House Renovations at Patapsco Valley State Park

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the renovation of the Cugle House at Patapsco Valley State Park in Howard County, with a pre-bid conference on November 13, 2026 and bids due December 8, 2026. The procurement is designated a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation, limiting award eligibility to businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA). No MBE or VSBE subcontracting goals apply (0% for both).

The prime contractor must perform at least 51% of the work with its own employees, with no more than 49% performed by subcontractors, and must list all subcontractors on Attachment P. The contractor must be a licensed general contractor in Maryland with at least three years of experience on similar installations. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor approved to work in Howard County.

Scope includes kitchen cabinet and countertop replacement (approximately 30 square feet), plumbing fixture installation, approximately 650 square feet of engineered vinyl flooring, and extensive electrical work, including three dedicated 220-volt lines for major appliances. Two unit-price items cover drywall repair and painting, each estimated at 500 square feet. The contractor must obtain an electrical permit from a non-governmental inspection agency approved by the State Fire Marshal's office and pay the permit fees. The contractor provides a two-year warranty from the date of acceptance.

The project is classified "A" (up to $100,000). Work runs 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day for late completion. Prevailing wage rates do not apply because the contract value is below $250,000. The Information to Bidders states that bid, performance, and payment bonds do not apply, while the Bid Response Package requires performance and payment bonds upon request within 10 days of demand. Award goes to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive and responsible total bid. Bids remain firm for 120 calendar days from opening.

Questions are due in writing to Procurement Officer Jacquelyn Truffer by November 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Bids are due December 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through the eMMA portal, with all attachments submitted as one file.