Notice to Trade Contractors Trade Package 1A - New Construction Elementary School #41

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is soliciting trade contractors for Trade Package 1A, a mass grading project for the new Elementary School #41 in Frederick County, Maryland, located at 5680 Mussetter Road in New Market. The procurement focuses on site work activities including mass grading, import/export operations, sediment and erosion control, temporary perimeter fencing, contractor staging areas, and temporary water services. Potential bidders must complete Whiting-Turner's prequalification program and be prepared to bid on 31A and/or 33A work divisions. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid conference and site visit on April 21st, 2025, a pre-bid request for information (RFI) deadline of April 23rd, 2025, and the final bid submission deadline of May 5th, 2025. The project is scheduled to commence in June 2025 with an expected completion in November 2025. Bid evaluation will include an assessment of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, with the project having an overall MBE goal of 15% and no specific sub-goals.

The procurement has specific restrictions and requirements for potential bidders, including mandatory compliance with prevailing wage rates and the MBE participation goal. Bidders who fail to meet the prequalification requirements or do not comply with MBE participation guidelines may have their bids deemed non-responsive. Interested contractors must obtain bid documents electronically through Whiting-Turner's Building Connected website, with access granted after contacting either Ryan Fox or Greg Kile. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the project involves comprehensive site preparation for a new elementary school, suggesting significant infrastructure investment. The procurement appears open to qualified trade contractors with appropriate credentials and the ability to meet the project's technical and administrative requirements. Minority-owned businesses are encouraged to participate, with their involvement being a key factor in bid evaluation and potential contract award.