Add Four Pole Lights to Bledsoe Cottage Site

The Maryland School for the Blind is issuing a Request for Qualifications and Proposal for a design-build project to add four exterior post-mounted pole lights to the west side of the Bledsoe Cottage Building at its 95-acre Baltimore City campus. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to complete the design and installation of site lighting, with the contractor responsible for all permitting costs, utility locator hiring, and installation methodology. Key deliverables include detailed design plans, procurement of materials, and full installation with completion documentation and closeout requirements. Mandatory pre-proposal site tours are scheduled for May 12 at 2:00 PM or May 14 at 9:00 AM, with attendance at one walkthrough required for bid eligibility. Questions must be submitted by May 20 at 12:00 PM, with responses provided by May 26 at 12:00 PM. Proposals are due by June 9 at 5:00 PM, award notification is scheduled for June 10 by 5:00 PM, and contract execution occurs on June 12, 2026. Construction shall commence on July 31, 2026, with completion required by August 28, 2026, with allowance for work between June 15 and July 3 when students are not on campus. Liquidated damages of $500 per weekday apply for work remaining incomplete after the deadline.

This contract is designated for the Small Business Reserve program, and bidders must provide their Small Business Reserve number with proposals. Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Veteran Small Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond, though no specific subcontractor goals are established due to the anticipated absence of subcontractors. The project budget is estimated below $250,000, making prevailing wage requirements inapplicable and eliminating the need for payment and performance bonds, as the project is anticipated not to exceed $100,000. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation of $1,000,000 per incident. Compensation is structured in three equal installments: 33 percent upon materials purchase, 33 percent at 50 percent project completion, and 34 percent upon 100 percent completion with closeout documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and this is a non-renewable contract with no renewal options.