Health and Public Services Window Replacements

The County Commissioners of Caroline County, Maryland are requesting sealed bids for storefront window replacements at the Health and Public Services building (HAPS) located at 403 South 7th Street, Denton, Maryland, under RFP# CCDPW2027-02, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. An in-county local-vendor preference of up to 5% applies to purchases equal to or under $100,000 and 2.5% for purchases exceeding $100,000 under Caroline County Purchasing Ordinance.

The scope requires removal and in-kind replacement of existing storefront windows with new Kawneer 451T thermally broken aluminum storefronts with black painted framing and gray low-E glazing compliant with Maryland energy code. The installation includes 59 fixed frames in specified dimensions: 37 frames approximately 48" × 55", 14 frames approximately 30" × 34", 2 frames approximately 48" × 44", 2 frames approximately 144" × 55", 1 frame approximately 108" × 55", and 3 frames approximately 72" × 55". Glazing specifications include 1-inch gray low-E insulated glass units with 3/4-inch flat muntins; storefront windows must be Kawneer 451T 2" × 4" center-glazed units with gray Temp glazing and SolarBan 60 low-E on the second lite.

Bid security of 5% of the bid amount in the form of a certified check or bid bond is required. The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of the bid price and maintain general liability insurance of a minimum of $2 million (which may include umbrella coverage), workers' compensation insurance as required by law, and name the County as an additional insured and loss payee.

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. at the HAPS building. Written bid questions must be submitted by noon on September 30, 2026, with addenda issued by end of day October 5, 2026. Public bid opening occurs at the Caroline County Commissioners office, 109 Market Street, Denton, Maryland 21629 at 9:00 a.m. on October 14, 2026. Award is intended within 30 calendar days following bid opening, with work completion required within 30 days after work begins. Product literature and cut sheets are mandatory bid submittal requirements.