Invitation to Bid - Kent County Middle School Replacement - GMP 1

Kent County Public Schools in Maryland is soliciting bids on the Kent County Middle School Replacement project under a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMr) structure managed by Oak Contracting, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and a pre-bid site visit and MBE outreach event on July 9, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A mandatory Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal of 15% with no subgoals applies; all bidders must hold MDOT certification and acknowledge MBE participation goals, prevailing wage requirements, and Workforce Development Program compliance in their proposals or face non-responsiveness.

The scope encompasses construction of a new 90,150 gross square foot middle school and demolition of the existing 78,785 gross square foot facility at 402 East Campus Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620. The project is divided into 13 contract packages: Final Cleaning; Sitework, Abatement, & Demolition; Concrete; Masonry; Steel & Miscellaneous Metals; General Trades; Roofing; Windows, Glazing & Storefront; Drywall, Acoustical & Painting; Flooring; Kitchen Equipment; Mechanical, Plumbing, & Fire Protection; and Electrical. Phase 1 (new school construction) is scheduled October 2026 through April 2028; Phase 2 (demolition and site work) runs July 2028 through December 2028. Temporary heating and cooling systems are required until geothermal well field installation completion. This is a prevailing wage project.

Requests for Information are due July 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Contract award is anticipated for September 1, 2026, subject to approval by the Maryland Stadium Authority, Kent County Public Schools, and the State of Maryland IAC. Bid documents are available electronically through Building Connected; all registered document holders will receive addenda notifications at no charge. Bidders must acknowledge the OCIP Manual and Safety Standards.