Detention Center Renovation, Phase-1

The Washington County government is soliciting bids for Phase‑1 renovation of its Detention Center. The scope includes demolition, structural modifications, electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, security, and finishing work, with a mandatory self‑perform requirement. Bidders must submit a bid bond, performance bond, and labor‑and‑material bond, and will be required to address a $200,000 contingency allowance and a $5,000 dedication plaque allowance. The project will be executed under standard county contract conditions, with a pre‑bid conference and on‑site visit provided for clarification. • Location: Hagerstown, MD (Washington County) • Contract type: Invitation to Bid (formal sealed‑bid) • Key dates: Issue 9/16/2026, Pre‑bid 9/23/2026, Site visit 9/30/2026, Questions due 9/30/2026, Bid deadline 10/21/2026 • Mandatory bonds: Bid, Performance, Labor & Material • Contingency: $200,000 for unforeseen conditions • Self‑perform goal: Not waivable (must be met) • Required documentation: Standard forms, de‑barment, subcontractor list, etc.