Cecil County Courthouse Elevator Renovation

Cecil County, Maryland is requesting bids on elevator renovation at the Cecil County Courthouse in Elkton under IFB B-27-018-59001, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and optional pre-bid meetings and site visits on September 9 and September 16, 2026.

The scope encompasses modernization of two existing elevators located in the 1938 and 1965 wings, including replacement of hoistway equipment, elevator cars, entrances, controls, wiring, and machine room equipment. Work requires creation of two new elevator machine rooms in the penthouses above both hoistways with replacement of most major mechanical components. Phased renovation must maintain one elevator operational during construction. Work is performed at 200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Elkton, Maryland.

All work must be completed within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per workday for delays beyond the completion date. Pricing must be firm for 90 days from bid opening and submitted on the County's bid sheet; all costs including labor, materials, delivery, equipment, and permits are included in the bid price F.O.B. destination.

Contractors must demonstrate prior experience with at least three similar elevator modernization projects within the past five years, with at least two projects complete and accepted by an owner. A bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total base bid amount is required. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount are required if the total bid exceeds $100,000. Bidders must be registered and in good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation and must provide certificates of insurance with Cecil County listed as an additional insured before contract commencement. The County reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and may reject any or all bids, award multiple contracts, or make partial awards. Questions are due September 18, 2026. Contract award is anticipated within 180 days from bid opening.