Allegany County Courthouse – Window Painting/Rehabilitation

Allegany County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for window painting and rehabilitation at the Allegany County Courthouse on Washington Street in Cumberland, Maryland under Contract No. AC-CH-26-01, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a pre-bid meeting on August 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Washington Street Library. The county encourages Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation but does not impose a set-aside or participation goal.

The scope comprises two bid items: cleaning and painting of courthouse windows and doors (lump sum) and contingent wood repair at a unit price per square inch (estimated 2,000 square inches). Work requires coordination with the Maryland Historical Trust, which holds a preservation easement on the property and will partially fund the project through a grant. The project contact for technical questions is Daniel S. DeWitt, P.E., County Engineer.

The Maryland Historical Trust's involvement creates a compliance requirement: payment processing may take 30–45 days or longer due to MHT review of grant-funded expenses, and award is based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid price. Each bid must include a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the bid amount, payable to the Allegany County Commissioners. Bid prices must include sales tax and applicable fees. Contract documents must be purchased from the Allegany County Department of Public Works at 701 Kelly Road, Cumberland, Maryland 21502 for $50 per set. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 90 days after opening. The contractor must receive the Notice to Proceed within 10 days of contract execution and commence work within 10 calendar days thereafter. The county reserves the right to eliminate work based on available funding and to reject any or all bids. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is encouraged but not mandatory.