Project Information

Bid Title

Design/Build - Elevator Modernization at North Hagerstown High School

Issuing Agency

Washington County Board of Education

Location

Maryland

Published Date

Nov 19, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 18, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026-33

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Project Description

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 number 2026-33

Bid Documents

Posted: 11/19/2025

• RFP 2026-33 Design Build Elevator Modernization NHHS.pdf

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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,

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 238290Other Building Equipment Contractors

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