Description
The Maryland Food Center Authority is seeking a general contractor to expand, enclose, and prepare the rear dock for cold chain compliance at the Maryland Wholesale Produce Market. The project includes site work, additions to existing occupied buildings, provision of new sprinkler and fire alarm systems, structural steel, poured concrete, and masonry construction. The contractor must have completed at least three projects of similar size and scope in the past six years and provide references. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on October 1, 2025. The project is expected to commence on December 30, 2025, and be completed within 243 calendar days.
• The project requires a general contractor with experience in similar projects.
• The contractor must provide a bid bond and comply with minority business enterprise (MBE) participation requirements.
• The project includes various construction activities, such as site work, structural steel, and masonry construction.
• The contractor must ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the contract documents and applicable laws and regulations.
• The project has a goal of 27% MBE participation, with subgoals for African-American and women-owned MBEs.