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Invitation for Bids

Testing and Inspection

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Project No. 27-015

The sole point of contact for this solicitation is the Procurement Officer. Bidders are specifically directed NOT to contact any other MSA personnel or its contracted consultants for meetings, conferences, or discussions that are specifically related to this IFB at any time prior to any award and execution of a contract. Unauthorized contact with any MSA personnel and/or the MSA’s contracted consultants may be cause for rejection of the Bidder’s bid.

Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) are encouraged to respond to this IFB.

KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET

MARYLAND STADIUM AUTHORITY

Invitation for Bids

Testing and Inspection

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

MSA Project 27-015

IFB Issue Date: August 14, 2026

Procurement Officer: Kyle Rosenberger

Maryland Stadium Authority

333 West Camden Street, Suite 500

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Phone: 410-333-1560

E-mail: krosenberger@mdstad.com

Procurement Method: Competitive Sealed Bids

MBE Participation Goal: 10% with no subgoals

Pre-Bid Meeting: August 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (Local Time)

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Closing Date and Time: September 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (Local

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Public Bid Announcement: September 15, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. (Local

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1………… GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION 2…………BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS

SECTION 3…………PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 4 ………..BID REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 5…………BID EVALUATION AND AWARD

ATTACHMENTS

SECTION 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Summary Statement

Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) is issuing this IFB to obtain a well-qualified contractor to provide testing and inspection services related to the

Oriole Park Improvements Project. See Section 3 for detailed project information.

A Bidder, either directly or through its subcontractor(s), must be able to provide all services and meet all of the requirements requested in this solicitation. The successful Bidder (the contractor) shall remain responsible for Contract performance regardless of subcontractor participation in the work.

MSA intends to make a single award as a result of this IFB.

The Contractor’s obligations to pay invoices to subcontractors that provided services during the Contract term, as well as the audit, confidentiality, document retention, and indemnification obligations of the Contract (see

Attachment B) shall survive expiration or termination or termination of the

Contract and continue in effect until all such obligations are satisfied.

1.2 Abbreviations and Definitions

For purposes of this IFB, the following abbreviations and terms have the meanings indicated below:

a. Agreement – The sample Contract included in this IFB as Attachment B.

b. Reserved.

c. Bid - The submission provided by Bidder in response to this IFB.

d. Bidder - An individual or entity, regardless of legal status or organization, that submits a Bid in response to this IFB. The Bidder is the individual or entity that will be executing the Contract with MSA.

e. COMAR - Code of Maryland Regulations (available at http://www.dsd.state.md.us).

f. Contract Agreement – The contract entered into between the Maryland

Stadium Authority and the Contractor for the execution of the Project.

The Agreement is attached hereto as Attachment B and includes all general MSA terms and conditions, the entire IFB, any amendment(s), and all or indicated portions of the Bidder’s Bid.

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g. Reserved.

h. eMMA - eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (https://emma.maryland.gov).

i. Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) - This IFB for the execution of the Project.

j. Local Time – Time in the Eastern Time Zone as observed by the State.

k. MBE –Minority Business Enterprise certified by the Maryland

Department of Transportation (“MDOT”).

l. MSA – Maryland Stadium Authority (http://www.mdstad.com).

m. MSA Business Hours – 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., local time, Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays and official State closures.

n. MSA Procurement Policies – MSA procurement policies and procedures

(available at http://www.mdstad.com).

o. Notice to Proceed (hereinafter “NTP”) – A formal notification issued by the Procurement Officer that directs the successful Bidder to perform work and establishes the date on which the work is to commence on the

Project.

p. Owner – Maryland Stadium Authority.

q. Portal – MSA’s Procurement Portal at:

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r. Procurement Officer (“PO”) – The MSA representative responsible for this IFB. MSA may change the Procurement Officer at any time and will provide written notice to the Bidders of any such change.

s. Project – Testing and Inspection Services for Oriole Park at Camden

Yards Improvements Project.

t. Project Manager (“PM”) – The MSA representative primarily responsible for monitoring the daily activities associated with, and providing technical guidance for, the Project. The Project Manager is the point of contact, post-award, who will assign work and to whom invoices will be submitted. MSA may change the PM at any time by written notice to the

CM.

u. Project Team – The Contractor and MSA.

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v. State - The State of Maryland.

1.3 Contract Type

The contract that results from this IFB will be a fixed lump sum contract.

1.4 Contract Duration

The term of the contract will be for a period necessary to complete the scope of work and as agreed upon by MSA and the Contractor.

1.5 Procurement Officer

The sole point-of-contact for purposes of this IFB is the Procurement Officer identified in the Key Information Summary. MSA may change the

Procurement Officer at any time and will provide written notice to the

Bidders if any such change occurs.

1.6 Pre-Bid Conference

See time and date on the Key Information Summary Sheet.

1.7 The Project Manager

The Project Manager is:

Kelly Smulovitz

Maryland Stadium Authority

333 West Camden Street, Suite 500

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Prior to contract award, MSA may change the Project Manager at any time and will provide written notice to the Bidders. After a Contract award, MSA may change the Project Manager at any time by written notice to the

Contractor.

1.8 eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (“eMMA”)

In order to receive a contract award, a vendor must be registered on eMMA.

Registration is free. You can register at: https://emma.maryland.gov/

Click on “New Vendor? Register Now” to begin the process and follow the prompts.

1.9 Questions

Questions regarding this IFB shall be submitted electronically through the

Procurement Portal or by email to the Procurement Officer no later than

September 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (Local Time).

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Based on the availability of time to research and communicate an answer, the Procurement Officer will decide whether an answer can be given before the proposal closing date. Answers to all substantive questions that have not previously been answered, and are not clearly specific to the requestor, will be provided via addendum.

1.10 Closing Date and Time

To be considered, Bids must be uploaded to the Procurement Portal no later than the date and time specified in the Key Information Summary.

Requests for an extension of this date and/or time will not be granted.

Bidders should allow sufficient electronic transmission time to ensure timely receipt of their bids. Bids received by MSA after the deadline will not be considered. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by the Bidder through the

Procurement Portal any time before the bid due date and time.

1.11 Reserved

1.12 Duration of Offer

Bids submitted in response to this IFB are irrevocable for 180 days following the closing date for bids. This period may be extended at the

Procurement Officer's request only with the Bidder's written agreement.

1.13 Bid Affidavit

A completed Bid/Proposal Affidavit must accompany the Bid. A copy of this

Affidavit is included as Attachment A of this IFB.

1.14 Contract Affidavit

All Bidders are advised that if a contract is awarded as a result of this IFB, the successful Bidder will be required to complete a Contract Affidavit. A copy of this Affidavit is included for informational purposes only as

Attachment E of this IFB. This Affidavit must be provided within five business days after notification of proposed contract award. For purposes of completing Section B of the affidavit (Certification of Registration or

Qualification with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation), a business entity that is organized outside of the State of Maryland is considered a “foreign” business.

1.15 Procurement Method

The contract resulting from this IFB will be awarded in accordance with the

Competitive Sealed Bidding process under Section 3 of MSA’s Procurement

Policies. MSA’s Procurement Policies are available for review on MSA’s website (www.mdstad.com) or may be obtained by contacting the

Procurement Officer.

1.16 Arrearages

By submitting a response to this IFB, an Bidder represents that it is not in arrears in the payment of any obligations due and owing the State of

Maryland, including, by way of example only, the payment of taxes and employee benefits, and that it will not become so in arrears during the term of the Agreement if selected for contract award.

1.17 Revisions to the IFB

If it becomes necessary to revise this IFB before the closing date for proposals, an addendum/addenda will be posted on the Portal. Addenda issued after the closing date for proposals will be sent only to those Bidders who submitted a responsive and timely proposal, or, if applicable, Bidders that were short-listed to participate in the next phase of the procurement process. Acknowledgment of the receipt of all addenda to this IFB issued before the proposal closing date must accompany the Bidder’s Proposal as identified in Section 4. Acknowledgement of receipt of addenda to the IFB issued after the proposal closing date shall be in the manner specified in the addendum notice. Failure to acknowledge receipt of addenda does not relieve the Bidder from complying with all terms of any such document.

1.18 Cancellations; Minor Irregularities

MSA reserves the right to cancel this IFB, to accept or reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, received in response to this IFB, to waive or permit cure of minor irregularities.

1.19 False Statements

MSA incorporates by reference the provisions of Section 11-205.1 of the

State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland regarding truthfulness in the information included in the contract documents. Bidder shall comply with the obligations set forth therein, including, without limitation, the following:

a. In connection with a procurement contract, a person may not willfully:

1. Falsify, conceal, or suppress a material fact by any scheme or device;

2. Make a false or fraudulent statement or representation of a material fact; or

3. Use a false writing or document that contains a false or fraudulent statement or entry of a material fact.

b. A person may not aid or conspire with another person to commit an act http://www.mdstad.com/ under subsection of this section.

c. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both.

1.20 Reserved

1.21 Incurred Expenses; Economy of Preparation

MSA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by a Bidder in preparing and submitting a proposal, making an oral presentation, providing a demonstration or performing any other activities relative to this IFB.

Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of how the Bidder proposes to meet the requirements of this IFB.

1.22 Protests/Disputes

Any protest or dispute related to this IFB or a resulting award will be subject to Section 10 of MSA’s Procurement Policies and Procedures and the relevant provisions of the Agreement. MSA’s Procurement Policies are available for review on MSA’s website at www.mdstad.com or may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Officer.

1.23 Disclosure

Bids shall be subject to disclosure pursuant to the provisions of Maryland's Public

Information Act, Section 4-101 et seq. of the General Provisions Article of the

Annotated Code of Maryland (the "Public Information Act"). A Bidder must identify specifically those portions of its bid or proposal, if any, which it deems to contain trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information and must provide justification why such materials should not, upon request, be disclosed by MSA and the State under the Public Information Act.

The opened bids shall be available for public inspection at a reasonable time after bid opening, but before contract award. Material that Bidder has designated as confidential shall accompany the Bid and shall be readily separable from the bid to facilitate public inspection of the non-confidential portion of the bid, including the

Total Bid Price.

The decision regarding whether to release information requested pursuant to the requirements of the Public Information Act requires the Procurement Officer to make an independent determination whether information must be disclosed.

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1.24 Bidder’s Responsibilities

The Bidder shall be responsible for all products and services required by this

IFB. Subcontractors must be identified, and a complete description of their roles relative to the Bid l must be included in the Bid. The Bidder retains responsibility for all work to be performed by and any deliverable submitted by a subcontractor. If an Bidder that seeks to perform or provide the services required by this IFB is the subsidiary of another entity, all information submitted by the Bidder such as, but not limited to, references and financial reports, shall pertain exclusively to the Bidder, unless the parent organization will guarantee the performance of the subsidiary. If applicable, the Bidder’s bid must contain an explicit statement that the parent organization will guarantee the performance of the subsidiary.

1.25 Patents, Copyrights, and Intellectual Property

a. If the Contractor furnishes any design, device, material, process or other item that is covered by a patent or copyright or that is proprietary to or a trade secret of another, it shall obtain the necessary permission or license to permit MSA to use such item.

b. The Contractor will defend or settle, at its own expense, any claim or suit against MSA alleging that any such item furnished by the Contractor infringes any patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret. If a third-party claim that a product infringes that party’s patent, trademark, copyright or trade secret, the Contractor will defend MSA against that claim at the Contractor’s expense and will pay all damages, costs, and attorney’s fees that a court finally awards, provided MSA: (i) promptly notifies Contractor in writing of the claim; and (ii) allows the Contractor to control and cooperates with the Contractor in, the defense and any related settlement negotiations. The obligations of this paragraph are in addition to those stated in the next paragraph.

c. If any products furnished by the Contractor become, or in the

Contractor's opinion are likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement, the Contractor will, at its option and expense: (i) procure for MSA the right to continue using the applicable item; (ii) replace the product with a non-infringing product substantially complying with the item's specifications; or (iii) modify the item so that it becomes non-infringing and performs in a substantially similar manner to the original item.

1.26 Non-Availability of Funding

If the General Assembly fails to appropriate funds or if funds are not otherwise made available for continued performance for any fiscal period of a contract succeeding the first fiscal period, the contract shall be canceled automatically as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which funds were not appropriated or otherwise made available; provided, however, that this will not affect the rights of the Contractor and MSA under any termination clause in the contract. The effect of termination of the contract hereunder will be to discharge the Contractor and MSA from future performance of the contract, but not from their rights and obligations existing at the time of termination. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for the reasonable value of any nonrecurring costs incurred but not amortized in the price of the contract. MSA shall notify the Contractor as soon as it has knowledge that funds may not be available for the continuation of the contract for each succeeding fiscal period beyond the first.

1.27 Financial Disclosure

The Contractor shall comply with Section §13-221 of the State Finance and

Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, which requires that every person that enters into contracts, leases, or other agreements with the

State or its agencies during a calendar year under which the business is to receive in the aggregate, $100,000 or more, shall, within 30 days after the aggregate value of these contracts, leases or other agreements reaches

$100,000, file with the Secretary of the State of Maryland certain specified information to include disclosure of beneficial ownership of the business.

1.28 Non-Exclusive Use

Neither this IFB nor any resulting Agreement shall be construed to require

MSA to use any Bidder or exclusively use the Contractor for the services described in this IFB. MSA reserves the right to obtain services of any nature from other sources when it is in the best interest of MSA to do so and without notice to any party. MSA makes no guarantees that it will purchase any products or services from the Contractor resulting from this IFB.

1.29 Sustainability Policies

MSA is committed to procuring all supplies, services, maintenance, construction, and architectural/engineering services in a manner consistent with the promotion of sound environmental practices in accordance with

MSA’s Sustainability Policies (Attachment H).

1.30 Payments by Electronic Fund Transfer

By submitting a response to this IFB, the Bidder agrees to accept payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT). A form will be provided to the selected

Bidder.

1.31 Confidentiality

Subject to the Maryland Public Information Act and any other applicable laws, all confidential or proprietary information and documentation relating to either party to an Agreement resulting from this IFB (including without limitation any information or data stored within the Contractor’s computer systems) shall be held in absolute confidence by the other party. Each party shall, however, be permitted to disclose relevant confidential information to its officers, agents, and employees to the extent that such disclosure is necessary for the performance of their duties under the Agreement, provided that the data may be collected, used, disclosed, stored, and disseminated only as provided by and consistent with the law. The provisions of this section shall not apply to information that (a) is lawfully in the public domain; (b) has been independently developed by the other party without violation of the Agreement; (c) was already in the possession of such party; (d) was supplied to such party by a third-party lawfully in possession thereof and legally permitted to further disclose the information; or (e) such party is required to disclose by law.

1.32 Loss of Data

In the event of loss of any MSA data or records where such loss is due to the intentional act or omission or negligence of the Contractor or any of its subcontractors or agents, the Contractor shall be responsible for recreating such lost data in the manner and on the schedule set by the Project

Manager. The Contractor shall ensure that all data is backed up and recoverable by the Contractor.

1.33 Non-Hiring of Employees

No official or employee of the State, as defined in State Government Article, §15-102, Annotated Code of Maryland, whose duties as such official or employee include matters relating to or affecting the subject matter of this procurement, shall, during the pendency and term of a resulting Agreement, and while serving as an official or employee of the State, become or be an employee of the Contractor or any entity that is a subcontractor on said

Agreement.

1.34 Reserved

1.35 Contingent Fee Prohibition

The Contractor warrants that it has not employed or retained any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, other than a bona fide employee, bona fide agent, bona fide salesperson or commercial selling agency working for the Contractor, to solicit or secure an Agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, other than a bona fide employee, bona fide agent, bona fide salesperson or commercial selling agency, any fee or other consideration contingent on the making of an Agreement.

1.36 Political Contribution Disclosure

The Contractor shall comply with Election Law Article, Title 14, Annotated

Code of Maryland, which requires that every person that enters into a procurement contract with the State, a county, or a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, during a calendar year in which the person receives a contract with a governmental entity in the amount of

$200,000 or more, shall file with the State Board of Elections statements disclosing: (a) any contributions made during the reporting period to a candidate for elective office in any primary or general election; and (b) the name of each candidate to whom one or more contribution in a cumulative amount of $500 or more were made during the reporting period. The statement shall be filed with the State Board of Elections: (a) before execution of a contract by the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, and shall cover the 24 months prior to when a contract was awarded; and (b) if the contribution is made after the execution of a contract, then twice a year, throughout the contract term, on or before: (i) May 31, to cover the six (6) month period ending April 30;

and (ii) November 30, to cover the six (6) month period ending October 31.

Additional information is available on the State Board of Election website:

http://www.elections.state.md.us/campaign_finance/index.html.

1.37 Verification of Registration and Tax Payment

Before a corporation can do business in the State, it must be registered with the Department of Assessments and Taxation, State Office Building, Room

803, 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. It is strongly recommended that any potential Bidder complete registration prior to the closing date for receipt of Proposals. A Bidder's failure to complete registration with the Department of Assessments and Taxation may disqualify an otherwise successful Bidder from final consideration and recommendation for Agreement award.

1.38 Reserved

1.39 Reserved

1.40 Maryland Law

This IFB and any subsequent IFBs or Agreements shall be construed, interpreted, and enforced according to the laws of the State of Maryland.

1.41 Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

By submitting a Bid, the Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions set forth in this IFB including all attachments.

1.42 Procurement Regulations

The IFB and any Agreements entered into as a result thereof is not subject to the provisions of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Maryland Annotated Code (the "Procurement Article") except as set forth in MSA’s procurement policies available online at www.mdstad.com.

1.43 Multiple Proposals

MSA will not accept multiple or alternative bids from a single Bidder.

1.44 Bid Bond

1.44.1.1 Bid Bond. If the total bid price exceeds $100,000, Bidder must submit with its Bid a Bid Bond or other suitable security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Total Evaluated Price, guaranteeing the availability of the goods and services at the offered price for 180 days after the due date for receipt of Bids.

1.44.1.2 The bond shall be in the form provided in Attachment G.

1.44.1.3 The Bidder may request a release of the bond after the date of the award in return for a release signed by the Contractor and accepted by the

MSA.

1.44.1.4 The cost of this bond, or other suitable security, is to be included in the total prices proposed and is not to be proposed and will not be recoverable as a separate cost item.

1.45 Minority Business Enterprises

Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation.

1.45.1 An overall MBE subcontractor participation goal as identified in the Key

Information Summary Sheet has been established for this procurement, representing a percentage of the total Contract dollar value, including all renewal option terms, if any.

1.45.2 Notwithstanding any subgoals established for this IFB, the Bidder is encouraged to use a diverse group of subcontractors and suppliers from any/all of the various MBE classifications to meet the remainder of the overall MBE participation goal.

1.45.3 By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Bidder acknowledges the overall MBE subcontractor participation goal and subgoals, and commits to achieving the overall goal and subgoals by utilizing certified minority business enterprises, or requests a full or partial waiver of the overall goal and subgoals.

1.45.4 A Bidder that does not commit to meeting the entire MBE participation goal outlined in this Section 4.28 must submit a request for waiver with its proposal submission that is supported by good faith efforts documentation to meet the MBE goal made prior to submission of its proposal as outlined in Attachment D-1B, Waiver Guidance. Failure of a Bidder to properly complete, sign, and submit

Attachment D-1A at the time it submits its bid may result in the State’s rejection of the bid.

1.45.5 Attachments.

A. Minority Business Enterprise instructions, and forms are provided in

Attachment D to assist Bidders.

B. The Bidder shall include with its bid a completed MBE Utilization and Fair

Solicitation Affidavit (Attachment D-1A) whereby:

1. The Bidder acknowledges the certified MBE participation goal and commits to make a good faith effort to achieve the goal and any applicable subgoals, or requests a waiver, and affirms that MBE subcontractors were treated fairly in the solicitation process; and

2. The Bidder responds to the expected degree of MBE participation, as stated in the solicitation, by identifying the specific commitment of certified MBEs at the time of bid submission. The Bidder shall specify the percentage of total contract value associated with each MBE subcontractor identified on the MBE participation schedule, including any work performed by the MBE prime (including a prime participating as a joint venture) to be counted towards meeting the

MBE participation goals.

3. The Bidder requesting a waiver should review Attachment D-1B

(Waiver Guidance) and D-1C (Good Faith Efforts Documentation to

Support Waiver Request) prior to submitting its request.

4. If the Bidder fails to submit a completed Attachment D-1A with the

Bid or Proposal, as required, the Procurement Officer may determine that the Bid or Proposal is not responsive or reasonably susceptible of being selected for award.

1.45.6Bidders are responsible for verifying that each MBE (including any MBE prime and MBE prime participating in a joint venture) selected to meet the goal and any subgoals and subsequently identified in Attachment D-1A is appropriately certified and has the correct NAICS codes allowing it to perform the committed work.

1.45.7 Within ten (10) Business Days from notification that it is the recommended awardee or from the date of the actual award, whichever is earlier, the Bidder must provide the following documentation to the Procurement Officer.

A. Outreach Efforts Compliance Statement (Attachment D-2);

B. MBE Subcontractor/Prime Project Participation Certification (Attachment

D-3A/3B); and

C. Any other documentation required by the Procurement Officer to ascertain

Bidder responsibility in connection with the certified MBE subcontractor participation goal or any applicable subgoals.

D. Further, if the recommended awardee believes a waiver (in whole or in part) of the overall MBE goal or of any applicable subgoal is necessary, the recommended awardee must submit a fully-documented waiver request that complies with COMAR 21.11.03.11.

If the recommended awardee fails to return each completed document within the required time, the Procurement Officer may determine that the recommended awardee is not responsible and, therefore, not eligible for Contract award. If the Contract has already been awarded, the award is voidable.

1.45.8 A current directory of certified MBEs is available through the Maryland State

Department of Transportation (MDOT), Office of Minority Business Enterprise, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, Maryland 21076. The phone numbers are

(410) 865-1269, 1-800-544-6056, or TTY (410) 865-1342. The directory is also available on the MDOT website at http://mbe.mdot.maryland.gov/directory/. The most current and up-to-date information on MBEs is available via this website. Only

MDOT-certified MBEs may be used to meet the MBE subcontracting goals.

1.45.9 The Bidder that requested a waiver of the goal or any of the applicable subgoals will be responsible for submitting the Good Faith Efforts Documentation to Support Waiver Request (Attachment D-1C) and all documentation within ten

(10) Business Days from notification that it is the recommended awardee or from the date of the actual award, whichever is earlier, as required in COMAR 21.11.03.11.

1.45.10 All documents, including the MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit

& MBE Participation Schedule (Attachment D-1A), completed and submitted by the

Bidder in connection with its certified MBE participation commitment shall be considered a part of the Contract and are hereby expressly incorporated into the

Contract by reference thereto. All of the referenced documents will be considered a part of the Proposal for order of precedence purposes (see Contract – Attachment

A).

1.45.11 The Bidder is advised that liquidated damages will apply in the event the A/E fails to comply in good faith with the requirements of the MBE program and pertinent Contract.

1.46 Site Investigation

1.46.1 By submitting a bid, the Bidder acknowledges that it has investigated the conditions affecting the work, including but not limited to:

transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, roads, physical conditions of the site, the conditions of the ground, the character of equipment and facilities needed to and during prosecution of the work.

1.46.2 The Bidder further acknowledges that it is satisfied as to the character, quality and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, as well as from information presented by the drawings and specifications made a part of this Contract, if applicable. Any failure by the Contractor to acquaint itself with the available information may not relieve it from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. MSA assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor on the basis of the information made available by MSA.

1.47 Staffing and Supervision

1.47.1 Contractor shall provide a work force sufficient to complete the work as specified.

1.47.2 Contractor’s manager shall have control of all work crews assigned to perform work under the contract and is not expected to be on-site all the time when work crews are at the CYSC and is to be available to MSA during working hours.

1.47.3 When operating any boom lifts on site, the operator must be certified. MSA will supply a lift when needed, provided a signed waiver is received in advance by MSA. Operators must have proficiency to safely and competently use equipment at heights up to 150 feet in performance of the tasks.

1.47.4 Contractor will report without delay any damage to MSA equipment or property and shall be held responsible for the repair and/or replacement of any such damage caused by contractor’s crew or equipment.

1.47.5 The Contractor will be responsible for loss or damage caused by the contractor's employees. The Contractor shall be responsible to guarantee repairs when contractor’s employees were obviously negligent in the performance of their work as outlined herein. Contractor shall make reasonable and prompt restitution, by cash, replacement, or repairs, subject to the MSA’s approval, for any damage for which the Contractor is liable.

1.47.6 Contractor’s employees must at all times maintain a professional appearance as related to their specific assignment.

1.47.7 Contractor must get MSA’s prior approval for any subcontracting work and cost. All subcontracted work by the primary contractor will be reimbursed at cost plus 10%. The Contractor must present the subcontractor’s receipt showing the cost.

SECTION 2

QUALIFICATIONS

2.1 Minimum Qualifications

Bidder shall be able to provide testing and inspection services in accordance with the applicable codes and practices, including, without limitation, the 2018

International Building Code, American Council of Independent Laboratories, and as specified in the applicable Project construction documents.

At a minimum the Bidder shall meet the following qualifications to be considered for award:

a) Has been in business for at least 5 years;

b) Is a firm licensed to operate in the State of Maryland;

c) Has experience providing testing and inspection services including, but not limited to, the following:

· Earthwork/soils

· Asphalt

· Erosion and Sediment Control

· Concrete

· Masonry

· Steel

· Roofing

· Fireproofing/Fire Resistant Materials

· Roofing

· Waterproofing

· Windows

· Painting

d) Where manufacturer certifications are required to perform testing or inspections, Bidder shall possess certifications for the basis of design manufacturer

(at a minimum);

e) Bidder shall meet the insurance requirements stated in the Sample Contract, (Attachment B); and

f) Preferred Qualification - Offeror’s substantial experience with large, multi-use and/or sports facilities.

NOTE: A Bidder meeting these requirements does not guarantee that the Bidder will be deemed responsible or have its Bid deemed acceptable.

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 Purpose

The MSA is issuing this IFB to contract with a qualified Testing and Inspection

Firm(s) to provide testing and inspection services related to the Oriole Park

Improvements Project in Baltimore, MD. This IFB is for several different renovations within the ballpark during the 2026 / 2027 off season.

The Offeror(s) will contract directly with the MSA but will be required to work in close coordination with the Construction Manager (CM) and Architect / Engineer

(A/E). The A/E is Populous and the CM is Gilbane Building Company.

3.2 Scope of Services

As part of the requirements outlined in the construction documents and project specifications (Attachment F), the scope of testing, inspection, and lab services may include, but is not limited to, the following:

a.)Earthwork/soils:

● Soil density and compaction, soil bearing capacity, suitability of soils, asphalt compaction, etc.

b.)Environmental Conditions:

● Erosion and sediment control compliance with MDE requirements c.) Concrete:

● Compressive strength, slump, forming, reinforcing, moisture testing, floor flatness, etc. Special inspections in accordance with S-003 and

S-004 d.)Masonry:

● Mortar, grout strength, cast stone, etc.

e.)Steel:

● Visual inspections (connection, steel and welding materials, bolted and welded connections, painting, etc.), specialized weld testing

(magnetic particle, ultrasonic, liquid penetration, radiographic shear stud bond), compliance with erection plans, bearing plates, nelson studs, decking, cold formed metal framing, etc. Special inspections in accordance with S-003 and S-004.

f.) Roofing

● Electronic leak detection of new roof prior to substantial completion, green roof, and manufacturer certified third party inspections, etc.

g.)Fireproofing/Fire Resistant Materials:

● Intumescent paint, spray applied fireproofing, firestopping, etc.

h.) Waterproofing and Air Barriers

● Inspect surface prep, application, flashing, protection, drainage components. Preconstruction testing and inspection of mockup for air barrier i.) Windows

● Perform air leakage, water resistance testing, structural adhesion testing, etc. T&I firm will be responsible for performing the tests and reporting findings.

j.) Painting:

● Pre-installation testing of interior and exterior paint material k.)Indoor Air Quality:

● Perform all indoor air quality testing required to maintain a LEED

O&M certification

Further, the scope shall include the following performance requirements:

● The Consultant(s) shall provide qualified personnel to the construction site, as required. CM will provide 24 hours notice when possible but a minimum of 2pm the day before an inspection is required.

Inspections will be required on weekends and off hours as necessary by the project.

● The Consultant(s) shall attend necessary onsite pre-installation and construction meetings as required by the MSA and the CM.

● The Consultant(s) shall coordinate a sequence of inspections with MSA and Construction Manager as to not delay the construction schedule.

Inspections shall be coordinated and performed so the necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing & inspections is avoided entirely.

● The Consultant(s) shall perform specified inspections, sampling, and testing of materials as required by the specifications for this Project.

● The Consultant(s) shall prepare lists of uncompleted work, non-conformance reports, and deficiencies notices. Reports shall be submitted to MSA, the CM, and A/E simultaneously within (1) day of site visit and/or completion of lab testing.

● The Consultant(s) shall supply all field personnel with a direct means of communication and reporting protocols with their office and with the CM/MSA.

● The Consultant(s) shall be responsible for providing, storing, and protecting their own tools, materials, and equipment. This includes the provisions for concrete cylinder cure boxes.

● The Consultant(s) shall comply with the CM’s safety plan

A copy of the 50% CDs (where applicable) and 100% CDs (where applicable) as well as specifications have been included in Attachment F. This scope of work is for the following five projects:

1. CL Package – Renovations to club and suites level. We are not proceeding with Alternate 1, only suites 9-33 are included in the scope of work.

2. CR Package – Renovations to main and upper concourse restrooms

3. LF Package – Renovations to left field

4. CH Package – Renovations to player kitchen / dining on service level

5. FCA 2 Package – MEP upgrades including a new generator building outside the stadium

3.3 Schedule - CPM

All work is projected to take place from October 2026 through April 2027. Small tasks could slip beyond that date. Consultant’s work will be managed and coordinated directly by the CM for this Project.

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BID REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Bid Delivery

Bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Portal.

4.2 Required Bid Submission Documents

Bidders must submit the following items with the Bid:

1. Corporate Profile and References: Provide a completed Corporate

Profile Form included herein as Attachment I, including three (3) references. The form must be completed by the Bidder and all joint venture partners, if applicable.

2. Attachment D MBE Forms (Attachment D-1A, Parts 1-4) and

Prime Contractor List of ALL Subcontractors (Attachment K);

3. A completed Bid Affidavit (Attachment A). The form must be completed by the Bidder and all joint venture partners (if applicable).

4. A completed Conflict of Interest Information/Affidavit and

Disclosure (Attachment C). The form must be completed by the

Bidder and all joint venture partners (if applicable).

5. Evidence of Insurance requirements (sample certificate).

6. Copy of Bid Bond.

SECTION 5

BID EVALUATION AND AWARD

5.1 Bid Evaluation Criteria

The Bids will be evaluated based on the Total Bid Price. All responsible

Bidders will be ranked from the lowest (most advantageous) to the highest

(least advantageous) price based on the Total Bid Price submitted with the

Bid, including any bid alternates accepted by MSA in its sole discretion.

5.2 Reciprocal Preference

Although Maryland law does not authorize procuring agencies to favor resident Bidders in awarding procurement contracts, many other states do grant their resident businesses preferences over Maryland contractors.

Therefore, as described in COMAR 21.05.01.04, a resident business preference may be given if: a responsible Bidder whose headquarters, principal base of operations, or principal site that will primarily provide the services required by this IFB is in another state submits the lowest responsive bid; the other state gives a preference to its residents through law, policy, or practice; and the preference does not conflict with a federal law or grant affecting the Contract. The preference given will be identical to the preference that the other state, through law, policy, or practice gives to its residents.

5.3 Award Determination

a. Award will be made to the responsible Bidder who submits to the MSA the responsive Bid that has the lowest Total Bid Price. The MSA reserves the right to make the award by item, or groups of items, or Total Bid

Price if it is in the best interest of MSA to do so unless the Bidder specifies in its bid that a partial or progressive award is not acceptable.

b. Tie Bids. Tie Bids will be decided pursuant to COMAR 21.05.02.14.

5.4 Documents Required Upon Notice of Recommendation for Award

a. Upon receipt of a notification of recommendation for contract award, the following documents shall be completed and submitted by the recommended awardee within five (5) business days, unless noted otherwise.

i. Signed Contract;

ii. Contract Affidavit (Attachment G),

iii. Certificate of Insurance with the prescribed limits set forth in the

Contract (Attachment B) i

ATTACHMENTS

A. …………………….BID/PROPOSAL AFFIDAVIT

B. ……………………. SAMPLE CONTRACT

C. ……………………. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT

D. ……………………. MBE FORMS

E. ……………………. CONTRACT AFFIDAVIT

F. ………………….…SCHEMATIC DESIGN DOCS/50% CD

G. ……………………. BID BOND

H. ……………………. MSA SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES

I. ……………………. CORPORATE PROFILE

J. …………………….RESERVED

K. …………………….PRIME CONTRACTOR LIST OF ALL

SUBCONTRACTORS

Closing Date and Time:September 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (Local Time)

1.42Procurement Regulations

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