Harper’s Choice Middle School Chiller & Cooling Tower Replacement

The Howard County Board of Education is soliciting bids for the Harper's Choice Middle School Chiller & Cooling Tower Replacement in Ellicott City, Maryland, with bids due December 3, 2026. The solicitation carries MBE participation requirements under MBE Attachment A, which set good-faith-effort documentation procedures, verification of minority business status, and remedies for noncompliance. Attachment B requires contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wage rates to workers across apprentice, journeyworker, and other trade classifications.

The scope is removal of the existing chiller and cooling tower and installation of replacement equipment, including the chiller unit, cooling tower, piping connections, controls, and associated mechanical systems. Bidders must submit a fixed-price proposal covering complete supply and installation, and must meet or exceed the specified performance criteria and applicable codes. The awardee owes warranty coverage, performance guarantees, and commissioning. Bidders must submit an AIA Document A310-2010 bid bond, which guarantees execution of the contract and the required performance and payment bonds.

The project is funded through the Board's capital improvement budget for facility upgrades. The bid documents were posted October 28, 2026.