Transportation Services, Taxi, As Specified

Baltimore County, through its Health & Human Services agency, is soliciting bids under solicitation number B-10000474 for taxi transportation services to support eligible county residents' access to healthcare appointments. The contract is a multi-year term agreement beginning October 25, 2026, with an initial one-year period and up to four optional one-year renewals exercisable at the County’s discretion. The estimated total contract value over the potential five-year term is approximately $145,000. Services must be provided Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and include timely door-to-door transport to and from medical appointments. Contractors are expected to use permitted, clean vehicles in good working order, comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and meet HIPAA privacy requirements when handling protected health information. The payment for services is contingent on punctuality and successful trip completion, with the County conducting inspection and acceptance at the destination point. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Baltimore County Procurement Portal by February 13, 2026. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with evaluation factors focusing on responsiveness, responsibility, contractor qualifications, and economic benefit factors such as local job creation and MBE/WBE participation. However, no formal MBE/WBE subcontracting goals are established for this contract due to limited subcontracting opportunities, though certified minority- and women-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. The solicitation requires submission of mandatory certifications, including a procurement affidavit, TIN certification, and Maryland good standing certificate. Insurance coverage, including a minimum $1 million auto liability policy naming Baltimore County as an additional insured, is required. The contract includes provisions for potential additions of services, cooperative purchasing opportunities for other public entities, and environmental preferences favoring recyclable or biodegradable materials. Communications regarding the solicitation can be directed to designated procurement contacts at Baltimore County, with bidders responsible for monitoring any amendments to the solicitation.