General Contracting Services For The Harbor Hall Courtyard Improvements Project Rfp

Background
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Harbor Hall Courtyard Improvements Project. UMBC is one of twelve institutions that constitute the University System of Maryland and is located on 482 acres with 4.2 million gross square feet. The project aims to renovate the Harbor Hall Courtyard to provide upgraded outdoor space for students, staff, and the broader University community. The project is intended to improve aesthetics, functionality, sustainability, and environmental safety and health within the courtyards.

Work Details
The project generally consists of renovating the courtyard layout, improving sustainability, irrigation and drainage systems, and site amenities including lights, shades, seating, site furniture, and outdoor Wi-Fi. The project is to be completed within four months from the date of the Notice to Proceed issued by UMBC.
Regular work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The project includes a Pre-Proposal Conference/Visit, Technical Proposal Due Date, Interview Sessions for Shortlisted Firms, Additional Site Visits as requested, and specific breaks scheduled within the academic year.

Period of Performance
The Project is to be completed within four (4) months from the date of the Notice to Proceed issued by UMBC.
The landscape installation is to be completed with 1-2 planting periods as directed and provided in the Specification.

Place of Performance
The project will be performed at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County located at 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250.