Elevator Modernization at Sherwood High School, Montgomery County, MD

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is requesting sealed bids for complete modernization of one passenger/freight elevator system at Sherwood High School, with bids due October 8, 2026, and work to commence June 21, 2027 and achieve full operational status by August 6, 2027. A 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal applies, with MBE documentation mandatory for bid consideration.

The scope encompasses removal, furnishing, delivery, and complete modernization of the existing hydraulic elevator system, including all labor, materials, equipment, and services required to meet MCPS specifications and manufacturer requirements. Work must be performed during non-school hours, primarily over summer vacation, with the building remaining occupied during the 2026–2027 school year. The Contractor must hold a current Maryland Construction Business License and Maryland Elevator Contractor License and provide written manufacturer authorization confirming authorized installer status. All materials must be new with no asbestos-containing materials permitted; laboratory testing by EPA-accredited laboratories is required with costs included in bid pricing. The contract includes a 10% project cost segregated for two-year preventive maintenance and service agreements. A two-year unconditional warranty covering defective parts, installation labor, preventive maintenance, and adjustments is required from the date of acceptance.

Bidding is on a lump-sum basis with unit prices provided for change order work including hourly labor rates and costs for jack and cylinder replacement. Bids in excess of $100,000 require a bid bond of 10% of the bid amount or certified check; the successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds of 100% of the project amount. All materials must be new with the manufacturer's latest design improvements current at time of shipment. Contractors must comply with Maryland law prohibiting assignment of individuals convicted of sexual offenses or crimes of violence to school contracts and implement criminal background checks and fingerprinting for all workforce members with direct, unsupervised access to children. Site inspections are available by contacting the main office at 240-740-8110. Questions were due as of the latest addendum; hard copies only are accepted for bid submission. The bid set was posted August 10, 2026; multiple addenda have been issued extending and modifying the original July 13, 2026 deadline.