Renovation of a clubhouse / community center in Lonaconing, Maryland. Completed plans call for the renovation of a clubhouse / community center.

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, an Executive Department of the State of Maryland, hereinafter called "the Department," "Juvenile Services," or "DJS," is soliciting Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a contractor to Replace the existing foundation wall and deck at Building #10 at Garrett Children's Center, Lonaconing, Maryland. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement for which award is limited to certified small business vendors. Only businesses that meet the requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article, 14-501 - 14- 505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and who are registered with the Department of General Services Small Business Reserve Program are eligible for award. The Contract award will be made under the appropriate COMAR Procurement Regulation. If you have any questions pertaining to this project, please submit them in writing to the Robert P. Gay, Procurement Officer as soon as possible via email at Robert.gay@maryland.gov . Minority Business Enterprises (MBE's) and small businesses are encouraged to respond to this solicitation as a primary Contractor and are encouraged to obtain certification. The Department reserves the right to clarify any contractual terms with the concurrence of the contractor, however, any substantial nonconformity in the offer, as determined by the Department, shall be deemed nonresponsive and the offer rejected. The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will most advantageous to the Department, price and other factors considered. Unless otherwise specified in this IFB, the Department reserves the right to accept a bid in whole or in part, and to award by item or by group whichever is deemed to be in the best interest of the Department. Any vendor who is in default with the State of Maryland at the time of submittal of this bid shall have his bid rejected. Submission of additional terms conditions or agreements with the bid document is grounds for deeming a bid non-responsive and may result in bid rejection. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities and minor irregularities defects in bids, when in the opinion of the Department it is in the Department's best interests. Bids are an irrevocable offer and may not be withdrawn within 90 days after opening.