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

This contract consists of upgrading the hot water heating system and providing air-conditioning for the gymnasium. The heating water system upgrades will occur during the summer of 2025. Upgrades include: the replacement of two existing cast iron boilers with two new gas-fired condensing boilers and conversion of the primary-constant flow pumping arrangement to a primary-secondary flow pumping arrangement. Also, the existing heating water pumps, air separator, and expansion tank will be replaced. Provision of air-conditioning for the gymnasium will occur during the summer of 2026. Work includes: the replacement of the existing two gymnasium heating and ventilating units with one packaged rooftop unit capable of air-conditioning, ventilating, and heating. Also, all existing ductwork shall be replaced to accommodate the new system layout. Structural reinforcement shall be provided for the new rooftop equipment. The work shall also include all automatic temperature control upgrades which are affected by the removal of equipment and the installation of new systems. This includes modifications of the existing system sequence of operations and updating the equipment and system graphics at the central building management system (BMS). Phase 1: (Summer 2025): Boiler Replacement. Phase 2: (Summer 2026): Gymnasium Air Conditioning Unit Replacement. Question Deadline 01/29/2025 at 1:00 PM ET All questions shall be directed, in writing to electronically. Instructions pertaining to the Bid Bond, Surety Checks, Performance and Materials Payment Bond requirements are contained in the bid documents. The contractor or supplier who provides materials, supplies, equipment and/or services for this project shall attempt to achieve the specific overall MBE goal of 29% percent established for this project from Minority-owned businesses. All prime contractors, including certified MBE firms, when submitting bids or proposals as general or prime contractors, are required to attempt to achieve this goal from certified MBE firms. The Board reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or to reject any or all bids. Pre bid meeting description: A Pre-bid teleconference to be attended by all bidders will be held online, Directions to join conference are as follows; Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 301-960-8312,,877532531# United States, Silver Spring Phone Conference ID:877 532 531# Howard County Public School System staff will explain the scope of work and answer any questions about the bidding specifications that will assist in the preparation of bids. Attendance is not mandatory, however, it is highly recommended.