New Combination Harford Academy and Elementary School: 05A Package–STEEL

The Board of Education of Harford County, Maryland is requesting sealed lump-sum bids for the 05A Package–Steel work on a new combination Harford Academy and Elementary School, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. A 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal applies; all prime contractors and subcontractors, including certified MBE firms, must attempt to achieve this goal using firms approved by the Maryland Department of Transportation.

The scope is structural steel work for a new combination academy and elementary school facility located at 1605 Eva Mar Boulevard, Bel Air, Maryland. Detailed drawings and specifications are available electronically from J. Vinton Schafer Construction via Smart Bid on or after October 5, 2026; interested parties should contact Bryan Jones at bjones@quandel.com. Construction contractors must be prequalified by Harford County Public Schools prior to bid submission by providing an AIA Document A305-1986 Contractor's Qualification Statement three days before the bid deadline (October 24, 2026).

Bid documents include specifications for bid bond, performance bond, and materials payment bond requirements. The apparent low bidder must submit MBE compliance material and supporting documentation within ten working days of notification of award, and must complete an Employment of Sex Offenders and Other Criminal Offenders Affidavit within the same timeframe. Following notice of award, the successful contractor must register on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage at https://procurement.maryland.gov within five days.

A pre-bid conference is strongly encouraged on October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the CM Office on site at 301 North Fountain Green Road, Bel Air, Maryland 21015. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.