Workforce Training & Development Center

Allegany College of Maryland is seeking architectural and engineering services to undertake a comprehensive capital renovation of its Workforce Training & Development Center, a nearly 20,000-square-foot facility originally built in 1978. The project aims to modernize and restore the building through a single-phase effort estimated to last 18 months, with a focus on improving spatial efficiency, eliminating barriers to ADA accessibility, and enhancing energy efficiency. Key renovation components include replacing the roof, fascia, and soffit, correcting site deficiencies, and reprogramming interior spaces to create flexible, healthy, and desirable learning environments tailored for workforce training needs. The design process must culminate in a submission ready for Maryland state review by March 27, 2026, a firm deadline that underscores the project's urgency. The selection process involves a multi-stage evaluation by a Project Selection Committee, which will shortlist two to five firms based on qualifications. These firms may be invited to submit more detailed proposals and present their concepts before a final ranking and recommendation to the College’s Board of Trustees. The contract size is estimated between 1.5 and 3 million dollars, with the work primarily performed at the college’s Cumberland campus in Maryland. Interested firms must submit a cover letter and a completed AIA Form 330 by June 27, 2025, to be considered, with specific emphasis on identifying project leads in architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, and LEED certification. The project aims to deliver a sustainable, accessible, and functional facility that supports the college’s workforce development mission.