LOWER WINDOW REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is soliciting bids for the repair and replacement of 173 windows at the historic Washington Boulevard Shops located at the Bus Maintenance Facility. The base bid scope includes the restoration of 36 historic wood windows and frames, sealant replacement and lintel painting for three windows, and the removal of 134 existing windows to be replaced with new aluminum thermally broken insulated windows that match the original historic size, shape, and configuration. The contract is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest total bid price. Key requirements include the submission of a Corporate Safety Plan, a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and resumes for a Field Supervisor and a Historic Treatment Specialist firm. Bidders must provide a bid bond, and the successful awardee must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the bid price. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, State Prevailing Wage Laws, and Build America/Buy America certifications is mandatory. The project utilizes an Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) and requires adherence to State Highway Administration standard specifications and ASTM/AASHTO standards, with window testing performed according to AAMA 502. Payments are processed via electronic funds transfer, and the contractor must maintain all records for at least three years following the contract's expiration.