Description
This Invitation for Bid (IFB‑27042) seeks a qualified general contractor to perform door and hardware upgrades at two Baltimore City Public Schools facilities: Northwestern High School (Building #401) and Harbor City Building (Building #413, also known as Excel Academy). The work includes removal, replacement, and installation of door hardware, coordination of lead‑based paint and asbestos remediation where required, compliance with Maryland prevailing‑wage rules, and adherence to strict school‑hour construction windows (evenings, weekends, and limited night work). The contract is a 12‑month fixed‑price award, with mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 19 Oct 2026, questions due 26 Oct 2026, and bid submission via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage by 12 Nov 2026. The agency requires 15 % MBE participation (7 % women‑owned) and all bidders must be pre‑qualified by the City’s Contractor Qualification Committee. • Scope: Replace/upgrade door hardware (locks, hinges, closers) at two school sites. • Schedule: Work to be completed within 12 months of award; construction limited to non‑class hours. • Compliance: Lead‑safe work, asbestos handling, MD prevailing‑wage, MBE/WBE goals. • Submission: Electronic only via eMMA; mandatory pre‑bid meeting; bid bond 2 % of bid price. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bidder.