Description
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a qualified general contractor to replace the existing elevator at Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore, MD. The scope includes removal of the existing system, installation of a new elevator complying with state prevailing wage rules, coordination with school operations to minimize disruption, lead‑based paint and asbestos compliance, and full documentation of work. Bidders must be pre‑qualified, submit all required certifications, and meet MBE/WBE participation goals (25% MBE, 5% Women‑Owned MBE). All bids are to be submitted electronically via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) by the deadline, with a mandatory site walk‑through on July 28, 2026. The contract is a 12‑month, fixed‑price award with performance and payment bond requirements.
• Location: 1425 East Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD (Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School)
• Work: Complete elevator replacement, including demolition, new equipment supply, installation, testing, and commissioning
• Schedule: 12 months from Notice to Proceed; site walk‑through mandatory July 28, 2026; questions due August 3, 2026; bid due August 20, 2026; bid opening August 27, 2026 (MS Teams)
• Submission: eMMA portal only; required PDFs, certifications, bond, insurance, lead‑safe work documentation
• MBE/WBE goals: 25% overall MBE, 5% Women‑Owned MBE; only certified firms may be used for those goals
• Mandatory pre‑bid site visit; limited to two representatives per firm
• Contractor must self‑perform >51% of elevator work; no subcontracting of core trade
• Prevailing wage, lead‑based paint, asbestos, IT coordination, and construction signage required