This contract is a design‑build procurement for the full modernization of the elevator system serving North Hagerstown High School. The award was made to Nichols Contracting, Inc. after a competitive bidding process that yielded a single responsive bid. The scope is limited to elevator design, engineering, removal of existing equipment, installation of new modern elevators, and associated testing and commissioning. The contract’s financial value is roughly $530 k, reflecting a base‑price bid of $526 k (without prevailing‑wage rates) and $538 k with prevailing‑wage rates. No additional technical specifications, schedule dates, or contractor contact details are included in the excerpts.
• Design‑build delivery method consolidates design, engineering, and construction under one contractor.
• Single‑award contract: only Nichols Contracting, Inc. was deemed responsible and awarded.
• Estimated contract value ~ $530 k, indicating a modest‑size school facility upgrade.