For HVAC/Pipe Insulation Replacement at Various Locations It is the intention of these specifications to secure all inclusive unit prices to fully cover all required materials and labor to replace HVAC insulation and associated accessories in their entirety at various locations as requested. The work includes replacement of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) pipe insulation with suspect mold, providing delivery and complete installation of commercial pipe insulation with related accessories as required to make projects complete in all detail and in compliance with specifications herein and manufacturer's installation recommendations. Contractor shall remove mold contaminated pipe insulation using the procedures and precautions specified herein. The successful contractor(s) shall be required to visit various locations throughout Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as requested to take measurements and develop proposals for individual projects. The term of contract shall be for one year as stipulated on the Invitation For Bid. However, the contract may not begin until one day after approval by the Board of Education and will conclude as stated under the contract term. MCPS reserves the right to extend this contract at existing prices, terms and conditions for up to four additional one year terms. Written notice indicating MCPS' intention to pursue the extension of the contract will be issued to the successful bidder(s) 90 days prior to the expiration of the original contract. The bidder(s) will have ten days from date of notification to return the notice acknowledging its intent to accept or reject the extension. Once all responses are evaluated, MCPS staff may make a recommendation to the Board of Education to extend the contract or decide to rebid. If the contract is extended by the Board of Education, a contract amendment will be issued Contractor(s) shall possess a current "State of Maryland" Construction Business License. All Contractors' business licenses are issued through the County or Baltimore City, Clerks of the Circuit Court in which your business is located within the State of Maryland. NOTE: All out of state bidders must submit an out of state Maryland Construction Business License. Contact the State License Bureau http://www.marylandtaxes.com/ or at 410-260-6240 if additional information is required. THIS LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL Inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Stephanie Dorah, Buyer I, Montgomery County Public Schools, 45 West Gude Dr, Rockville, Maryland 20850, email stephanie_j_dorah@mcpsmd.org and procurement@mcpsmd.org, fax number 301-279-3173. Questions must be received no later than four business days prior to bid opening in order for the bidder to receive a reply prior to submitting its bid. The Board of Education will not be responsible for any oral or telephone explanations or interpretations. Bidder contact with any other MCPS employee regarding this solicitation will be considered by MCPS as an attempt to obtain an unfair advantage and result in non-consideration of its bid. The MCPS Procurement web site The MCPS Division of Procurement reserves the right to convene a meeting with the apparent low bidder prior to awarding a contract. The purpose of this meeting is to afford all parties an opportunity to discuss any aspects of the project and contract execution, which may be of concern for the successful and timely completion of the projects. Documents required elsewhere in this specification, such as service and warranty agreements, shall be provided at this meeting to MCPS staff.
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