Interior Plantscape Maintenance at BWI Thurgood Marshall International Airport

The Maryland Aviation Administration is soliciting bids for contract MAA-MC-27-009 to provide comprehensive interior plantscape maintenance for live and artificial plants at the BWI Thurgood Marshall International Airport. The selected contractor must provide all necessary supervision, labor, equipment, materials, and expertise to maintain plants in the terminal and outer buildings. Services are performed on a scheduled and on-call basis, typically Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1700, and include the execution of three seasonal floral rotations per year. This solicitation is designated with a Small Business Preference, limiting the award to certified Maryland small business vendors who meet specific size and revenue standards. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest evaluated bid price. To be considered responsible, bidders must demonstrate at least five consecutive years of experience in interior plantscape maintenance for facilities similar in size to the BWI terminal. Key requirements include obtaining TSA-required security badges for personnel, providing a performance guarantee equal to 100 percent of the total contract price, and adhering to strict quality assurance and industry standards. Bids must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage portal by October 14, 2026, and must include all required MBE documentation and bid forms to avoid being deemed non-responsive.