Amendment #1 - BPM058358.pdf

This is Amendment #1 to a landscaping services solicitation issued by Maryland Public Television (MPT) for grounds maintenance at its Annapolis Tower Site located in Crownsville, Maryland. The amendment modifies the bid closing date and submission requirements for the project. The original bid closing date of Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. has been extended to Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET. A significant change requires that all bids must be uploaded to the Public Solicitations eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) platform, with email submissions no longer accepted. The non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit remains scheduled for August 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and questions are due August 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The scope of work encompasses complete grounds keeping services across approximately 5 to 7 acres, including turf cutting at 2.5 inches every 7 to 14 days (40 cuts during the two-year base period and 40 cuts for an optional two-year renewal term), string trimming, spring and fall general cleanups, herbicide applications, guy wire path maintenance, and woody vegetation removal. The contract is firm fixed-price, indefinite-quantity with an initial three-year term and one two-year renewal option. This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement limited to vendors certified as small businesses by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA). Contractors must hold a Maryland license, possess a minimum of three years' experience in grounds keeping services, provide three references, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including worker's compensation and comprehensive general liability of $10,000,000 per occurrence. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.