M-341-260-001 Asbestos Abatement of Floor Tile and Mastic at The Fifth Regiment Armory

The contract titled "M-341-260-001 Asbestos Abatement of Floor Tile and Mastic at The Fifth Regiment Armory," issued by the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), solicits bids for the specialized removal and abatement of asbestos-containing floor tile and mastic materials at the historic Fifth Regiment Armory located in Baltimore, Maryland. This solicitation, posted on January 28, 2026, with a response deadline of March 4, 2026, falls under NAICS code 562910, which pertains to environmental remediation services. Contractors bidding on this project are required to comply with Maryland’s regulatory standards, including applicable construction contract general conditions updated as recently as January 2023, and must follow stringent safety and environmental protocols governing hazardous material abatement. The work scope, timeline, and payment conditions are formalized through a Purchase Order Agreement incorporated by reference within a Master Contract framework managed by the Maryland DGS. Key requirements of the solicitation emphasize Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, requiring bidders to submit documentation such as the MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit and a detailed subcontractor list identifying all related entities, including their certification status and anticipated contract percentages. This ensures compliance with state-directed MBE goals and fair solicitation practices. Additionally, contractors must certify payment of employee healthcare costs, in line with Maryland labor standards, affirming a minimum healthcare expense threshold or qualifying for specific exemptions. The contract also establishes accountability mechanisms such as bid bonds, liquidated damages for non-performance, and comprehensive subcontractor reporting throughout the contract lifecycle to maintain transparency and adherence to contractual obligations. Primary contact for queries related to the solicitation is Kevin Lambros at the Maryland Department of General Services.