RFQ Contractor - Town Creek Elementary School Systemic HVAC Renovation

“The owner has determined a prequalified list of Subcontractors. Request for qualifications and invitation to prequalify to bid Town Creek Elementary School systemic HVAC renovation MBE Participation (%) 5.0 A letter to SMCPS from an acceptable surety confirming that the Contractor has sufficient bonding capacity and standing with the surety for the surety to issue a bid bond for the Contractor in the amount of five percent (5%) of the $4,200,000 estimated construction cost should the Contractor be prequalified to bid, and performance, and labor and material payment bonds for the Contractor each in amount of $4,200,000 should the Contractor be awarded the construction contract for the Project. Acceptable surety companies are those with active claims offices in the State of Maryland, licensed by the Maryland Commission of Insurance and with an A-or better rating in the Best Key Rating Guide Prior to and in conjunction with execution of the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum as security for the faithful performance of the Contract and also a Labor and Material Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, as security for the payment of all persons performing labor on the Project under this Contract and furnishing materials in connection with this Contract. The Performance Bond shall be written on SMCPS Document 302A, and the Labor and Material Payment Bond shall be written on SMCPS Document 302B. The Bidder shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of his power of attorney. The Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond shall be delivered to the Owner ten (10) days after the date of Notice of Award of the Contract and in no event shall the bonds be furnished later than the Date of Execution of the Contract. The Bonds shall each be provided in triplicate. If additional work is authorized, the Contractors Bond shall be increased to cover the value of the additional work authorized. Acceptable surety companies are those with active claims offices if the State of Maryland, licensed by the Maryland Commission of Insurance and with an A- or better rating in the Best Key Rating Guide. Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of this invitation to prequalify must request such in writing in advance of June 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the submission deadline. Questions may be emailed to Todd Whitlock, Project Management Coordinator II at tgwhitlock@smcps.org The Owner will have no liability or responsibility for any oral statements or representations made by any of its officers or agents prior to the proposal opening. Project Description: This Project is generally comprised of, but not limited to, the following: 1. Upgrades to mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. 2. Construction is anticipated to begin by May 2023. 3. Substantial Completion is anticipated by August 18, 2023. 4. The overall cost of construction of the Project is estimated to be in the range of $4,300,000. 5. Appropriations for the Town Creek Elementary School Systemic HVAC Renovation will be available in FY 2023, after July 1, 2022.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Ice Machines, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Casework, Countertops, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment for Classrooms, Distributed Communications and Monitoring Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Grading, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.