Department of Legislative Services Annapolis State Government Complex

project Summary

In March 2019, the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) Board of Directors approved a request from the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to manage all aspects, including procurement of professional services and all phases of planning and design, of the renovation and/or replacement of the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) building and connected underground tunnels located in the Annapolis State Government Complex.

The highly visible project is located on Lawyers Mall between Government House, the official residence of the Governor, the State House and nearby Senate and House offices. The original building space and configuration could no longer support the growing staff needs in addition to the challenges of maintaining facility equipment and infrastructure that was beyond its useful life. Demolition of the DLS building structure to grade was completed in October 2022 with demolition to building foundations completed by March 2023.

In September 2024, MSA’s project partner, the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, hosted a topping out ceremony. In building construction, a topping out is traditionally held when the last beam (or its equivalent) is ceremonially placed atop a structure during its construction. We were delighted that State leadership joined us for the momentous occasion.

MSA has hosted virtual meetings with updates and published community newsletters to keep neighbors and visitors informed. MSA’s work takes place during normal business hours.

The MSA looks forward to the DLS Annapolis State Government Complex project's substantial completion by December 2024.

Maryland Stadium Authority Community Newsletters 
Volume 22, February 1, 2024
Volume 23, March 1, 2024

Department of Legislative Services Building Video - Demolition Effort Time-Lapse Video

State Capitol Complex Coordinated Construction
MSA, Department of General Services, City of Annapolis Presentation - Community Outreach - March 15, 2022

Department of Legislative Services Building
Design Presentation - Community Outreach - September 29, 2021 

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Project Director

Al Tyler, Vice President, Capital Projects Development Group

Project Executives

Gary McGuigan, Executive Vice President, Capital Projects Development Group

Project Manager

Matt Bodt, Project Manager, Capital Projects Development Group; Tony Pruner, Project Manager, Capital Projects Development Group

Architect/Design

Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects

Construction Manager

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company