ADDENDUM 1 and Attachments.pdf

Debra L. McCurdy, PhD President

ADDENDUM NO. 1

WBJC Landscaping Service

SOLICITATION NO: BPM059169

PROJECT NO: BCCC-FY27-WBJC-009

10/20/2026

This Addendum will clarify, add to, delete from, correct and/or change the proposal documents for the solicitation referenced above to the extent indicated. This Addendum is hereby made a part of the proposal documents on which the contract will be based. By submitting a proposal for this solicitation, you acknowledge receipt of this addendum. All questions must be in writing and addressed to the Procurement Officer, Antwan DeGross, at

The following sections/ provisions have been amended:

Key information Summary Sheet:

o Closing Date and Time: October 20th, 2026 by 4:00 PM

October 23rd, 2026

Attachment A - Bid Information Sheet:

o First sentence:

Contractor is instructed to submit their prices on Attachment B – Bid Form via eMMA (www.emma.maryland.gov) in accordance with the terms, conditions, and Scope of Work.

Contractor is instructed to submit their prices on Attachment A – Bid Form via eMMA (www.emma.maryland.gov) in accordance with the terms, conditions, and Scope of Work.

o Base Contract Pricing:

Estimated Annual Cost (Based on ____ service visits per year)

Estimated Annual Cost (Based on 20 service visits per year)

Appendix 1:

o Section 1.16.4:

The bid shall be irrevocable for the period of 30 days or for such longer period as the Contractor and the College may agree.

The bid shall be irrevocable for the period of 90 days or for such longer period as the Contractor and the College may agree.

ADDENDUM NO. 1

BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

WBJC Landscaping Service SOLICITATION NO: BPM059169

The following attachments have been added as separate documents to eMMA:

Attachment E – Small Business Contract Affidavit

Attachment F – Site Map

Questions: Q & A No. 1

Prospective Offerors can submit their questions to the Procurement Officer via email.

Issued By: __ Antwan DeGross, Procurement Officer I, Baltimore City Community College 2901 Liberty Heights Ave Baltimore, Maryland, 21215 P: (410) 462-8389

Acknowledgement to Addendum No.1 - BPM059169

Signature Date

Print Name and Company Name

SOLICITATION NO:

BCCC-FY27-WBJC-009

EMMA NO. BPM059169

ISSUE DATE:

October 5, 2026

INVITATION FOR BID

WBJC LANDSCAPING SERVICE

SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE DESIGNATED

Minority Business Enterprises, Small Businesses, and Veteran Businesses Are Encouraged to Respond to this

Solicitation.

SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE PROCUREMENT

This is a Small Business Reserve procurement for which award will be limited to certified small business vendors.

Only businesses that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article, §§14-501 —14-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and certified in eMaryland Marketplace Advantage for the Small Business Reserve Program are eligible for award of a contract.

For the purposes of a Small Business Reserve Procurement, a small business is a for-profit business, other than a broker, that meets the following criteria:

A. It is independently owned and operated;

B. It is not a subsidiary of another business;

C. It is not dominant in its field of operation;

AND

D. Either:

(1) With respect to employees:

(a) Its wholesale operations did not employ more than 50 persons in its most recently completed

3 fiscal years;

(b) Its retail operations did not employ more than 25 persons in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years;

(c) Its manufacturing operations did not employ more than 100 persons in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years;

(d) Its service operations did not employ more than 100 persons in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years;

(e) Its construction operations did not employ more than 50 persons in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years; and

(f) The architectural and engineering services of the business did not employ more than 100 persons in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years;

OR

(2) With respect to gross sales:

(a) The gross sales of its wholesale operations did not exceed an average of $4,000,000 in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years;

(b) The gross sales of its retail operations did not exceed an average of $3,000,000 in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years;

(c) The gross sales of its manufacturing operations did not exceed an average of $2,000,000 in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years;

(d) The gross sales of its service operations did not exceed an average of $10,000,000 in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years;

(e) The gross sales of its construction operations did not exceed an average of $7,000,000 in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years; and

(f) The gross sales of its architectural and engineering operations did not exceed an average of $4,500,000 in its most recently completed 3 fiscal years.

Note: If a business has not existed for 3 years, the employment and gross sales average or averages shall be the average for each year or part of a year during which the business has been in existence.

Further information on the certification process is available at eMaryland Marketplace Advantage.

NO BID NOTICE

In order to help us improve the quality of the College’s solicitations and to make our procurement process more responsive and business-friendly, we ask that you take a few minutes and provide comments and suggestions regarding this solicitation. Please return your comments with your response. If you have chosen not to respond to this Contract, please email this completed form to the attention of the Procurement Officer (see the Key Information Sheet below for contact information).

Title: WBJC Landscaping Service Solicitation No: BCCC-FY27-WBJC-009

1. If you have chosen not to respond to this solicitation, please indicate the reason(s) below:

( ) Other commitments preclude our participation at this time.

( ) The subject of the solicitation is not something we ordinarily provide.

( ) We are inexperienced in the work/commodities required.

( ) Specifications are unclear, too restrictive, etc. (Explain in REMARKS section.)

( ) The scope of work is beyond our present capacity.

( ) Doing business with the State of Maryland is simply too complicated. (Explain in REMARKS section.)

( ) We cannot be competitive. (Explain in REMARKS section.)

( ) Time allotted for completion of the Bid/Proposal is insufficient.

( ) Start-up time is insufficient.

( ) Bonding/Insurance requirements are restrictive. (Explain in REMARKS section.)

( ) Bid/Proposal requirements (other than specifications) are unreasonable or too risky.

(Explain in REMARKS section.)

( ) MBE or VSBE requirements. (Explain in REMARKS section.)

( ) Prior State of Maryland contract experience was unprofitable or otherwise unsatisfactory. (Explain in REMARKS section.)

( ) Payment schedule too slow.

( ) Other:__________________________________________________________________

2. If you have submitted a response to this solicitation, but wish to offer suggestions or express concerns, please use the REMARKS section below. (Attach additional pages as needed.).

REMARKS:____________________________________________________________________________

Vendor Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________________

Contact Person: _________________________________ Phone (____) _____ - _________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________

ATTENTION: PLEASE EMAIL THE COMPLETED FORM ONLY

STATE OF MARYLAND

BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET

Small Procurement Solicitation: WBJC Landscaping Services

Solicitation Number: BCCC-FY27-WBJC-009

Solicitation Issue Date: October 5, 2026

Issuing Office: Baltimore City Community College

Procurement Officer: Antwan DeGross

Baltimore City Community College 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215

Phone: (410) 462-8389 e-mail: Adegross@bccc.edu

Site Visit: October 13, 2026/ 10 am

Site Visit Attendance RSVP due by: October 12, 2026/ 4:00 pm

Closing Date and Time: October 23, 2026 / 4:00 pm

Term of Service: 1 year w/ 4 one-year renewal

MBE Subcontracting Goal: 0 %

Small Business Reserve: Yes

Federally Funded: No

1 OBJECTIVE:

Baltimore City Community College (“BCCC” or the “College”) WBJC’s is requesting under this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to obtain professional landscaping and vegetation management services for the maintenance of the radio antenna site. The objective is to maintain a safe, secure, and professional appearance while ensuring unrestricted access to equipment, structures, fencing, and utility infrastructure.

2 BASIS OF AWARD

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with Section 13-109 of the State Finance and Procurement Article and BCCC’s Procurement Policies and Procedures.

The College intends to make a single award because of this IFB (Invitation for Bid); basis of the award shall be the most advantageous response from a contractor.

3 BID SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

All bids, affidavits, and/or responses to attachments shall be submitted through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) under the eMMA solicitation number listed on the Key Information Sheet. Bids must be uploaded into eMMA by the due date and time for consideration. No late bids will be accepted.

Multiple or alternate bids will not be accepted unless otherwise stated in the solicitation documents.

4 Site Visit

A. A site visit will be held as stated in the key information sheet. No pre-bid meeting will be held. Although the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory, the site visit is mandatory and requires all prospective bidders to attend. Failure to attend the site visit will deem a submitted bid as non-responsive and will be rejected.

B. Each Bidder shall visit the project site and verify existing conditions before submitting a bid.

C. Each Bidder shall be permitted to, familiarize themselves with the full nature and extent of the work, ask questions, obtain answers to the scope of work (SOW), and obtain clarifications of the Contract. It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the location of the work and the surrounding area as well as the contents of the SOW. Failure to do so does not relieve the successful Bidder from its obligations to comply with all aspects of this solicitation package for the amount they specify as their Bid Price.

D. All questions concerning this solicitation shall be directed to the Procurement Officer listed on the key information summary sheet.

E. All work shall begin within thirty (30) calendar days of Notice to Award unless a different date is approved by the Procurement Officer.

5 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

5.1 The Contractor shall have been in business providing the requirements of this solicitation for a minimum of three (3) years. The Contractor shall submit a minimum of two (2) references of similar projects that BCCC can contact to verify this information with its bid. All references must include the following:

A. Company Name B. Company address C. Company phone number D. Name of a contact person E. Email address for the contact person F. Date(s) and scope of work that was completed

5.2 Equipment Requirements:

Contractors shall own or have access to sufficient equipment necessary to perform the work, to include:

A. Commercial-grade mowers B. String trimmers C. Brush cutters/brush hogs D. Vehicles and trailers E. Debris removal equipment F. Safety equipment and PPE G. Snow removal equipment

5.3 Insurance Requirements:

The Contractor shall maintain the following types and minimum levels of insurance coverage throughout contract performance, and shall submit copies of policies with bid:

A. Commercial general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, property damage, and personal and advertising injury, and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The minimum required limits required herein may be satisfied through any combination of primary and umbrella/excess liability policies.

B. Worker's Compensation Insurance - The Contractor shall maintain such insurance as necessary or as required under Workers’ Compensation Acts, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, to not be less than. one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence (unless a state’s law requires a greater amount of coverage). Coverage must be valid in all states where work is performed.

Note: The Procurement Officer shall hold the insurance certificates for the duration of the Contract. The State shall have the absolute right to terminate the Contract if any insurance policy is canceled at any time for any reason, and a new policy is not obtained by the Contractor and approved by the Procurement Officer. Unless the Procurement Officer otherwise agrees, the new policy must be effective as of the previous policy's date of cancellation. The Contractor must provide the College with notice of cancellation and the new policy within fifteen (15) days of cancellation.

6 SCOPE of WORK (SOW)

6.1 General Information:

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, licenses, permits, and incidentals necessary to perform landscaping and grounds maintenance services at the radio antenna site.

Services shall include, but are not limited to:

A. Grass Cutting and Trimming i.The Contractor shall mow all grass and vegetation within the fenced antenna compound and all designated surrounding grounds to maintain a safe, secure, and professional appearance of the site.

ii.Turf shall be maintained at a height between two (2) and four (4) inches throughout the growing season.

iii.The Contractor shall also trim and remove grass, weeds, and other vegetation around antenna towers, guy wires, anchors, equipment shelters, fencing, gates, utility poles, signs, markers, concrete pads, walkways, and other site infrastructure to ensure unobstructed access for maintenance personnel and prevent vegetation from interfering with the operation, safety, or security of the radio antenna facility.

iv.All trimming and mowing activities shall be performed with care to avoid damage to equipment, structures, utilities, and site improvements.

B. Brush and Tree Maintenance i.The Contractor shall cut and remove all brush, overgrowth, vines, and other vegetation encroaching upon access roads, fencing, utility easements, antenna infrastructure, and communications equipment to ensure safe access and prevent interference with site operations.

ii.The Contractor shall trim low-hanging tree limbs and other obstructive vegetation as necessary to maintain adequate clearance for maintenance vehicles, emergency responders, and authorized personnel accessing the site.

iii.In addition, the Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all fallen branches, limbs, brush, and other vegetative debris from the premises.

iv.All work shall be performed in a manner that protects communications equipment, utilities, fences, and other site improvements while maintaining a safe, secure, and professional appearance throughout the radio antenna facility.

C. Snow Removal (as needed) i.The Contractor shall provide snow and ice removal services on an as-needed basis to ensure safe access to the radio antenna site for maintenance personnel and emergency responders.

ii.Services shall include plowing of the access road, entrance gate areas, parking areas (if applicable), and removal or treatment of ice accumulation. Snow removal shall be initiated when snowfall reaches two (2) inches or as directed by the College.

iii.The Contractor shall complete snow removal operations within twenty-four (24) hours of a snowfall event or sooner when emergency access is required. Salt, sand, or approved deicing materials shall be applied as necessary to maintain safe passage and prevent hazardous conditions. T iv.The Contractor shall take care not to damage gates, fences, utility structures, communication equipment, or other site infrastructure during snow removal activities.

D. Site Cleanliness

The Contractor shall remove and properly manage all grass clippings, brush, litter, and other debris generated because of the services performed. All materials collected during maintenance activities shall be transported and disposed of off-site in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Upon completion of each service visit, the Contractor shall leave the site in a clean, neat, and professional condition, free of debris, equipment, and any evidence of work performed.

E. Access Road Maintenance i.The Contractor shall maintain access to road shoulders in a condition that is free of excessive vegetation to ensure clear visibility and unobstructed passage throughout the site.

ii.The Contractor shall ensure that all access roads remain safe and accessible for emergency responders, maintenance personnel, and authorized vehicles at all times.

iii.Any observed site conditions that may affect safety, accessibility, or property integrity, including erosion, rutting, washouts, drainage issues, or other hazards, shall be promptly reported to the College for evaluation and corrective action.

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

G. No unannounced visits to the work site are allowed prior to award. Should the

Contractor need an additional site visit, the Contractor shall contact the Procurement

Officer to request an additional site visit. Additional site visits shall be scheduled at the Procurement Officer’s discretion, based on individual requests and only if time permits.

H. All work shall be completed in accordance with industry standards.

I. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all permits required for the

SOW stated below and arranging all the inspections needed by the county or State.

6.2 Service Frequency

A. Growing Season (April – October)

The Contractor shall perform mowing and trimming services on a biweekly basis, or more frequently as conditions warrant, to maintain the site in accordance with the specified performance standards. Grass and vegetation shall be maintained at the required height throughout the contract term, with service frequency adjusted as necessary to address seasonal growth conditions and ensure the property remains neat, safe, and professionally maintained at all times.

B. Non-Growing Season (November – March) i.The Contractor shall conduct monthly inspections of the grounds to assess site conditions, identify maintenance needs, and ensure the property remains safe and presentable. Vegetation control, removal of fallen branches, litter collection, and debris removal shall be performed as needed to maintain the site in a clean and orderly condition.

ii.The Contractor shall take appropriate corrective action during each inspection to address any conditions that may impede access, create safety hazards, or negatively impact the appearance and functionality of the property.

C. Additional Services

The College may request additional services on an as-needed basis, including:

i.Storm cleanup ii.Emergency vegetation removal iii.Tree Trimming iv.Brush hogging v.Erosion control measures

The Contractor shall provide a unit price per occurrence for each additional service as noted on the bid sheet. The contract shall include a not-to-exceed amount of $5,000 for the additional services.

6.3 Site Requirements

A. The Contractor shall coordinate all site access with the College prior to performing any work and shall comply with all site security requirements and access protocols.

B. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all gates are secured and locked upon entering and exiting the property and that personnel always remain within designated work areas.

C. During the performance of services, the Contractor shall exercise extreme care to prevent damage to radio communications equipment, antenna infrastructure, underground utilities, grounding systems, fences, access roads, buildings, and any other site improvements.

D. Any damage caused by the Contractor, its employees, subcontractors, or equipment shall be immediately reported to the Owner and repaired or replaced at the Contractor's expense.

E. The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting operations in a safe manner that maintains the integrity, security, and uninterrupted operation of the radio antenna facility.

6.4 Safety Requirements

A. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and all federal, state, and local safety requirements.

B. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees and subcontractors always utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while working on site.

C. Due to the presence of communications infrastructure and related equipment, the Contractor shall maintain safe distances from antenna structures, guy wires, electrical service components, generators, grounding systems, and any energized equipment.

D. The Contractor shall immediately notify the College of any damage, safety hazards, or incidents involving facilities, communications equipment, utilities, fencing, or other site assets.

E. The Contractor shall maintain all required licenses, certifications, permits, and insurance coverage necessary to perform the services specified under this contract and shall provide evidence of such compliance upon request by the College.

6.5 Performance Standards

A. The Contractor shall perform all landscaping and vegetation management services in a manner that maintains the site in a safe, secure, and well-maintained condition.

B. Grass shall be maintained at a height between two (2) and four (4) inches throughout the contract term.

C. Weeds within the fenced equipment compound shall not exceed six (6) inches in height, and all brush, saplings, vines, and other unwanted vegetation shall be removed or controlled to prevent obstruction of access roads, gates, fences, utility areas, antenna structures, equipment shelters, and other site infrastructure.

D. The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all grass clippings, cuttings, branches, and debris generated during the performance of the work, ensuring that no accumulation remains on site.

E. Upon completion of each service visit, the site shall be left in a neat, clean, safe, and professional condition that supports uninterrupted access to and operation of the radio antenna facility.

6.6 Service Reports

A. Following each service visit, the Contractor shall submit an electronic service report to the College documenting the work performed. At a minimum, the report shall include the date of service, a detailed description of the services completed, and any site conditions observed that may require the Owner’s attention.

B. The report shall also identify any safety concerns, hazards, damage, equipment issues, erosion, drainage problems, or other conditions discovered during the performance of the work.

C. To verify completion of services, the Contractor shall provide clear before-and-after photographs in electronic format depicting the areas serviced and the condition of the site. Service reports shall be submitted within two (2) business days following completion of each service visit unless otherwise directed by the Owner.

D. The service reports are to provide validation for payment.

6.7 Inspection and Acceptance

A. The College reserves the right to inspect the radio antenna site following each scheduled or unscheduled service visit to verify compliance with the contract requirements and performance standards. Inspection may include, but is not limited to, the evaluation of mowing, trimming, vegetation control, debris removal, site cleanliness, and overall condition of the grounds.

B. Any deficiencies, incomplete work, or conditions that do not meet the requirements of the contract shall be documented and communicated to the Contractor. The

Contractor shall promptly correct all identified deficiencies within five (5) business days of notification at no additional cost to the College.

C. Failure to remedy deficiencies within the specified timeframe may be considered a breach of contract and may result in corrective actions, including withholding payment, issuance of a performance notice, or other remedies available under the contract.

6.8 Location and Purpose:

A. The location for services are to be performed at:

1723R Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD. 21208

6.9 Term of the Contract and Price Escalation on Renewals

A. The contract shall commence upon the date of execution by both parties, and remain in effect for an initial term of one (1) year, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.

B. Upon expiration of the initial term, the College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to renew the contract for up to four (4) additional one-year renewal periods. Renewal shall be contingent upon the Contractor's satisfactory performance, continued availability of funding, and mutual agreement of both parties regarding the renewal terms and conditions.

C. Any renewal shall be executed thirty days in writing prior to the expiration of the current contract term.

D. The pricing submitted by the Contractor shall remain firm and fixed during the initial one (1) year contract term. For each authorized renewal period, the Contractor may request a price adjustment not to exceed three percent (3%) of the rates in effect during the preceding contract year. Any requested increase must be submitted to the College in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the renewal date and must be supported by documentation demonstrating increased costs of labor, materials, fuel, equipment, or other factors affecting contract performance.

E. Price adjustments shall not become effective unless approved in writing by the College.

Under no circumstances shall a price increase be automatic upon renewal. The College reserves the right to negotiate proposed adjustments and may reject any request that is deemed unreasonable or unsupported. If the parties are unable to agree upon renewal pricing, the Owner may elect not to exercise the renewal option without penalty.

6.10 Working Hours and Point of Contact(s)

A. The work shall be performed in coordination with the WBJC engineers.

B. Point of Contact(s) for the College:

Richard Miles or Designee

Email: rmiles@bccc.edu

Phone: 410-580-5801

Antwan DeGross – Procurement Officer

Email: adegross@bccc.edu

Phone: (410) 462-8389

6.11 Background Checks

A. Prior to commencing any work under this Contract, the Contractor shall provide the

College with a complete list of all personnel who will be assigned to or have access to the work site. The Contractor shall ensure that all assigned personnel have successfully completed a criminal background check conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

B. The Contractor shall provide documentation, in a form acceptable to the College, certifying that each assigned individual has passed the required background check.

No personnel shall be permitted to perform work or access the project site until the required documentation has been submitted and approved by the College.

C. The Contractor shall promptly notify the College of any changes in project personnel and shall provide the same background check documentation for any replacement or additional personnel prior to their assignment to the project.

6.12 Special Considerations for Radio Antenna Site

A. Because the radio antenna site supports critical communications infrastructure, the Contractor shall perform all work in a manner that ensures continuous, safe, and reliable operation of the facility.

B. The Contractor shall maintain all vegetation to prevent interference with radio transmission equipment, antenna structures, grounding systems, generator equipment, utility connections, security fencing, and access routes serving emergency communications infrastructure. Adequate clearances shall be maintained around all equipment, structures, and utility components to facilitate inspections, maintenance activities, emergency response, and uninterrupted operation of the site.

C. The Contractor shall exercise caution when operating equipment near communications assets and shall immediately report any conditions that may impact site operations, safety, security, or accessibility. Failure to maintain required clearances or to perform services in a manner that protects critical communications infrastructure may be considered a material breach of contract and may result in corrective action, contract termination, or other remedies available to the

Owner under the contract.

7 INVOICING AND PAYMENTS

7.1 Upon completion and acceptance of the completed work by the State, the Contractor shall submit a proper invoice for payment. This is a firm fixed price contract and single invoice is to be submitted upon completion and acceptance by the College.

7.2 According to BCCC’s Procurement Policies and Procedures Section 6.6, a proper invoice must include, without error, the Contractor's federal employer identification number or Social Security number, the Purchase Order Number, and any documentation required by regulation or the procurement contract. The College requires the Contractor's address, phone number, and the address where the work was provided to be included. All invoices must be submitted to the Accounts Payable Department’s email address:

AccountsPayableDept@bccc.edu

Or may be uploaded directly into the AP Invoice Tracking System through the below link:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/05056eca7ca04d538c166a02267cb657

Note: Failure to provide a proper invoice may result in a delay in payment.

7.3 Unless a payment is unauthorized, deferred, delayed, or set-off under BCCC’s

Procurement Policies and Procedures Section 7.3.7.3, payments to the Contractor will be made no later than 30 days after the State's receipt of a proper invoice from the Contractor. Payment will be considered to be made on the settlement date for an electronic funds transfer payment, or the mailing date of the check for a check payment.

7.4 Contractors are entitled to interest on late payments at the rate of 9 percent per annum per COMAR 21.06.09.06 (A) if an invoice is submitted within 30 days after the date of payment and a contract claim has not been filed. The State is not liable for interest accruing more than one year after the 31st day after the agency receives a proper invoice or on unpaid interest.

7.5 The State is generally exempt from federal excise taxes, Maryland sales and use taxes, District of Columbia sales taxes, and transportation taxes. The Contractor, however, is not exempt from such sales and use taxes and may be liable for the same.

7.6 Payment of an invoice by the College is not evidence that services were rendered as required under this Contract.

Attachment A Bid Information Sheet

Contractor is instructed to submit their prices on Attachment A – Bid Form via eMMA

(www.emma.maryland.gov) in accordance with the terms, conditions, and Scope of Work.

All prices submitted by the Contractor shall be fully loaded and inclusive of all costs associated with the performance of the services specified herein. Fully loaded pricing shall include, but not be limited to, labor, supervision, personnel, payroll expenses, benefits, overtime, equipment, tools, vehicles, fuel, transportation, mobilization, materials, supplies, disposal fees, insurance, licenses, permits, taxes, administrative costs, overhead, profit, and any other expenses necessary to provide complete and satisfactory performance of the required services.

No additional charges, surcharges, travel expenses, mileage fees, equipment rental fees, or other costs shall be invoiced to the Owner unless specifically authorized in writing pursuant to the contract.

The prices submitted on the Bid Pricing Sheet shall constitute the Contractor's total compensation for the services performed.

Base Contract Pricing

Provide a fixed price for all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform the services described in the specifications.

Description Frequency Unit Price

Mowing, trimming, weed control, brush removal, and site cleanup

Per Visit $__________

Estimated Annual Cost (Based on 20 service visits per year) Annual $__________

Alternates and Additional Services

Description Unit Unit Price

Emergency Vegetation Removal Per Hour $__________

Tree Trimming Per Hour $__________

Brush Hogging Per Hour $__________

Additional Labor Per Hour $__________

Hauling and Disposal of Vegetative Debris Per Load $__________

Removal of Fallen Limbs and Trees Per Job $__________

Herbicide Application (if authorized) Per Application

Snow Plowing (2 inches or greater) Per Event $__________

Snow Removal with Salt/Ice Melt Application Per Event $__________

This bid sheets needs to be uploaded into the eMMA to be considered responsive.

Signature: _____________________________

Print Name and Title: ________________________________________

Federal ID #_______________________ Date: _______________

Company Name______________________________

Address: ________________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________

Phone Number: _______________( office) _______________ (cell)

MBE MDOT Cert # (if applicable) _____________ VSBE ____________ SBR _____________

By submitting this bid pricing, the Contractor understands and agrees to comply with all specifications, terms and conditions, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The prices quoted shall be valid for 90 days. Multiple or alternate pricing are not acceptable unless otherwise stated in solicitation documents.

Attachment B Bid/Proposal Affidavit

A. AUTHORITY

I hereby affirm that I, _____________________ (name of affiant) am the ______________ (title) and duly authorized representative of _________________ (name of business entity) and that I possess the legal authority to make this affidavit on behalf of the business for which I am acting.

B. CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMMERCIAL NONDISCRIMINATION

The undersigned Contractor/Offeror hereby certifies and agrees that the following information is correct: In preparing its Bid/proposal on this project, the Contractor/Offeror has considered all Bid/proposals submitted from qualified, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and has not engaged in "discrimination" as defined in § 19-103 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. "Discrimination" means any disadvantage, difference, distinction, or preference in the solicitation, selection, hiring, or commercial treatment of a vendor, subcontractor, or commercial customer on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetic information or an individual's refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, disability, or any otherwise unlawful use of characteristics regarding the vendor's, supplier's, or commercial customer's employees or owners. "Discrimination" also includes retaliating against any person or other entity for reporting any incident of "discrimination". Without limiting any other provision of the solicitation on this project, it is understood that, if the certification is false, such false certification constitutes grounds for the State to reject the Bid/proposal submitted by the Contractor/Offeror on this project, and terminate any contract awarded based on the Bid/proposal.

As part of its Bid/proposal, the Contractor/Offeror herewith submits a list of all instances within the past four (4) years where there has been a final adjudicated determination in a legal or administrative proceeding in the State of Maryland that the Contractor/Offeror discriminated against subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, or commercial customers, and a description of the status or resolution of that determination, including any remedial action taken. Contractor/Offeror agrees to comply in all respects with the State's Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy as described under Title 19 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

B-1. CERTIFICATION REGARDING MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

The undersigned Contractor/Offeror hereby certifies and agrees that it has fully complied with the State Minority Business Enterprise Law, State Finance and Procurement Article, § 14-308(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, which provides that, except as otherwise provided by law, a contractor may not identify a certified minority business enterprise in a Bid/proposal and:

(1) Fail to request, receive, or otherwise obtain authorization from the certified minority business enterprise to identify the certified minority bid/proposal;

(2) Fail to notify the certified minority business enterprise before execution of the Contract of its inclusion in the Bid/proposal;

(3) Fail to use the certified minority business enterprise in the performance of the Contract; or

(4) Pay the certified minority business enterprise solely for the use of its name in the Bid/proposal.

Without limiting any other provision of the solicitation on this project, it is understood that if the certification is false, such false certification constitutes grounds for the State to reject the Bid/proposal submitted by the Contractor/Offeror on this project, and terminate any contract awarded based on the Bid/proposal.

B-2. CERTIFICATION REGARDING VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

The undersigned Contractor/Offeror hereby certifies and agrees that it has fully complied with the State veteran-owned small business enterprise law, State Finance and Procurement Article, § 14- 605, Annotated Code of Maryland, which provides that a person may not:

(1) Knowingly and with intent to defraud, fraudulently obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid another person in fraudulently obtaining or attempting to obtain public money, procurement contracts, or funds expended under a procurement contract to which the person is not entitled under this title;

(2) Knowingly and with intent to defraud, fraudulently represent participation of a veteran-owned small business enterprise in order to obtain or retain a Bid/proposal preference or a procurement contract;

(3) Willfully and knowingly make or subscribe to any statement, declaration, or other document that is fraudulent or false as to any material matter, whether or not that falsity or fraud is committed with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present the declaration, statement, or document;

(4) Willfully and knowingly aid, assist in, procure, counsel, or advise the preparation or presentation of a declaration, statement, or other document that is fraudulent or false as to any material matter, regardless of whether that falsity or fraud is committed with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present the declaration, statement, or document;

(5) Willfully and knowingly fail to file any declaration or notice with the unit that is required by COMAR 21.11.13; or

(6) Establish, knowingly aid in the establishment of, or exercise control over a business found to have violated a provision of § B-2(1) -(5) of this regulation.

C. AFFIRMATION REGARDING BRIBERY CONVICTIONS

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business (as is defined in Section 16-101(b) of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland), or any of its officers, directors, partners, controlling stockholders, or any of its employees directly involved in the business's contracting activities including obtaining or performing contracts with public bodies has been convicted of, or has had probation before judgment imposed pursuant to Criminal Procedure Article, § 6-220, Annotated Code of Maryland, or has pleaded nolo contendere to a charge of, bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe in violation of Maryland law, or of the law of any other state or federal law, except as follows (indicate the reasons why the affirmation cannot be given and list any conviction, plea, or imposition of probation before judgment with the date, court, official or administrative body, the sentence or disposition, the name(s) of person(s) involved, and their current positions and responsibilities with the business):

D. AFFIRMATION REGARDING OTHER CONVICTIONS

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business, or any of its officers, directors, partners, controlling stockholders, or any of its employees directly involved in the business's contracting activities including obtaining or performing contracts with public bodies, has:

(1) Been convicted under state or federal statute of:

(a) A criminal offense incident to obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public or private contract; or

(b) Fraud, embezzlement, theft, forgery, falsification or destruction of records or receiving stolen property;

(2) Been convicted of any criminal violation of a state or federal antitrust statute;

(3) Been convicted under the provisions of Title 18 of the United States Code for violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1961 et seq., or the Mail Fraud Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1341 et seq., for acts in connection with the submission of Bids/Proposals for a public or private contract;

(4) Been convicted of a violation of the State Minority Business Enterprise Law, § 14-308 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;

(5) Been convicted of a violation of § 11-205.1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;

(6) Been convicted of conspiracy to commit any act or omission that would constitute grounds for conviction or liability under any law or statute described in subsections (1)— (5) above;

(7) Been found civilly liable under a state or federal antitrust statute for acts or omissions in connection with the submission of Bids/Proposals for a public or private contract;

(8) Been found in a final adjudicated decision to have violated the Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy under Title 19 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland with regard to a public or private contract;

(9) Been convicted of a violation of one or more of the following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code:

(a) §7201, Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax;

(b) §7203, Willful Failure to File Return, Supply Information, or Pay Tax,

(c) §7205, Fraudulent Withholding Exemption Certificate or Failure to Supply Information;

(d) §7206, Fraud and False Statements, or

(e) §7207 Fraudulent Returns, Statements, or Other Documents;

(10) Been convicted of a violation of 18 U.S.C. §286 Conspiracy to Defraud the Government with Respect to Claims, 18 U.S.C. §287, False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Claims, or 18 U.S.C. §371, Conspiracy to Defraud the United States;

(11) Been convicted of a violation of the Tax-General Article, Title 13, Subtitle 7 or Subtitle 10, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(12) Been found to have willfully or knowingly violated State Prevailing Wage Laws as provided in the State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 17, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, if:

(a) A court:

(i) Made the finding; and

(ii) Decision became final; or

(b) The finding was:

(i) Made in a contested case under the Maryland Administrative Procedure act; and

(ii) Not overturned on judicial review;

(13) Been found to have willfully or knowingly violated State Living Wage Laws as provided in the State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 18, Annotated Code of Maryland, if:

(a) A court:

(i) Made the finding; and

(ii) Decision became final; or

(b) The finding was:

(i) Made in a contested case under the Maryland Administrative Procedure act; and

(ii) Not overturned on judicial review;

(14) Been found to have willfully or knowingly violated the Labor and Employment Article, Title 3, Subtitles 3, 4, or 5, or Title 5, Annotated Code of Maryland, if:

(a) A court:

(i) Made the finding; and

(ii) Decision became final; or

(b) The finding was:

(i) Made in a contested case under the Maryland Administrative Procedure act; and

(ii) Not overturned on judicial review; or

(15) Admitted in writing or under oath, during the course of an official investigation or other proceedings, acts or omissions that would constitute grounds for conviction or liability under any law or statute described in §§ B and C and subsections D(1)—(14) above, except as follows (indicate reasons why the affirmations cannot be given, and list any conviction, plea, or imposition of probation before judgment with the date, court, official or administrative body, the sentence or disposition, the name(s) of the person(s) involved and their current positions and responsibilities with the business, and the status of any debarment):

E. AFFIRMATION REGARDING DEBARMENT

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business, or any of its officers, directors, partners, controlling stockholders, or any of its employees directly involved in the business's contracting activities, including obtaining or performing contracts with public bodies, has ever been suspended or debarred (including being issued a limited denial of participation) by any public entity, except as follows (list each debarment or suspension providing the dates of the suspension or debarment, the name of the public entity and the status of the proceedings, the name(s) of the person(s) involved and their current positions and responsibilities with the business, the grounds of the debarment or suspension, and the details of each person's involvement in any activity that formed the grounds of the debarment or suspension).

F. AFFIRMATION REGARDING DEBARMENT OF RELATED ENTITIES

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

(1) The business was not established and does not operate in a manner designed to evade the application of or defeat the purpose of debarment pursuant to Sections 16-101, et seq., of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) The business is not a successor, assignee, subsidiary, or affiliate of a suspended or debarred business, except as follows (you must indicate the reasons why the affirmations cannot be given without qualification):

G. SUBCONTRACT AFFIRMATION

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business, has knowingly entered into a contract with a public body under which a person debarred or suspended under Title 16 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland will provide, directly or indirectly, supplies, services, architectural services, construction related services, leases of real property, or construction.

H. AFFIRMATION REGARDING COLLUSION

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business has:

(1) Agreed, conspired, connived, or colluded to produce a deceptive show of competition in the compilation of the accompanying Bid/proposal that is being submitted; or

(2) In any manner, directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement of any kind to fix the Bid/proposal price of the Contractor/Offeror or of any competitor, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the Contract for which the accompanying Bid/proposal is submitted.

I. CERTIFICATION OF TAX PAYMENT

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Except as validly contested, the business has paid, or has arranged for payment of, all taxes due the State of Maryland and has filed all required returns and reports with the Comptroller of the Treasury, State College of Assessments and Taxation, and College of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, as applicable, and will have paid all withholding taxes due the State of Maryland prior to final settlement.

J. CONTINGENT FEES

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

The business 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 business, to solicit or secure the Contract, and that the business 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 any other consideration contingent on the making of the Contract.

K. CERTIFICATION REGARDING INVESTMENTS IN IRAN

(1) The undersigned certifies that, in accordance with State Finance and Procurement Article, §17- 705, Annotated Code of Maryland:

(a) It is not identified on the list created by the Board of Public Works as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran as described in State Finance and Procurement Article, §17-702, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) It is not engaging in investment activities in Iran as described in State Finance and Procurement Article, §17-702, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The undersigned is unable to make the above certification regarding its investment activities in Iran due to the following activities:

L. CONFLICT MINERALS ORIGINATED IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (FOR SUPPLIES

AND SERVICES CONTRACTS)

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

The business has complied with the provisions of State Finance and Procurement Article, §14-413, Annotated Code of Maryland governing proper disclosure of certain information regarding conflict minerals originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo or its neighboring countries as required by federal law.

M. PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

In preparing its bid/proposal on this project, the…