Invitation for Bids (IFB) Baltimore City Litter Abatement at the Quarantine Road Sanitary Landfill

The contract involves providing on-call litter pickup services at the Quarantine Road Sanitary Landfill in Baltimore City, Maryland, for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions at the sole discretion of the Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority. The work is estimated to involve up to five callouts annually, each lasting five consecutive workdays, with each day requiring a full 8-hour shift performed by a crew of five laborers and one foreman. The contractor must supply all necessary personnel, equipment, transportation, PPE, and supplies, including compostable trash bags and potable water containers, adhering to federal, state, and local environmental and safety standards, including EPA and OSHA guidelines. The contract emphasizes responsiveness to callouts within 72 hours, with work performed during weekday hours, and requires daily reporting of work progress, including photographs and bag counts. Payment is based on a fixed crew day rate multiplied by the maximum of 25 days per year, with no guaranteed minimum workdays. The procurement is conducted via a lowest-price technically acceptable process, where responsiveness and responsibility are evaluated based on completeness of bid submission, references, safety plans, and qualifications, before selecting the lowest responsible bid. The contract is governed by Maryland law, with specific provisions for termination (including non-appropriation and default), insurance, subcontracting, and nondiscrimination. Bidders must submit a sealed bid package containing a completed Bid Form, proof of good standing, MBE/WBE certifications if applicable, and a safety plan by September 9, 2025. The contract includes strict requirements for safety, safety oversight, and debris disposal, with work inspected and accepted at the landfill site by City Site Supervision. The agreement's terms prohibit use of subcontractors without prior approval and mandate payment of at least the Baltimore Living Wage. Administrative communications and payments are managed through the Authority’s designated office in Baltimore.