# Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM059602 (RFP-26-006)

Progressive Design-Build Services for Dorchester Community Center Phase 1

**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** December 15, 2026
**Identifier:** BPM059602 (RFP-26-006)
**NAICS:** 236220, 541310, 541320

The Town of La Plata is seeking a progressive design-build team for Phase 1 of the Dorchester Community Center in Maryland.
- **Buyer:** Town of La Plata, Charles County, Maryland; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Procurement:** One qualified progressive design-build team to deliver a fully functional community center.
- **Requested services:** Design, preconstruction, permitting, cost estimating, collaborative development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), construction, and commissioning.
- **Commercial proposal details:** Initial proposals are to include design/preconstruction fees, construction fees, the general conditions structure, and a preliminary construction estimate; the GMP will be developed as design progresses.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None are named.
- **Products and quantities:** No product line items or quantities are specified.

### Description

The Town of La Plata seeks proposals from qualified design-build teams for progressive design-build services for Phase 1 of the Dorchester Community Center. The scope includes design, preconstruction, permitting, cost estimating, GMP development, construction, and commissioning to deliver a fully functional facility ready for use upon Substantial Completion. The initial proposal must include the design/preconstruction fee, construction fee, general conditions structure, and preliminary construction estimate; the final GMP will be developed collaboratively with the selected Design-Builder. Attendance at the November 18, 2026 pre-proposal conference and site walk is mandatory for proposal eligibility.

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