Demolition, site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in North East, Maryland. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; for the demolition of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

As of July 29, 2024, project has been awarded for the following bid packages: PRIME BID PACKAGES 03A - CONCRETE 04A - MASONRY 05A - STEEL 06B - MILLWORK & CASEWORK 07A - ROOFING 07B - METAL PANELS 08B - GLASS & GLAZING 11A - FOOD SERVICE 11B - GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENT 12A - FIXED SEATING 21A - SPRINKLER 23A - MECHANICAL / PLUMBING 23B - GEOTHERMAL WELL 26A - ELECTRICAL 31A - SITEWORK 32A - ASPHALT & SITE CONCRETE Not yet awarded: 06A - GENERAL TRADES 09B - FLOORING 32B - LANDSCAPING Phase 1 - Middle School / High School Construction Move In: June 2024 - July 2027 Start School: August 2027 Phase 2 - Demolition and site completion June 2027 - June 2028 North East Middle school is located at 200 E Cecil Ave, North East, MD. North East High School is located at 300 Irishtown Rd, North East, MD 21901. The proposed project is for the co-locating of the two schools into one building to be located on land adjacent to the existing high school that was recently acquired by Cecil County Public Schools and incorporated into the high school property. The new school will be constructed on the western portion of the site, south of Irishtown Road. During construction, the existing high school will remain operational. The stadium was recently renovated and will remain as part of the new school. The existing building will remain in place and operational, completely separated from construction activity. All construction will take place within a fenced area. Existing pedestrian and vehicular access to the high school will be maintained. Following the completion of the construction of the new building, the existing building will be demolished and remaining sitework will be completed, utilizing existing infrastructure to the greatest extent possible. (The Demolition and Irishtown Road Improvements Bid Package(s) will be advertised at a later date and are not included in this RFP# 24-15 as noted on the bid documents). The new building is designed to meet USGBC LEED v4 Building Design and Construction Silver certification requirements and current building codes, energy codes, and accessibility standards. This project is subject to prevailing wage rates per 00 45 28 Prevailing Wage Section The contractor or supplier who provides materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services for this construction project must attempt to achieve the specific Prime Bid Package MBE goal established for this project. All prime contractors, including certified MBE firms, when submitting bids or proposals as general or prime contractors, are required to attempt to achieve these goals from certified MBE firms. The bidder may use the Maryland Department of Transportation web site www.mdot.state.md.us) to help locate Maryland Department of Transportation certified Minority Business Enterprises. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Cecil County Public Schools George Washington Carver Education Leadership Center, Attention: Purchasing Department, 201 Booth Street, Elkton, MD 21921. The envelope must be identified on its face with the name of the person, firm, or corporation making the bid and plainly marked "CCPS RFP# 24-15 North East Middle/High School Replacement Project - Due March 28, 2024, - 1:00 PM (ET), Local Time and must include the specific PRIME BID PACKAGE NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION of the Work for which the Bid is being submitted as indicated on the "Notice to Contractors". The Cecil County Public Schools will not be responsible for the premature opening of a proposal not properly addressed and identified. Should the Central office close due to an unexpected circumstance, the bid opening will be on the next scheduled business day for CCPS Offices, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 1:00 PM (ET), Local Time (due to spring break). Please check the CCPS website; for details on closings and up-to-date schedules. Note: The contract goals for Prime Bid Package bids shall be: PRIME BID PACKAGES 03A - CONCRETE 04A - MASONRY 05A - STEEL 06A - GENERAL TRADES 06B - MILLWORK & CASEWORK 07A - ROOFING 07B - METAL PANELS 08B - GLASS & GLAZING 09B - FLOORING 11A - FOOD SERVICE 11B - GYMNASIUM EQUIPMENT 12A - FIXED SEATING 21A - SPRINKLER 23A - MECHANICAL / PLUMBING 23B - GEOTHERMAL WELL 26A - ELECTRICAL 31A - SITEWORK 32A - ASPHALT & SITE CONCRETE 32B - LANDSCAPING In addition, a 5 percent Bid Bond, Anti-Bribery Affidavit, Certification Regarding Debarment, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and Contractor's Qualification Statement (AIA Document A305) must accompany all bids. A 100 percent Performance and Payment Bond payable to the Owner and certification of appropriate insurance coverage will be required of the successful Bidder. Questions regarding this bid may be sent and received by e-mail to the Construction Manager, HESS Construction at NEMHS@HESSconstruction.com, by Noon, March 20, 2024.