Renovation of an educational facility in Leonardtown, Maryland. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Heating and cooling and air conditioning HVAC construction and maintenance services Contractors interested in submitting construction bids for the Chiller Replacement at Four Elementary Schools project in St. Mary's County, Maryland, for the Board of Education of St. Mary's County, are invited to prequalify in accordance with the Prequalification Process of St. Mary's County Public Schools, and the requirements of this Prequalification Package. Project Cost Class C - $500,000 to $1,000,000 Timely delivery is the responsibility of the submitting contractors. Late Applications will not be considered unless deemed by SMCPS, in its sole discretion, to be in its best interest. Because of the rural location of the SMCPS, Federal Express will not guarantee delivery to SMCPS by any specific time. It is the Contractor's responsibility to confirm delivery of their submission via email to vajohnston@smcps.org . The Board reserves the right to reject any Application which is in any way incomplete or irregular; which fails to provide the information or supporting documentation requested; and/or which otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of the SMPCS Prequalification Process and the Prequalification Package for the Project. The Board also reserves the right, without obligation, to waive any minor defects or any informalities or irregularities in any Application. The Board also reserves the right to prequalify any, all, or none of the Contractors who have submitted Applications based on consideration of their experience and qualifications. Deadline for Questions: Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of this invitation to prequalify must request such in writing in advance of September 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the submission deadline. Questions may be emailed to Wes King at cwking@smcps.org The Owner will have no liability or responsibility for any oral statements or representations made by any of its officers or agents prior to the proposal opening. A letter to SMCPS from an acceptable surety confirming that the Contractor has sufficient bonding capacity and standing with the surety for the surety to issue a bid bond for the Contractor in the amount of five percent (5%) of the $200,000 Estimated Construction Cost should the Contractor be prequalified to bid, and performance, and labor and material payment bonds for the Contractor each in amount of $200,000 should the Contractor be awarded the construction contract for the Project. Acceptable surety companies are those with active claims offices in the State of Maryland, licensed by the Maryland Commission of Insurance and with an "A- " or better rating in the Best's Key Rating Guide. Prior to and in conjunction with execution of the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum as security for the faithful performance of the Contract and also a Labor and Material Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, as security for the payment of all persons performing labor on the Project under this Contract and furnishing materials in connection with this Contract.