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

The work includes replacement of generator and electrical equipment at Sligo Creek Elementary School as specified herein, attached drawings and specifications. The installation includes, but is not limited to, the generator system, controls, conduits, gas meters split, upgrade and line connection, general construction type work to include general site restoration, provide and install all emergency lighting circuits, removing and disposing of existing emergency lighting (battery packs), removing and disposing of existing generator and all associated wiring, controls and piping as required, etc. when the project is finished, it shall be complete and coordinated whole, and ready for satisfactory service at the following location:Sligo Creek Elementary School: 500 Schuyler Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 Tel: 240-740-2800 Bid Security Required: Yes Bid Security must be made payable to Montgomery County Board of Education 5. Performance Bond Required: Yes The bidder shall submit a written report to Stephanie Dorah, Buyer II, Stephanie_J_Dorah@mcpsmd.org upon identifying any condition which might prevent installation of the equipment or performance of the work in the manner intended no later than four working days prior to the bid opening. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful bidder of the obligation to furnish all materials and labor necessary to fully carry out the provisions of the contract documents. The generator system at the schools shall be operational on or before August 15, 2025, and be 100% completed, including but not limited to, all inspections, punch out tasks and total acceptance by MCPS by August 19, 2025. The onsite work shall start after the school year ends from June 13, 2025 to August 19, 2025, and upon securing approval from the MCPS Project Coordinator and school administration. Late charges will be deducted for failure to meet any target dates without a written MCPS approved extension. (See "Late Charges for Failure to Complete on Time" under Contract Administration.) Some preparatory work will be allowed, such as staging material, etc., in advance of June 12, 2025, upon approval by the MCPS Project Coordinator and school administrator. A comprehensive work schedule will be developed with the successful Contractor to satisfy the identified completion date. A purchase order issued and signed by the director of the Division of Procurement will be the Contractor's authorization to proceed. All work is to be totally completed on or before the stated completion date identified. The goal has been set at 10% MBE participation. Bids in excess of $100,000.00 shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Bid Bonds (A.I.A. Document A310), in the amount of 10% of the bid, naming Montgomery County Board of Education as Obligee. A certified check in the amount of 10% of the bid will be accepted in lieu of the Bid Bond. Where certified check is furnished, the Contractor shall attach the following statement from a Maryland licensed bonding company signed by an authorized representative of the bonding company: "As surety for the above-named Contractor, (name of bonding company) hereby agrees to furnish bonds as required by the specifications, on behalf of the Contractor, in the event that such firm be the successful bidder for this project." 2. We are prepared to provide Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds on MCPS projects bid between April 2024 and September 2025. Provide (name of applicant) make application to us at the time of the Bid, and we are satisfied with the prevailing underwriting conditions, including but not limited to, acceptable contract terms, job specifications and acceptable bond forms. Payment and performance bonds: For projects over $100,000, the Bidder to whom a contract is awarded must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred (100%) of the project awarded amount, including executed Change Orders, in the form specified. These must be provided at the time of the project award notice and prior to the start of any work. 3. If the successful bidder withdraws their bid or fails to execute and deliver to MCPS the contract and the required bonds within five working days after receipt of the Bid Award, the Bid Security shall be forfeited to MCPS as the result of such failure. Note: Failure to submit the bid security with the bid proposal will be reason to be considered a nonresponsive bid. Inquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Stephanie Dorah, Buyer II, Montgomery County Public Schools, 45 West Gude Drive, Suite 3100, Rockville, Maryland 20850 or email to Stephanie_J_Dorah@mcpsmd.org. 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. 1. Security may be in the form of Certified Cashier's or Bank Treasurer's Check OR Bonds (AIA Documents A-311, A-312, or similar). The bonding firm must be licensed to do business in the State of Maryland. 2. The successful bidder(s) shall deliver to MCPS Performance and Payment Bonds within five working days after receiving notification of award for individual projects with a contract value of $100,000.00 or more. This cost shall be included in the proposal. 3. The cost of the bond(s) shall be included in all proposal $100,000.00 or more by the contractor. Note: Failure to supply the Contract Securities as specified will be considered a contract violation and shall be grounds for contract cancellations.