DES Station 400 Renovations

The County Commissioners of Queen Anne's County, Maryland is soliciting sealed bids for renovation of DES Station 400, an existing steel-frame emergency services structure, with bids due May 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and a pre-bid meeting on-site at 302 Safety Drive, Centreville, Maryland on May 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 10% local-vendor preference or $50,000 (whichever is less) applies to this project since all funds are County funds.

The scope includes removal and replacement of existing exterior metal wall panels, installation of a metal-over-metal retrofit roof system with fiberglass insulation, flashing, trim, gutters, and downspouts; interior wall panel system; exhaust fan and appurtenant components; and site work consisting of minor grading, drainage improvements, and concrete pavement placement. An alternate bid (Add/Deduct Item 1) is available for board and batten metal wall panel substitution in lieu of the base exterior panels.

Substantial completion is required within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion due within 15 calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for failure to meet either deadline. Bids must remain open for 60 days. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible responsive bidder.

Bid security equal to 5% of the total bid is required for bids exceeding $100,000. The contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance ($2 million per occurrence / $4 million aggregate), automobile liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), worker's compensation as required by Maryland law, and builder's risk insurance for 100% of the lump sum bid. Bidders must demonstrate at least four years of activity in the construction industry with a minimum of three references. Questions are due before the pre-bid meeting. Bid documents are available electronically at no cost through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) and the Queen Anne's County website.