Renovation of a municipal facility in Easton, Maryland. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 15,500-square-foot municipal facility.

The Scope of Work consists of renovating an approximately 15,500 square foot mental healthcare facility, including therapy and psychiatry, victim and crisis support and comprehensive education and outreach, located at 300 Talbot Street, Easton, Maryland. Renovation work includes: HVAC replacements and upgrades, including duct work; Renovation of four bathrooms to comply with ADA and CARF requirements; Replacement of four emergency exit doors; Installation of insulation to increase energy efficiency and sound reduction; Interior refurbishments to include: painting, wallpaper, carpet, tile work, lighting fixtures, ceiling tiles; Server room enhancements to improve ventilation and temperature control; Space reconfiguration and new office layout; and exterior fence construction. The work shall be performed by qualified general and trade contractors with a minimum of five (5) years documented experience in public building renovation and expansion projects. Trade(s) licensing shall be required in accordance with State of Maryland statute and the Town of Easton Building Permit Department. Partial funding for this project is through a Maryland Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). All federal CDBG requirements shall apply to the contract including Davis-Bacon Act, Section 3 requirements and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Act. The contractor(s) shall also comply with HUD Form 4010 Federal Labor Standards. All submitted bids shall be valid for ninety (90) calendar days after the close of the bid period. Contractor(s) will abide by the Copeland Act and agree not to kickback any part of laborers' wages. Bidders agree workers will be paid weekly and maintain payroll records in accordance with HUD Form 4010 Federal Labor Standards. Minority contractors are encouraged to bid. In addition to the sealed bid proposal, proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance, references, and the ability to fulfill the terms of the contract must be included. The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) established domestic procurement preferences for all infrastructure projects funded with federal financial assistance will apply 5% Bid Bond, Cashier's Check or Certified Check to be submitted with the Sealed Proposal. CONTRACT BONDS: The successful Bidder(s) shall submit a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Labor & Materials Payment Bond upon award of contract Talbot County, Maryland reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid, or portions thereof, when in their judgment, the public will be better served