Elevator Modernization at Springbrook High School

Montgomery County Public Schools is requesting sealed bids for complete modernization of one passenger/freight elevator system at Springbrook High School, 201 Valleybrook Drive, Silver Spring, Maryland, with bids due October 12, 2026 and on-site work to begin June 21, 2027. A 10% Minority Business Enterprise participation goal applies, with required MBE documentation submission mandatory.

The scope includes removal, furnishing, delivery, and complete modernization of the elevator system with all related materials in compliance with MCPS specifications and manufacturer installation requirements. The contractor must hold a current Maryland Construction Business License and Maryland Elevator Contractor License; provide written manufacturer authorization confirming authorized-installer status and material delivery schedule; and verify asbestos-free materials through EPA-accredited laboratories. The elevator system must be operational and state-accepted by August 6, 2027, with all work fully completed by August 13, 2027. Late charges of $500 per day for the first five days and $1,000 per day thereafter apply for missed deadlines.

Bidders must schedule a mandatory site inspection by calling 240-740-3800. Pricing is submitted as all-inclusive lump sum covering labor, equipment, and materials; separate unit prices for change-order work; and segregated monthly maintenance and service cost for the two-year warranty period. Bids exceeding $100,000 require 10% bid security via bid bond or certified check. The successful contractor must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the project amount and maintain a two-year warranty with all preventive maintenance, inspections, and adjustments included.

Award considers most favorable price alongside previous performance, quality of service, and ability to perform, contingent on fund availability. The project is subject to Maryland Buy American Steel Act compliance for steel purchases exceeding 10,000 pounds. All workforce members with direct, unsupervised access to children require criminal background checks, and contractors must comply with MCPS emergency/crisis procedures and shelter/lockdown protocols while on school premises.