NOTICE TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Description: The Bureau of General Services (BGS) will pre-qualify General Contractors to bid on the Somerset Judicial Center Courthouse Renovation and Addition project located in Skowhegan, Maine. BGS will provide the review and approval of acceptable qualifications. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and includes, but is not limited to, the following: Site improvements to the 2.04-acre property will include, but are not limited to, the following: secure and public parking areas; controlled vehicle access gates; installation of a generator; new utility connections including power, water, natural gas, and sewer; construction of concrete, asphalt, and paver walkways; landscaping and planting; masonry separation walls; relocation of existing overhead power lines; and a designated drop-off area at the main entrance. Building improvement include a 12,742 SF renovation and a 38,592 SF expansion, resulting in a total building area of 48,334 SF. The estimated construction cost is $37,500,000.00 Interested General Contractors are required to complete a pre-qualification application to receive the construction documents and participate in the bidding process. The pre-qualification application may be downloaded from the Maine BGS business opportunities web page. Direct questions regarding the application or process via email only to BGS.Architect@maine.gov with "Somerset Judicial Center Contractor Pre-qualification (BGS #3802)" in the subject line. The application must be completed and submitted electronically to: BGS.Architect@maine.gov on or before 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 10, 2026. A confirmation of receipt will be sent for all applications received. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Bid documents prepared by WBRC Inc. will be available to pre-qualified General Contractors no earlier than early November, 2026 with a notice to proceed anticipated in December 2026 and substantial completion by September, 2028.