Masonry point-up renovations

INVITATION TO BID RFP# CCDPW2024-11

The County Commissioners of Caroline County, on behalf of the Caroline County Department of Public Works, are accepting contractor bids for the MASONRY POINT-UP RENOVATIONS of the Caroline County Circuit Courthouse located at 109 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629. Work is generally described as follows: The proposal should include prior experience with the type of work required the methodology the Contractor intends to utilize to perform the specified scope of work and the resources expected to be used. It is to be understood the building will be occupied and operational during the Consultant's work and will have public access during normal business hours. A price for grinding and tuck pointing per square foot shall also be provided.

• Provide all tools, labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and all associated items for rehabilitating the exterior brick facade at the Caroline County Circuit Courthouse at 109 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629. The work involves:

• Remove the existing brick facade's stretcher course mortar utilizing air chisels/grinders, etc., to a maximum depth of ¾" or to sound mortar.

• Removal of all head joints is to be performed without the use of mechanical equipment

• All exposed mortar joints are to be cleaned and the mortar pointed back to match the existing mortar color

• Upon completion of the pointing, the wall is to be cleaned with water as required to provide the appropriate surface finish. A mild acid solution may be used in place of water

Electronic copies of the RFP, drawings, plans, and bid forms may be obtained by email request to npearce@carolinemd.org or by accessing the County website at the following link: https://www.carolinemd.org/bids.aspx. Printed copies of the RFP, drawings, and bid forms may be obtained from the Caroline County Department of Public Works, located at 520 Wilmuth Street, Denton, Maryland 21629. Refer to RFP# CCDPW2024-11. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/30/2024 at 9:00 am at the Caroline County Courthouse, 109 Market Street, Denton, Maryland 21629. Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Questions regarding this RFP should be directed to: Kevin Brown, Caroline County Facilities Superintendent at 410-479-0520 or by email at kbrown@carolinemd.org. Bids must be received in the offices of the Caroline County Commissioners, located at 109 Market Street, Denton, Maryland 21629, ATTENTION: Nicole Pearce, by no later than 10:00 a.m., 8/14/2024 where they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any/or all bids. CERTIFIED MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND TO THIS INVITATION TO BID. Kevin Brown Facilities Superintendent Department of Public Works

IMPORTANT DATES: MANDATORY Prebid meeting: 7/30/24 @ 9:00am Questions are due: 8/5/24 by noon Q & A Addendum: 8/9/24 by end of day Bid Deadline: 8/14/2024 @ 10:00am