Site work and new construction of an educational facility in La Plata, Maryland. Completed plans call for the construction of a 95,000-square-foot educational facility.

As of March 15 the project will not be awarded until mid-April 2023. Project is to construct a New Elementary School #23 including entire site, geo-thermal field & systems, building of 95,000 gross sf utilizing steel frame, masonry bearing with combination of brick, siding and glass enclosure systems. Proposed Bidders who seek to be Pre-Qualified shall complete the Contractor Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and submit for approval to bid this project. Allow 4 days for properly completed questionnaire review and approval. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the Board of Education of Charles County, or a satisfactory bid bond, executed by the bidder and a surety company, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid, shall be submitted with each bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. A letter shall accompany each bid from the bonding company guaranteeing to issue Payment and Performance Bonds. 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 result that a minimum of 21-percent (21%) of the total contract value is made directly or indirectly from certified minority business enterprises, with sub-goals of 8% African American and 11% Women. All general contractors and subcontractors including certified MBE firms, when bidding as general or prime contractors, are required to attempt to achieve the MBE subcontracting goals from certified MBE firms approved by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). Pre-Bid Meeting and Bid Opening are located on the second floor with only stair access. Please notify the Planning & Construction (301-934-7290) if you need an accommodation. The Charles County Public Schools, Maryland, reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any informality in bidding. *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.