IFB-27015 School Replacement for City Springs Pre-K to 8 School #008

Baltimore City Public Schools is soliciting bids under IFB-27015 for the replacement of the City Springs Pre-K to 8 School #008 located at 101 S. Caroline Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The project scope includes the construction of a new facility featuring ICF exterior and shear walls, with Type IIB construction for the educational wing and Type IIIB for the public wing. The contractor is responsible for comprehensive site redevelopment, including new stormwater treatment facilities, playgrounds, outdoor learning spaces, landscaping, a parking lot, and an artificial turf playfield. Additionally, the contractor must perform the full demolition of the existing 80,310 square foot building at 100 S. Caroline Street once the new facility is occupied. The project is scheduled for substantial completion by October 30, 2028. Eligible bidders must have attended the mandatory site visit on July 20, 2026, and must submit proposals via the eMMA portal by September 17, 2026. Submissions are required in two volumes: a technical proposal and an MBE/WBE commitment utilization plan, adhering to procurement goals of 30 percent MBE, 8 percent African American MBE, and 11 percent women-owned MBE. Required documentation includes various affidavits, a Maryland contractor's license, a certificate of good standing, and lead-based paint certifications. The contract includes specific financial allowances of 500,000 dollars for unforeseen work and 100,000 dollars for permitting, while requiring compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and ADA Standards for Accessible Design.