DT-000-230-002 (Re-bid) Demolition of Buildings 10-13, 17, 18, and 21 at the Department of Juvenile Services - Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking a qualified contractor for the demolition of Buildings 10-13, 17, 18, and 21 at the Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School located at 9700 Old Harford Road in Parkville, Baltimore County. The project involves complete demolition of approximately 59,822 square feet of structures built between 1929-1931, requiring full removal from roof to concrete foundation, hazardous materials handling, and site restoration including backfilling, topsoil application, and grass establishment. Contractors must be licensed in Maryland, have a minimum of five years of current experience operating under the same business name, and possess documented experience in commercial building demolition. The project has a 365-calendar day completion timeline with liquidated damages of $750 per day for late completion, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive evaluated bidder. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, with bids due by May 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). Bidders must submit various attachments including a Bid Bond, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) forms, and a Bid/Proposal Affidavit.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority and veteran-owned business participation, with subcontracting goals of 25% for MBE and 3% for VSBE of the total contract value. Contractors must meet corporate diversity indicators, including maintaining written workforce diversity policies, offering diversity training, and implementing supplier diversity policies. The project is classified as a Cost Classification "D" with a contract value between $1,000,000 and $2,500,000, and requires Builder's Risk Insurance. An electronic transaction fee of 1% will be applied to the contract, and prevailing wage rates are applicable since the project exceeds $250,000. Contractors must also provide certification of employee healthcare expenses, choosing between paying aggregate healthcare expenses of at least 5% of social security wages, covering 50% or more of health insurance premiums, or claiming exemption for firms with 30 or fewer employees. The contract includes a two-year warranty period from the date of substantial completion, during which any identified issues will be reworked at no additional cost to the state.