New Combination Harford Academy and Elementary School: 05A Package–STEEL

The Board of Education of Harford County is soliciting sealed, lump‑sum bids for the steel structural package (Package 05A) of the new Harford Academy and Elementary School located at 1605 Eva Mar Boulevard, Bel Air, MD. Bidders must be pre‑qualified, submit a qualification statement three days before the bid receipt date, and comply with a 15 % MBE participation goal. The bid window closes at 2:00 p.m. on October 29, 2026 at the Harford County Public Schools Planning & Construction Department. A pre‑bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026 (attendance encouraged). All bid documents are available via Smart Bid and from J. Vinton Schafer Construction after October 5, 2026. • Scope: Supply and install structural steel components for a K‑12 school building. • Contract type: Lump‑sum, sealed bid (Invitation to Bid). • Estimated contract value: multi‑million‑dollar steel package (estimated $5‑15 M). • Mandatory pre‑qualification submission three days before bid receipt. • MBE participation requirement: 15 % overall, with specific goals per package. • Required post‑award registration on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage within five days. • No explicit site‑visit date; bidders must rely on drawings and specifications. • Award decision date not disclosed; award will be announced after bid opening.