Replace the Existing HVAC Systems

Replace the Existing HVAC Systems at The Shops at Canal Place Carefully review the Department of General Services' Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects (March 2022) and General Conditions for Construction Contracts (July 2018) which are attached to this solicitation. Completed Bid Bond Form (if bid is over $100,000) - submit in accordance Item 5 in the Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects. Bid/Proposal Affidavit - submit in accordance with Item 2.B(6) in the Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects. Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses - Bid Information Sheet - submit in accordance with Chapter 687, 2019 MD Laws (Senate Bill 433) This solicitation has been designated as "SBR," an award can only be made to a certified SBR vendor. Certification is an online process through the vendor registration on the state's eProcurement platform The work shall be completed within 120 calendar days from the start date of the contract. If the work is not completed within the time period specified, the contractor will be liable for liquidated damages of $ 350.00 per calendar day as specified in the "General Conditions." The base bid shall include without limitation, labor, materials, bailing, shoring, removal, overhead, profit, insurance (including builder's risk insurance, if applicable) etc. Builder's Risk Insurance is NOT required for this project NOTE: Refer to the General Conditions for Construction Projects, 10.01: Insurance Requirements. Bid prices are irrevocable for a period of 120 days following bid opening. After opening bids, the Procurement Officer may request bidders to extend the time during which the State may accept their bids, provided that, with regard to bids, no other change is permitted. The deadline for questions has been established as Month day, 2022 @ 2:00 p.m., to ensure that there is enough time to allow for the A/E to provide responses and possible Addendum issuance if necessary. ALL DGS contracts must have a company seal or notary on the signature page of the contract in order for contracts to be executed Payment of Employee Health Care Expenses Certification, Under State Finance & Procurement Article Title 17, Subtitle 8, Form MUST be submitted by the apparent awardee during bid evaluation. Failure to submit the form will deem the bidder as non-responsible and the bid will be rejected under COMAR 21.06.01.01. Prevailing wage rates apply to all contracts in the amount of $250,000 or more. Wage rates applicable to projects of $250,000 or more are attached to the specifications. Project Cost Class B - $100,000 to $500,000 *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.