Loch Raven High School Boiler / Chiller Replacement

Any inquiries regarding the specifications and/or the solicitation document shall be in writing and submitted per the instructions. Verbal questions will not be taken. All bidders shall be pre-qualified by Baltimore County Department of Public Works (BCDPW), Contracts Division, Category I, Buildings, Classification Number 5 (Mechanical), prior to the date of bid opening. Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation notice. The contractor or supplier who provides materials, supplies, equipment and/or services for this construction project shall attempt to achieve the specific overall MBE goal of 25 percent established for this project. All prime contractors, including certified MBE firms, when submitting bids or proposals as general or prime contractors, are required to attempt to achieve this goal from certified MBE firms. The subgoals established for this project are 0 percent from African American-owned businesses and 0 percent from Women-owned businesses. Any MBE firms bidding should review the provisions in COMAR 21.11.03.12-1 for counting a portion of self-performance toward meeting the stated goals. The bidder or offeror is required to submit with its bid or proposal a completed Attachment A - Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit and Attachment B - MBE Participation Schedule, as described in the solicitation documents. This project is subject to State of Maryland Prevailing Wage Rates as determined by the Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation - Division of Labor & Industry. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works cost group for this project is D: $1 Million to $2.5 Million. Commodity Code: 40102000 Boiler Low Pressure 72151002 Boiler Installation and Services 72151200 HVAC Construction and Maintenance Services. The Board of Education of Baltimore County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities.

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Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.