Welcome One Shelter Renovation

Harford County, Maryland Department of Procurement is requesting bids on interior demolition and renovation of the Welcome One Emergency Shelter at 1221 Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, Maryland, including furnishing and installation of new family suites, offices, and a lounge area, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST. A mandatory site walk is required on July 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EST, and prequalification in category E1 (Buildings—Construction) or E2 (Buildings—Remodeling) is a prerequisite to bid submission.

The scope encompasses interior demolition and construction of new family suites, offices, and lounge space. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Work is performed at 1221 Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, Maryland.

Bidders must submit a bid deposit equal to five percent of the total bid amount and provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds at ninety-five percent, ninety-five percent, and ten percent of the contract price, respectively. Builder's Risk insurance is required. A $35,000 allowance for unforeseen construction conditions is included in the contract. Monthly payment is made based on contractor applications with retainage of no more than ten percent until work reaches fifty-percent completion, then minimum five percent thereafter.

The contract incorporates federal construction provisions, Davis-Bacon labor standards, and compliance with Maryland General Decision Number MD20250117. Liquidated damages for non-completion will be assessed at a rate determined in the final contract. The successful contractor must register with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage within five days of award notice and comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements and all federal, state, and local laws.

Questions are due August 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST via Euna Procurement. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on August 26 via Webex.