IFB-27045 Door Hardware Replacement at Various Schools-Pkg. 4 (Hayes Blgd. #102, Dunbar MS, Franklin Bldg. #239, Dunbar HS, Digital Harbor HS)

Solicitation IFB-27045 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners for Door and Hardware Upgrades Package 4. The project involves performing hardware replacements and upgrades at five specific locations: Thomas G. Hayes Building #102, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School #133, Benjamin Franklin Building #239, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School #414, and Digital Harbor High School #416. All work must be completed within 365 days from the issuance of the Purchase Order. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, qualified, responsive, and responsible bidder, with evaluation factors including the bidder's general competency, past performance record, and professional references. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and safety standards, including AWI Architectural Quality Standards, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and NFPA 80, 101, and 252 for fire and exit door hardware. All hardware must comply with UL standards and be installed by certified tradesmen. Key contractual obligations include a two-year unconditional guarantee on services and materials, an eight-hour onsite service response time, and the provision of free loaner equipment if repairs exceed three working days. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of non-biodegradable packing materials through licensed collectors. Bidders must submit a two-part proposal in PDF format via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage website by November 16, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Required documentation includes a bid proposal, various affidavits regarding non-collusion and anti-bribery, a bid bond, and proof of Maryland state licensure and good standing. The project mandates compliance with Maryland State Prevailing Wage and Living Wage requirements, as well as the Buy American Steel Act. Procurement goals are set at 15 percent for MBE and 7 percent for women-owned MBE. Payment and performance bonds must be executed within ten working days of the award.