IFB-27043 Door Hardware Replacement at Various Schools-Pkg. 2 Northern Bldg. #402 & Mergenthaler Vocational Technical HS #410

Baltimore City Public Schools is soliciting bids under IFB-27043 for Door and Hardware Upgrades Package 2, covering work at Northern Building 402 (including Achievement Academy 413, Reginald Lewis HS 419, and Success Academy 855) and Mergenthaler Vocational Technical HS 410. The project requires the awarded contractor to self-perform window and door trades and complete all work within 365 days of the purchase order issuance. Bids must be submitted in PDF format via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage portal by November 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price, competency, and past performance. Qualified bidders must be licensed General Contractors in the State of Maryland, in good standing with the Department of Assessments and Taxation, and prequalified by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. Submission requirements include a two-volume proposal covering technical details and MBE/WBE commitment utilization, alongside various affidavits and certifications. The project mandates compliance with Maryland State and Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, Living Wage legislation, and the Buy American Steel Act. Because buildings will remain occupied, work must be coordinated with school authorities and performed during non-school hours, including evenings and weekends, with the installation of noise, dust, and safety barriers. Contract administration requires invoicing via AIA forms submitted to the Office of Facilities Design and Construction. Payment is contingent upon final acceptance of goods and services, which must be new, unused, and compliant with OSHA and MOSHA safety standards. The contractor is required to provide payment and performance bonds for the total award amount within ten working days of the award. Additionally, the procurement includes goals of 15 percent for Minority Business Enterprises and 7 percent for Women-Owned MBEs.