Repairs to the Distillery Building Smokestack

The Carroll County Division of Facilities is soliciting a qualified contractor to perform structural and cosmetic repairs on the historic 145‑ft red brick smokestack and wooden hood of the Distillery Building located at 10 Distillery Drive, Westminster, MD. Work must comply with specifications approved by the Maryland Historical Trust and the County. Bids are to be submitted electronically via Public Purchase by September 23, 2026, with a pre‑bid conference on September 14, 2026 at the project site. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will be a lump‑sum agreement. Contractors must provide a bid bond (5 % of the base bid) and be prepared to furnish performance and payment bonds as required. • Scope: structural stabilization, masonry repair, brick replacement, hood refurbishment, and any required historic‑preservation treatments. • Location: 10 Distillery Drive, Westminster, MD 21157. • Submission: electronic only, deadline 9/23/2026 10:30 AM EST. • Pre‑bid meeting: 9/14/2026 11:00 AM EDT, on‑site (optional). • Required documents: bid form, references, bid bond, and all mandatory specifications. • Award: lowest responsive bid; contract period not specified.