Design/Build - Elevator Modernization at North Hagerstown High School
| Agency: | Washington County Board of Education |
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| State: | Maryland |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Due Date: | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Solicitation No: | 2026-33 |
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Design/Build - Elevator Modernization at North Hagerstown High School
Bid number 2026-33
Bid posting date Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 11:15am
Bid opening date Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 11:00am
It is the intent of the Owner to solicit sealed proposals from bidders to establish a contract for the design, provision, and installation of a modernization of the existing elevator at North Hagerstown High School.
BOE approval January 2026
Term end Final Completion August 21,2026
Renewals N/A
Staff Chad Criswell, Scott Bachtell, Michelle Schultz
Bid Documents
Posted: 11/19/2025
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Design/Build – Elevator Modernization at North Hagerstown High
School
RFP 2026-33
Procurement Schedule
Issue Date:
November 19, 2025
Pre-Proposal Meeting:
November 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM
North Hagerstown High School
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hagerstown MD 21740
(This Pre-Proposal Meeting will occur after the completion of the Pre-Proposal Meeting for RFP 2026-34 Design/Build -Elevator
Modernization at Boyd J. Michael, III Technical High School, which is tentatively scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.)
There are no students at the facility on 11/26. Pre-Proposal Meeting attendance is not required to provide a Bid. Contractors can
contact WCPS to request additional times to see the facility prior to the bid due date, however it may be coordinated before or after
school day hours.
Deadline for Written Questions Submission:
December 4, 2025 by 12:00 PM
Proposal Due:
December 18, 2025 by 11:00 AM
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Tentative Award Date:
January 2025
Dates and/or times are subject to change by the issuance of written addenda.
WCPS Contract Managers
Procurement Officer
Scott Bachtell
Supervisor of Purchasing
301-766-2842
bachtsco@wcps.k12.md.us
Contract Administrator
Chad Criswell
Sr. Project Manager and Planning Supervisor
301-766-8601
criswcha@wcps.k12.md.us
This Bid/RFP document is posted on the WCPS Purchasing website at www.wcpspurchasing.com. This is also the source for
any/all addenda. Please register your company for notices about this Bid/RFP and similar projects on our website.
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown MD 21740
301-766-2800
INVITATION TO BID
November 19, 2025
RFP:
2026-33, Design/Build Elevator Modernization at North Hagerstown High School
Pre-Proposal Meeting: November 26, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (approximate) Eastern Time
North Hagerstown High School
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(This Pre-Proposal Meeting will occur after the completion of the Pre-Proposal Meeting for RFP 2026-34 Design/Build -
Elevator Modernization at Boyd J. Michael, III Technical High School, which is tentatively scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.)
There are no students at the facility on 11/26. Pre-Proposal Meeting attendance is not required to provide a Bid. Contractors can contact
WCPS to request additional times to see the facility prior to the bid due date, however it may be coordinated before or after school day hours.
RFP Inquiries to:
Mr. Scott Bachtell
Supervisor of Purchasing (WCPS)
Email: bachtsco@wcps.k12.md.us
Please copy Chad Criswell at criswcha@wcps.k12.md.us
Proposal Opening:
Washington County Public Schools Center for Education Services
Purchasing Department at 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Proposals shall be submitted, along with additional documentation required per the RFP (request for proposal) Solicitation
instructions, in a Sealed Envelope showing RFP Name and Due Date on the outside of the envelope. Faxed or Emailed proposals will
not be accepted. Proposals delivered in person should be brought to the visitor entrance of the Washington County Public Schools
Center for Educational Services. The vendor shall inform the receptionist that it is there to submit a bid. The receptionist will inform
the Purchasing Department, and a staff member will meet you in the lobby to receive the bid submission. The staff member will
time and date-stamp the submission and provide the vendor with a receipt.
Proposals not received prior to the day/time designated for the proposal opening, or proposals not submitted to the
Purchasing Staff, may not be properly filed. Such proposals, upon discovery by the Purchasing Official, will be refused
and/or returned unopened to the Bidder. During the summer months, the Purchasing Department is open Monday
through Thursday, 7:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm local time, except national and school holidays.
The final award recommendation, including the bid tabulation, will be posted on the WCPS Purchasing webpage, after
Board of Education of Washington County approval.
Address Mail or Delivery Package to:
Attention Scott Bachtell, Supervisor of Purchasing
Telephone: (301) 766-2842
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown MD 21740
301-766-2800
TO VIEW CURRENT SOLICITATIONS, PLEASE SEE THIS WEB ADDRESS:
http://wcpspurchasing.com/bids/opportunities
FOR BID RESULTS, PLEASE SEE THIS WEB ADDRESS:
http://wcpspurchasing.com/bids/results
RFP Solicitation Document includes the following:
√ Instructions to Bidders (AIA A701)
√ Technical Specifications
√ Contract/Terms & Conditions (AIA A101)
√ Proposal Form (included in Technical Specifications)
√ Maryland Prevailing Wage Rates
√ General Conditions (AIA A201)
√ Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Contract Affidavit
√ Minority Business Enterprise Procedures
√ Additional Contract Document Attachments
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Washington County Public Schools will accept sealed proposals for the purpose of
establishing a contract for a Design/Build Elevator Modernization at North Hagerstown High School. The Contract
/RFP Solicitation Documents were prepared by Washington County Public Schools (the Owner). Below is a
summary of the project:
The successful Bidders shall furnish all engineering, permits, labor, materials, equipment, and services
necessary for, and incidental to, performing the work specified in the enclosed Technical Specifications for
the construction project 2026-33, Design/Build Elevator Modernization at North Hagerstown High School.
The construction contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder with consideration given to the
Technical Proposal, quantities involved; time required for delivery; the purpose for which required; the
competency and responsibility of the bidder; the ability of the bidder to perform satisfactory service; and
the plan for utilization of minority contractors. The Washington County Board of Education (“WCBOE”) may
reject any and all proposals and re-advertise for other proposals.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Technical drawings and specifications provided by WCPS for the purposes of this solicitation remain the sole
property of WCPS. This information is provided for bidding and construction purposes and should not be posted
publicly (physically or electronically) or shared with any other business, subcontractor, or individual not involved
with the solicitation and subsequent construction that results from the drawings.
FOR ACCESS TO EXISTING FACILITY DRAWINGS
Please send an email with the subject line, “2026-33 Technical Drawing Request” to the following people:
• Scott Bachtell – BachtSco@wcps.k12.md.us
• Michelle Schultz – SchulMic@wcps.k12.md.us
• Chad Criswell – Criswcha@wcps.k12.md.us
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown MD 21740
301-766-2800
PROPOSALS DUE
Sealed proposals will be received at the Washington County Public Schools Center for Education Services, Purchasing
Department at 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, Maryland.
Proposals will be opened and read aloud at that time. Proposals received after that time will not be accepted and will be
returned unopened. Interested parties are invited to attend.
No bidder may withdraw their bid for a minimum period of ninety (90) calendar days after the day of the proposal
opening.
PROPOSAL SOLICITATION AVAILABILITY
Contractors may obtain the files that comprise the Proposal Solicitation Document from the Purchasing Website on the
following basis:
1. The solicitation document is available for viewing and download from the WCPS Purchasing Web site:
www.wcpspurchasing.com. The proposal solicitation document is made available to any person or company
who chooses to obtain it from the website. To submit a proposal, prequalification is a requirement. All
contractors who have obtained a copy of the document from the website or by other means may not be eligible
to be awarded. Only the WCPS Purchasing Department can grant pre-qualification approval. Only pre-
qualified contractors are eligible to be awarded this project. Registration via the WCPS website is mandatory
and is a two-step process. Approval at step one only of the application is not sufficient for bidding construction
work. WCPS Purchasing Department will notify each contractor in writing upon approval of the pre-qualification
application.
2. To check whether or not your company is pre-qualified, you may contact the Purchasing Department by calling
Beverly Bergan at 301-766-2841, or by email to: bergabev@wcps.k12.md.us. The Proposal Solicitation consists
of electronic files which provide instructions, technical specifications, drawings, and supplemental addenda
issued prior to the proposal opening.
3. The Bidder assumes all responsibility for downloading all electronic files and for coordinating any pertinent
information contained in the RFP Documents. Downloading/viewing only specific files or partial information will
not relieve the contractor or subcontractor from the Work indicated on other drawings or specifications
comprising the complete proposal solicitation.
4. Proposals received from contractors who have not been pre-qualified seven days prior to the proposal opening
date may be refused or returned unopened to them. To become pre-qualified, complete the Prequalification
Questionnaire available by contacting the Purchasing Department or by visiting our website,
http://wcpspurchasing.com/vendors-contractors/becoming-wcps-vendor.
5. Contractors and subcontract bidders must be licensed to perform construction work in the State of Maryland in
order to be eligible to bid. Contractors must meet WCPS’ eligibility requirements in order to bid this project as
a prime bidder.
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown MD 21740
301-766-2800
6. eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) Registration – All Washington County Public Schools (WCPS)
suppliers and/or contractors interested in bidding on WCPS projects must register on eMaryland Marketplace
Advantage (https://emma.maryland.gov/) PRIOR to submitting a bid. Maryland law requires local and state
agencies to post solicitation and award notices on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage. This cannot be done
without the contractor’s self-registration in the system. Registration is free. Failure to comply with this
requirement may be considered grounds for default. It is recommended that any interested bidder register with
eMaryland Marketplace Advantage regardless of the award outcome for this procurement as it is a valuable
resource for bid notification for municipalities throughout Maryland.
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE)
This bid /project is subject to Minority Business Enterprise Procedures for Aging School Program Funded Public School
Construction Projects. Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation notice.
All contractors, including certified MBE firms, when submitting bids as general or prime contractors, are required to
attempt to achieve the MBE subcontract participation goals and sub goals established for this construction project from
MDOT certified MBE firms. Please visit the WCPS Purchasing Department website for a list of MDOT certified MBE firms
that may be potential subcontractors.
The overall certified MBE subcontracting goal for this project is 2%. No sub goals. Refer to MBE attachments for
detailed MBE procedures and MBE forms.
The bidder is required to submit with its bid a completed Attachment A – Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation
Affidavit and Attachment B – MBE Participation Schedule, as described in the MBE Procedures included in the bid
solicitation documents.
Notice to Bidders: In accordance with COMAR, a new MBE liquidated damages provision has been added to the AIA
Document A101 – 2007 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, as amended by Washington
County Board of Education (Article 8.7 in Specification Section 00 52 13).
Notice to Bidders: Please review the MBE Supplemental Information immediately preceding Attachment “A” in Section
00 43 39. Bidders who wish to review GOSBA official documentation regarding the “New 60% Rule” can access it
here: http://wcpspurchasing.com/document/1382/mbe-new-60-rule
OBJECTION TO AWARD
Any company objecting to the RFP procedure or the recommendation for award has five (5) business days following the
date of award by the Board of Education to file a written protest with the Superintendent of Schools. It is the company’s
responsibility to ascertain and confirm the date/time of the pertinent Board Meeting. The written appeal must be
submitted on company letterhead, dated and signed by the senior officer in the company. The protest letter must
include a request for review and ruling by WCPS, a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest,
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
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