South Penn ES - Security Vestibule

The Board of Education of Allegany County is requesting sealed bids for security vestibule improvements at South Penn Elementary School in Cumberland, Maryland, with proposals due March 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project requires a minimum of 15% minority business enterprise participation of total project costs.

Work scope includes removing and replacing front entrance doors and frames, installing a new security vestibule configuration with doors, windows, frames, and walls, reconfiguring the reception counter to provide ADA access, and modifying electrical, lighting, fire alarm, data, and security systems. An optional alternate covers removal and replacement of quarry tile with VCT in the existing lobby vestibule. The school is located at 500 E 2nd Street, Cumberland (BFM Project No. 23010).

Work must commence upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed and be completed by August 20, 2026, with final completion by September 30, 2026. Work access is limited to 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday and Sunday work requires approval. During the school year, summer hours of 4–10 hour days Monday through Thursday apply. Liquidated damages are $300 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline.

Bid security must equal 5% of total work cost in the form of a Surety Bond or Certified Check, issued by a surety licensed in Maryland. Performance and Payment Bonds must each equal 100% of contract value per AIA Document A701 2018 Article 7. Sealed proposals in duplicate shall be submitted to the Board of Education offices, 108 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502. Bonafide prime contractors may obtain electronic PDF files of drawings and specifications from Jay Marley at william.marleyiii@acpsmd.org. Site visits may be scheduled with Jay Marley prior to bid submission. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Any addenda will be provided electronically.