General Contracting Services - PreQualified

The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for general contracting services on a prequalified basis under RFP #27CN-022, with proposals due September 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on September 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the AACPS Board Room in Annapolis. A maximum of ten general contractors will be selected for the prequalified short list, then invited to bid on specific AACPS projects.

The scope covers minor renovation and addition projects with construction cost estimates up to $1.5 million, including new walls, flooring, ceiling tile and fixtures, painting, baseboards, doors, casework, windows, exterior sealant and steel doors, demolition, fire alarm/sprinkler work, access control/security improvements, restroom accessories/partitions, ADA upgrades, minor site work, and miscellaneous mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements associated with minor alterations or renovations.

Mandatory qualifications require a minimum of five years of experience providing general contracting services in occupied K-12 school buildings with at least 40% of work performed by the offeror's own employees. Offerors must provide financial statements, proof of business registration and good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation, references from at least three similar contracts completed within the last five years, and appropriate licenses. Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million, Business Auto Liability of at least $1 million, and Workers' Compensation per Maryland statutory requirements are mandatory. Selected contractors will be subject to performance and payment bonds of 100% of contract value for each awarded project and bid securities of at least 10%.

The contract term extends four years through February 15, 2031, with contract award anticipated December 16, 2026. MBE goals will be assigned to individual projects exceeding $50,000, requiring 29% overall participation with minimum 8% from certified African American-owned businesses and 11% from certified Women-owned businesses.

Evaluation weighs relevant project experience (35%), references (20%), qualifications of key personnel (20%), general qualifications of the firm (15%), and project approach (10%). Electronic submission via the AACPS website or hand delivery of one original and four copies plus one flash drive is required.