MT-00211622 Mechanical Fire Gates JFK/TJH Facilities

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is soliciting bids for preventative maintenance and repair services for Mechanical Fire Gates at the John F. Kennedy and Thomas J. Hatem Facilities under solicitation number MT-00211622, a Category III Small Procurement with a not-to-exceed amount of $95,000. The contract, issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), requires service providers to perform comprehensive maintenance on vertical lift gates, vertical pivot gates, slide gate operators, barrier arms, and siren-operated sensors in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and safety standards UL 325 and ASTM F2200. The base term is two years, with a unilateral option for a one-year extension, beginning on the date of award and ending upon fund exhaustion. Only vendors certified as small businesses through the Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility’s SBP Program and registered on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) are eligible for award. The contract award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing based on fixed unit rates for labor—$75 per hour for gate technicians and helpers, $25 per hour for overtime—and a $10,000 annual extra work allowance for materials, parts, and subcontractors. All work must be documented through signed service tickets, and detailed reports must be submitted within 24 hours of each service. A Deficiency Report must be filed within 15 days of the initial inspection, followed by a preventive maintenance schedule for MDTA approval. All contractors must comply with Maryland state laws, including the State Finance and Procurement Article, and adhere to strict quality and performance standards monitored through a monthly Contractor Reliability and Quality Rating (CRQR) form. Non-compliance, such as receiving a “C” rating in reliability or quality of work combined with a “B” rating in equipment performance, triggers contract non-compliance and may lead to payment withholdings or termination. Payment is made within 30 days of submitting a complete invoice that includes service tickets signed by MDTA personnel, invoice details, contract number, federal tax ID, and warranty documentation. Contractors must use only OEM or approved equal new parts, prohibit used or inferior components, and carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. Additional requirements include compliance with drug-free workplace regulations under COMAR 21.11.08, disclosure of beneficial ownership if annual state contracts exceed