School Replacement for City Springs Pre-K to 8 School #008

Baltimore City Public Schools is requesting sealed bids for construction of a replacement City Springs Pre-K to 8 School facility under IFB 833197, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on July 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Bidders must be prequalified by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works Contractors Qualification Committee. A 30% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal applies to all contracts exceeding $50,000, with liquidated damages provisions for non-compliance.

The replacement facility comprises approximately 128,000 square feet with ICF exterior and shear walls, split into two sections by an ICF firewall: a two-story educational classroom wing (Type IIB construction) and a public wing (Type IIIB construction). The building is designed for net-zero energy usage through a ground-source heat-pump system and rooftop photovoltaic array, with a geothermal well field beneath playfields. The contractor must demolish the existing 80,310 square-foot building at 100 S. Caroline Street after the new facility is occupied. Site redevelopment includes new stormwater treatment facilities, playgrounds, outdoor learning spaces, landscaping, parking, and artificial turf playfield. Substantial completion and readiness for occupancy must be achieved no later than July 1, 2028 from Notice to Proceed.

The contract structure includes a base bid for the school replacement, a $500,000 allowance for unforeseen work including HAZMAT testing and remediation, eight alternate items covering parking infrastructure, theatrical systems, solar technology, lightning protection, green roof, field amenities, and tank removal, and unit pricing for two structural steel classifications. Contractors must self-perform a minimum of 51% of work for HVAC, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, elevators, roof replacement, and window and door projects. Bidders must submit a 2% bid bond or certified check and comply with Maryland prevailing wage and Baltimore City Living Wage requirements. Questions are due July 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Electronic bid opening occurs at 12:00 p.m. on August 20 via MS Teams through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder subject to Board approval.