QACARP29SB Carpentry Services for SHA Centreville

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting quotations for general carpentry services at its Centreville facility and related properties in Queen Anne's County on Maryland's Eastern Shore, with bids due February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM via eMMA and questions due by February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small business vendors under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505.

Work is performed at three locations: Centreville Maintenance Shop (111 Safety Drive, Centreville), Stevensville Maintenance Yard (334 State Street, Stevensville), and Kent Narrows Drawbridge House (Grasonville). Services include demolition, rough and finish carpentry, masonry, sheetrock and taping, wall relocation, suspended ceiling installation, molding and trim repair and replacement, door and jamb work, and counter and bookcase construction. The contractor must supply a skilled journeyman carpenter capable of reading blueprints, communicating proficiently in English, and responding to work requests within three working days with detailed cost estimates. All materials are provided by SHA at no cost to the contractor; pricing is fixed and based on hourly labor rates for two categories: Master Carpenter and Helper. SHA compensates only for time spent on-site performing work; no travel time, minimum show-up time, or deposit applies. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

The contract value does not exceed $50,000 over a three-year term or until quantities are exhausted, whichever comes first. The contractor must be licensed and bonded in Maryland with a minimum of seven years of commercial experience; the assigned carpenter must have a minimum of five years of active carpentry experience. Bidders must submit three references from firms receiving carpentry services within the preceding 24 months and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $100,000 combined single limit per occurrence and $300,000 annual aggregate, plus Worker's Compensation insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence. Payment occurs only after work completion and invoice receipt, via electronic funds transfer, check by mail (approximately 15 days), or card payment for invoices under $5,000 if no card processing fee is charged. Optional facility tours are available and do not affect bid evaluation. Award is to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under Competitive Sealed Bidding. No MBE/DBE or VSBE subcontracting goals apply, and no federal funding is involved.