Preservation Maryland is soliciting lump sum bids from qualified firms for construction services to complete restoration work on the historic Williams Schoolhouse, located at 11347 Big Pool Road, Big Pool, MD 21711, within the boundaries of Fort Frederick State Park. 

To be considered as eligible, Respondents must be legally licensed as applicable under pertinent laws in the State of Maryland and have demonstrated experience with similar projects in historic preservation.

Preservation Maryland requests that interested parties respond to the solicitation on or before 2:30 pm ET on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Please note the full list of components included in this package:

  • Invitation to Bid (Pgs. 1-6)
  • Attachment A: Scope of Work and Specifications (Pgs. 7-10)
  • Attachment B: Annotated Drawings, Demolition and Restoration Key Notes (Pgs. 11-21)
  • Attachment C: Bid Form (Pgs. 22-24)
  • Attachment D: Schedule of Values (Pg. 25)
  • Attachment E: Preliminary Site Access and Operations Questionnaire (Pgs. 26-27)
  • Attachment F: Site & Building Conditions | Maps, Photos, & Interior Elevations (Pgs. 28-35)
  • Attachment G: Completed Scope of Work | Exterior Restoration (2022) (Pgs. 36-39)
  • Attachment H: Exterior Renovation Project Plans (2022) (Pgs. 40-46)
  • Attachment I: Paint Analysis (2019) (Pgs. 47-92)

Please direct inquiries and submittals to Colleen Poulton at CPoulton@presmd.org.