SLED Opportunity · MARYLAND · FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Solicitation to relocate 14 portable classrooms from Oakdale Elementary to three other schools in Frederick County, MD, including construction of enclosed transition areas for safety and convenience.
General work description: The intent of this solicitation is to relocate fourteen (14) portable classrooms from Oakdale Elementary School that are no longer required due to the opening of Linganore Creek Elementary School. The portables will be moved to Tuscarora Elementary School, Orchard Grove Elementary School, and Walkersville High School to replace aging units, not to increase overall classroom capacity. All relocated portables will include enclosed transition areas connecting them to the main school buildings to enhance convenience and student safety.
The FCPS is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://secure.procurenow.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified cashier’s check, or bid bond, in the amount of NO VALUE of the total bid price, payable to Frederick County Public Schools, as a guarantee that the bidder, if its bid is accepted, will promptly execute the Agreement. The bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of 60 days from the date of the bid opening.
Please scan and upload a copy of your bid bond/cashier's check. Bidder must also MAIL bid guarantee with a postmarked date no later thanTuesday, March 31, 2026 to FCPS 191 South East Street, Frederick, MD 21701, Attn:Kim Miskell. Please have the Bidder Name, Contract Title ("26C5, Relocation of Portable Classrooms"), and Contract Number ("TBD") listed clearly on the outside of the envelope.
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Q (BAS): Hello can you please identify if the current portables are tied into the systems existing BAS and if they intend to tie them into the relocated BAS? If so, can you identify type of control system?
A: Currently the portables are stand alone. The project will not include connecting the relocated portables into the BAS.
Q (No subject): 1) Please confirm whether Attachment D is required as part of the proposal submission. We understand the MBE section is not applicable. If Yes, please provide attachment D form 2) Kindly clarify whether bidders must include a copy of their Maryland Business License in the proposal package. 3) Will the Owner provide any existing documentation—such as as-built drawings, utility surveys, hazardous materials reports, or geotechnical studies—to support preconstruction planning and pricing? 4) If such materials are available, please confirm the format and anticipated release date. 5) Please provide an estimate of the NTP date and Substantial completion date for bonding purposes.
A: 1. Attachment D is not required. 2. No. 3. All drawings are included in bid package. Utilities were identified as best as possible in bid package. Any additional locations of utilities if needed to be provided by awarded contractor. No hazardous material reports available nor is any known hazardous materials expected to be encountered. 4. Not applicable due to above answers. 5. Estimated NTP will be after board award date of April 22. Start of actual construction will be dependent on building permits which are into county now. FCPS is hoping work can begin first day of summer break which is currently 6/16/26. Anticipated completion is 8/15/2026 for Tuscarora Elementary and negotiable for remaining two. We can discuss these dates with awarded contractor prior to finalizing contract.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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