5-Attachment 5 - ADA.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) attachment issued by the Maryland Stadium Authority for Project No. 26-013 to furnish and install ADA-accessible platforms at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The project scope includes removing existing fixed common and accessible seating, flash-patching concrete, installing new structural framing, aluminum planking, painted steel railings, wheelchair space symbols, and cupholders across multiple stadium sections (10, 12, 16, 18, 22, 24, 50, 52, 56, 58, 60, 62, 78, 80, 82, and 84), while maintaining existing accessible platforms in sections 8, 30, 44, and 72. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on August 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on September 16, 2025, through MSA's Procurement Portal. The project timeline includes MSA approval on October 7, 2025, notice to proceed on October 8, 2025, substantial completion by January 30, 2026, and final completion by February 13, 2026, ensuring readiness before the Baltimore Orioles' 2026 season.

The procurement establishes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal of 30%, with specific subgoals of 11% for African American-owned firms and 8% for Women-owned firms. Bidders must maintain current Maryland trade licenses and demonstrate five years of similar project experience. Performance and payment bonds are required for contracts exceeding $100,000, with comprehensive insurance coverage mandated, including $2 million general liability and $5 million umbrella coverage. Prevailing wage requirements apply, with wage rates ranging from $22.42 to $47.00 per hour depending on trade classification. Contractors must be registered with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage. The Maryland Department of Transportation's certified MBE directory indicates 41 firms in the structural steel and precast concrete contracting category available for potential subcontracting.