Renovation of a mixed-use development in Ellicott City, Maryland. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The Howard County Board of Education invites your participation in a Multi-Step Bid for Carpet and Tile Contractor Services. The work includes but is not limited to carpet and tile, installation, service and repair at facilities within the school system. All questions shall be directed, in writing, no later than 3:00 PM, Monday, January 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM via the Bonfire website. 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 addenda 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. The bid opening will not be public. Sealed bids will be opened electronically by the Purchasing Officer after the due date and time. The Purchasing Officer shall provide the bid results via a bid tab to be posted on the school system website within a reasonable time after the bid opening for all bidders to review. It is the bidders sole responsibility to regularly visit the HCPSS Purchasing web site listed above to download and acknowledge receipt of all Addenda. It is highly recommended that bidders ascertain if they have received all the addenda issued prior to submitting their proposal. Failure of any bidder to receive any such Addenda or interpretation may not relieve such bidder from obligation under his/her proposal as submitted. The Board reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or to reject any or all bids. Howard County Public School System shall not be responsible for errors or omissions made by the printer or advertising houses which prepare bid documents, addenda, or advertising services. Instructions pertaining to the Bid Bond, Surety Checks, Performance and Materials Payment Bond requirements are contained in the bid documents. Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation notice. Maryland law requires local and state agencies to post award notices on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage This cannot be done without the contractor's self-registration in the system. Registration is free. Failure to comply with this requirement may be considered grounds for default. It is recommended that any interested bidder register with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage regardless of the award outcome for this procurement as it is a valuable resource for bid notification for municipalities throughout Maryland. Intent to Bid Due Date: Feb 5th 2024, 3:00 PM EST