University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Agricultural Research & Education Center

Bancroft Construction Company is inviting bids for the construction of the UMES Agricultural Research & Education Center located on the University of Eastern Shore campus in Princess Anne, Maryland. The project involves creating a comprehensive facility totaling approximately 14,400 NASF and 21,300 GSF, designed to serve as a teaching, research, and agricultural extension center. Key features include specialized research laboratories for soil and water quality, microbiology, genomics, and animal science, along with meeting rooms, offices for researchers, extension agents, staff, and six research greenhouses. The scope of work covers a wide range of trades, including sitework, concrete, masonry, steel, carpentry, roofing, waterproofing, insulation, wall panels, glazing, doors and hardware, flooring, painting, and mechanical and electrical systems, as well as specialized lab equipment and engineered glass structures. The solicitation, numbered BPM042329, was posted on February 9, 2024, with a response deadline of February 29, 2024. The project falls under NAICS code 238160 and is managed by the Maryland Department of General Services, with the primary point of contact being Jennifer Cruz. Interested bidders can find additional details and access the solicitation through the provided online link. The project aims to support the university’s research and educational missions by establishing a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to agricultural sciences.