IFB-27044 Door and Hardware Upgrades Package #3 at Harlem Park Bldg. #078 (Augusta Fells HS #430), Francis M Wood Bldg. #178 (Vivien Thomas Medical Arts Academy #328), & BSA #415

Solicitation IFB-27044 is an invitation for bids from Baltimore City Public Schools for Door and Hardware Upgrades Package 3. The project encompasses work at three locations: Harlem Park Building 078 (Augusta Fells HS 430), Francis M Wood Building 178 (Vivien Thomas Medical Arts Academy 328), and the Baltimore School for the Arts 415. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, qualified, responsive, and responsible bidder based on per item or total lump sum cost. All work must be completed within 365 days of the purchase order issuance. Bidders must be Maryland licensed General Contractors in good standing and demonstrate experience by having completed at least three similar projects in a public school within the last five years. Key requirements include adherence to Maryland State Prevailing Wage and Living Wage laws, as well as the use of USA-made materials where possible. Because the buildings remain occupied, work must be performed during non-school hours using noise, dust, and safety barriers. The contractor is responsible for biodegradable packaging and the proper disposal of non-biodegradable materials. Required submissions include a two-volume PDF proposal via the eMMA portal by November 16, 2026, at 11:00 am. Essential documentation includes payment and performance bonds, lead-based paint certifications, and various affidavits regarding anti-bribery, debarment, and non-collusion. Procurement goals are set at 15.00 percent for MBE and 7.0 percent for women-owned MBE.