RFQ for Renovations and Addition to the Greenbelt Museum

The City of Greenbelt, Maryland, together with the Greenbelt Museum, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from general contractors for renovations and an addition to the Greenbelt Museum, with RFQ questions due November 13, 2026 and responses due November 30, 2026. The RFQ carries no set-aside or preference program. It states no specific minority, women, or veteran small business goals, though the Museum supports their inclusion whenever possible. The Livable Wage Policy applies to contractors with contracts valued at $50,000 or more.

The project converts the adjacent property at 10-A Crescent Road into a dedicated Education and Visitor Center. Work includes demolition of non-historic elements, restoration of original exterior facades, an addition for ticketing and restroom facilities, and new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Minimum qualifications include current Maryland licensure in good standing, completion of at least three similar historic restoration projects, and a dedicated project manager with five years of experience and two completed projects of similar scope. Required insurance is $2 million per occurrence commercial general liability, $2 million per accident automobile liability, $1 million per occurrence umbrella liability, and $1 million per incident workers' compensation. A Payment and Performance Bond is required.

The estimated total project cost ranges from $0.6 million to $0.8 million. The contract uses AIA A101 and A201 on a stipulated sum basis, with 5% retainage released upon completion of punchlist items. The Museum is sales-tax exempt, and material purchases must use that exemption.

Up to four contractors will advance from the RFQ to the RFP phase, where the Owner will make a best-value selection from pre-qualified contractors. Mandatory site tours for selected contractors are scheduled for December 10 and December 15, 2026. RFP questions are due December 17, 2026, responses post December 28, 2026, and proposals are due January 15, 2027. Interviews run January 18–22, 2027. Final selection is February 1, 2027, City Council approval is February 8, 2027, and award notification is February 9, 2027, with construction starting within 30 days of execution.