# Maryland Procurement Portal #RFP-26-006

Progressive design-build services for Phase 1 of the Dorchester Community Center

**Posted:** November 11, 2026
**Respond By:** December 15, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP-26-006
**NAICS:** 236220, 541310, 541320

The Town of La Plata is seeking a progressive design-build team to deliver Phase 1 of the Dorchester Community Center in Maryland.
- **Government buyer:** Town of La Plata, Maryland; procurement contact is Colleen Wilson, Procurement Officer/Buyer.
- **Requested services:** Progressive design, preconstruction, permitting, cost estimating, final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development, construction management, construction, and commissioning.
- **Key delivery requirement:** Deliver a fully functional facility ready for use at Substantial Completion. The final GMP is to be developed with the selected Design-Builder as design advances.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers, OEMs, or vendor firms are identified in the provided materials.

### Description

The Town of La Plata seeks proposals from qualified design-build teams for comprehensive 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 design/preconstruction and construction fees, a general conditions structure, and a preliminary construction estimate; the final GMP will be developed 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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