maryland, with no specific MBE or VSBE goals established. The contract will be awarded to the firm submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid that meets all minimum qualifications. Offerors failing to meet the stated minimum qualifications will have their bids rejected. All labor, equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, and other necessities required to complete the project are the contractor's responsibility.
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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
09 February 2026, 10:00 AM
Project No. EC25-09072-053 BPM055088
Project Title: DNR Knocks Folly Repair, Replace, & Refinish Floors & Stairs
Ladies/Gentleman:
The Department of Natural Resources conducted a Pre-Bid Conference for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Knocks Folly Visitor Center Repair, Replace, & Refinish Floors & Stairs, located at 13761 Turners Creek Road, Kennedyville MD 21645 on 09 February 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 (by Procurement Officer, Shakira Johnson)
• Review of the Scope of Work and General Contract Requirements (by Project Manager, Koren Lynch)
• Review of SBR, MBE, VSBE Program requirements for this solicitation (acknowledged Certified Small Business
(CSB) procurement) (No MBE or VSBE goals), (Shakira Johnson)
• Review of the Procurement Instructions, Proposal Format, and Evaluation Process (Shakira Johnson)
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.
*No questions were formally submitted in writing by the specified deadline.
Date Issued: February 16, 2026 By: _____________________________________
Shakira Johnson Procurement Officer
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