Home Accessibility Modification for DORS Client CS #26-18)

The Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services (MSDE, DORS) is soliciting bids for solicitation R00B7600079 to procure a general contractor for home accessibility modifications and residential construction for a client in Laurel, Maryland. This is a Certified Small Business (CSB) designated procurement. The scope of work includes the installation of battery-operated curved indoor stairlifts and automated door openers, as well as necessary electrical work. All installations must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) of 1990 and 2010, ASME A18.1 for lifts, and various ANSI and NFPA standards. Additionally, the project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), requiring that all iron, steel, and construction materials be produced in the United States. The procurement process includes a virtual pre-bid conference on October 20, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on October 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, and final bids are due by 12 noon on October 29, 2026. Bidders must provide a letter of interest, a professional resume, proof of insurance, a signed bid form, and a copy of their HBR and/or MHIC license. Award decisions will be based on the lowest price among bidders who meet all requirements, with the most experience serving as the tie-breaking factor. The successful contractor must provide a two-year warranty on all project components and ensure that all work is inspected and approved by the DORS Agency Architect or Project Manager prior to payment.