Renovation of a mixed-use development in Columbia, Maryland. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and theater / auditorium.

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) requests your bid for the Theatrical House Lighting and Controls for the Auditorium at Wilde Lake High School as specified in the bid documents Email subject lines, folder names and File names shall include: The Bid title "Theatrical House Lighting and Controls for the Auditorium at Wilde Lake High School", the you're Company Name" In the body of the email please include Bidders contact persons e-mail and cell phone number for contacting purposes if/when necessary. Please note that the Bids and Proposal e-mail address should not be used for any other purpose other than to forward your proposals on the day that the bids are due. This is not to be used for questions or other communication purposes. Do not copy the Purchasing Specialist with your proposals. Proposals must only be sent to the Bids and Proposals e-mail address. Do not send bids via hand delivery, postal service or carrier since they will not be opened or considered for award. All proposal must be submitted electronically through the Bids and Proposal e-mail address above All Questions shall be directed, in writing, no later than 10:00 A.M., May 4, 2023 to the Purchasing Specialist, Robert Gill, robert_gill@hcpss.org. The Howard County Public School System is under no obligation to respond to any questions that are received after the cutoff date and time. Only answers provided via an addendum issued by the HCPSS will be binding. Under no circumstances are bidders, including third party vendors or their staff, to contact any other HCPSS Staff, employees or any related constituency for purposes associated with this solicitation, including but not limited to, obtaining or providing information. Bidders failing to comply with this requirement may be disqualified. If you prefer to access the meeting by phone then please call 1-301-960-8312, the conference ID: 965 725 732# The HCPSS staff will explain the scope of the project and answer questions about the bid documents and the scope of the project that will help in preparation of the bids. Attendance is strongly recommended and will assist the Owner in evaluating the bids to determine if the bid can be considered responsive and/or responsible. Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) 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 MBE goal for each contract package as follows: Contract Package MBE Goal MBE Sub Goals 1A-General 19% African-American 7% Woman Owned 10%