Addendum 1 Pre-Bid Sign in.pdf

This is Addendum #1 to a solicitation issued by the Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Procurement for door and hardware upgrades across three school facilities. The solicitation, numbered IFB-27044, involves upgrades at Harlem Park Building #078 (Augusta Fells High School #430), Francis M Wood Building #178 (Vivien Thomas Medical Arts Academy #328), and Baltimore School for the Arts #415. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on October 19, 2026, with a pre-bid sign-in sheet attached to this addendum. Written questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by October 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and bids are due November 16, 2026 by 11:00 a.m. through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage portal, with bid opening scheduled for 12:00 p.m. that same day via Microsoft Teams. The contract term is twelve months from the issuance of the purchase order, with all work to be performed during specified summer and school-year hours, Monday through Friday.

The scope of work includes replacing doors and hardware, modifying frames as needed, and installing lockable hardware with visual lock status indicators across all three facilities. Materials must include 25% recycled content, FSC-certified wood, and low-emitting adhesives and sealants compliant with CARB 2020 and SCAQMD Rule 1168 standards. Bidders must obtain a bid bond equal to 2% of the total bid price, be prequalified by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works Contractors Qualification Committee, and hold a Maryland General Contractor license in good standing. The successful contractor must have at least five years of continuous experience in similar work and self-perform more than 51% of the work. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goals of 15% for certified minority-owned businesses and 7% for women-owned businesses apply only to certified Maryland Department of Transportation vendors and are not required for bids under $50,000. The contractor is responsible for all lead-based paint remediation, abatement oversight, environmental monitoring costs, and obtaining required permits. Award is subject to Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners approval.