BA-681-240-001

The State of Maryland’s Department of General Services is seeking a small‑business‑certified contractor to perform ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) modifications to the DGS Central Services Building. This is a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) limited to certified small businesses and master contractors already on the DGS IQC for the Central Region. The work includes pre‑construction, construction, and close‑out activities and must be completed within one year, with liquidated damages for late completion. The contract value falls in the $500,000‑$1,000,000 range and includes mandatory MBE participation goals and various certifications (bid bond, MBE, VSBE, health‑care expense certification, etc.). Bids are submitted electronically via eMMA, with a pre‑bid conference on 9/23/2026 and a questions deadline of 9/30/2026. • Scope: ADA‑related building modifications (access ramps, door widening, restroom upgrades, signage, etc.). • Eligibility: Small‑business reserve vendors that are certified by GOSBA and master contractors on IQC DGS‑23‑306‑IQC. • Contract size: $500K‑$1M (Project Classification “C”). • Duration: 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. • Mandatory requirements: Bid bond (if >$100K), MBE participation 15%, various certifications, electronic transaction fee (1% of invoiced amount). • Key dates: Pre‑bid conference 9/23/2026, questions due 9/30/2026, bid due 10/12/2026 (2 PM EST). • Submission: Online only via https://emma.maryland.gov; all forms must be attached to the eMMA response.