Request for Qualifications and Invitation to Prequalify to Bid for Fire and Smoke Damper Replacement at Leonardtown High School

The St. Mary’s County Board of Education is seeking qualified general contractors to replace fire and smoke dampers throughout Leonardtown High School. The work includes removal of existing dampers and smoke detectors, installation of combination fire‑/smoke‑dampers with associated duct detectors, ceiling access and restoration, and integration with existing power and fire‑alarm circuits. Work must be performed in unoccupied areas during evenings, Saturdays, or the school’s winter break, with construction slated to start in fall 2026 and be substantially complete by April 2027. • Replace selected smoke dampers and install new fire‑/smoke‑dampers with duct detectors. • Provide ceiling access, restore ceilings, and tie new units into existing alarm and power systems. • Must meet pre‑qualification criteria: ≥ 3 damper‑replacement projects ≥ $100k each, HVAC renovation experience, Maryland contractor license, bonding capacity, and MBE participation plan. • Pre‑qualification package due 22 Sep 2026; questions due 15 Sep 2026.