The Project Cost Classification for this solicitation is: Small Procurement Category III, under $100,000 Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this Solicitation Procurement Source Selection: Competitive Sealed Bids under COMAR 21.05.02 (Contract shall be awarded to the Responsive and Responsible Bidder who submits the Lowest Bid Price) NOTE: Bidders should NOT provide any comments in the comments box for each line item. If comments are provided, the bid will be determined to be non-responsive and that firms bid will be rejected.
Questions or comments should be submitted to the Project Manager prior to the bid opening. 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 following bonds are required if the Contract Amount, including Unit Prices, Allowances and Alternates as applicable, is in excess of $100,000.00
1) Bid Bond in the amount of 5%
2) Payment and Performance Bonds in the amount of 100% NOTE: Depending on the type/speed of your internet connection, and the size of the file(s), this download could take 20 to 30 minutes or more. NOTE: For the purposes of bidding, all Contract Documents used for bidding, must be printed in the size and resolution advertised. NOTE: The Procurement Officer will issue a "Notice to all Bidders" which can be found under the Forms and Attachments section of the Solicitation advising bidders that an addendum has been issued. For this solicitation, the following forms must be submitted with the bid:
1) Bid Proposal Affidavit -- in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects, Item 2.B.(6)
(2) SBR Contract Affidavit
ALL forms required to be submitted prior to the deadline for receipt of bids must be received by the Department of General Services prior to the deadline for receipt of bids stated in this Solicitation Fact Sheet, or as may be amended. The work shall be completed within 90 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 liquated damages of $250.00 per calendar day as specified in the "General Conditions". The deadline for questions has been established as June 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM, to assure that there is enough time to allow the A/E to provide responses and Addendum issuance if necessary. Please submit all questions to the Procurement Officer: Keon Pompey -- james.alston1@maryland.gov and Supervisor Christine Stenhouse -- christine.stenhouse1@maryland.gov
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