Ocean City Beach Patrol Headquarters Garage Fireproofing

The Mayor & City Council of Ocean City, Maryland is requesting proposals for fireproofing work at the Ocean City Beach Patrol Headquarters Garage located at 109 Talbot Street, with sealed proposals due October 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST and a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST.

The scope encompasses removal and reinstallation of hanging ceiling utilities, framing around structural steel beams per specifications, installation of 5/8" fire-resistant Type-X drywall with paint finishing, application of fire-resistant caulk at ceiling penetrations, and three coats of finish on newly installed drywall areas. Vendors must be licensed in Ocean City and the State of Maryland and demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing similar goods or services under their submitted company name, supported by references.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence / $5 million aggregate, Professional Liability of $2 million per claim, and Commercial Automobile coverage of $1 million combined single limit, with the Town named as additional insured. The successful vendor must provide proof of insurance prior to commencing work, execute the contract within fourteen calendar days of receiving the Notice of Award, and provide a one-year warranty from the date of acceptance. The vendor is responsible for all property damage resulting from work performance.

The anticipated project start date is December 1, 2026, with completion required by January 15, 2027. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, unless extended hours are approved by the Public Works Department Engineering Division Project Manager. Questions are due October 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST, with addenda posted by October 16, 2026. Evaluation criteria focus on lowest cost, responsiveness, and vendor responsibility. All proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 180 days from the proposal opening date. Public opening is scheduled for October 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST.