Annapolis Towersite Landscaping - Maryland Public Television.pdf

Request for Quote

OF

1. REQUEST NO. BPM042811

Landscaping at the Annapolis Tower site for MPT

2. DATE ISSUED

August 18, 2026

3. DESCRIPTION: Provide lawn and grounds maintenance services at MPT’s Annapolis tower site.

4a. ISSUED BY:

Maryland Public Television 11767 Owings Mills Boulevard Owings Mills, MD 21117

5. DELIVER BY (Date) Period of Performance 2-year base period, one (1) two-year renewal option.

6. DELIVERY

X FOB DESTINATION

FOB ORIGIN

7. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 8. DESTINATION

a. NAME

Debra Simms

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER:

410 581 4240

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE Maryland Public Television/ Engineering Travys Montague

c. FAX NUMBER:

d. EMAIL ADDRESS:

debra.simms@mpt.org

b. STREET ADDRESS 11767 Owings Mills Boulevard

9. TO:

a. NAME of CONTRACTOR b. COMPANY

c. FAX NUMBER / EMAIL ADDRESS c. CITY Owings Mills

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE Maryland

e. ZIP CODE 21117

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

EMMA by September 8, 2026 @ 12:00 pm IMPORTANT: This request does not commit MPT to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the vendor.

11. SCHEDULE

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f) 001 BASE YEARS ONE AND TWO - Provide all equipment, material, labor, tools, supplies, insurance, etc., necessary to provide complete grounds maintenance services – Scope of Work Section 2.

40 CUTS $ $

002 TWO-YEAR RENEWAL OPTION - Provide all equipment, material, labor, tools, supplies, insurance, etc., necessary to provide complete grounds maintenance services – Scope of Work Section 2.

CUTS

003 Spring General Clean Up – Remove all accumulated seasonal debris (leaves, tree branches, twigs, stones).

EACH

Fall General Clean Up - Remove all accumulated seasonal debris (leaves, tree branches, twigs, stones).

ADD ALTERNATE #1 – Initial Northeastern Guy Path Remediation

ADD ALTERNATE #2 – Initial Northwestern Guy Path Remediation

ADD ALTERNATE #3 – Initial South Guy Path Remediation

Grounds Maintenance TOTAL = Combined Total of Items 001 through 007

TOTAL:

NOTE: Scope of Work and Additional provisions and representations are attached

BIDS WILL BE Not BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL.

All Bids must be uploaded to Public Solicitations: eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION a. COMPANY NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE NO.

c. COUNTY AREA CODE/NUMBER

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or print) EMAIL ADDRESS https://emma.maryland.gov/page.aspx/en/rfp/request_browse_public

MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Incorporation by Reference - All terms and conditions of the solicitation, and any changes thereto, are made a part of this contract.

2. Tax Exemption - The State of Maryland is generally exempt from Federal excise taxes, Maryland sales and use taxes, District of Columbia sales taxes, and transportation taxes. Exemption certificates shall be completed upon request. Where a contractor is required to furnish and install material in the construction or improvement of real property in performance of a contract, the Contractor shall pay the Maryland Sales Tax and the exemption does not apply.

3. Specifications - All materials, equipment, supplies or services shall conform to federal and State laws and regulations and to the specifications contained in the solicitation.

4. Delivery and Acceptance - Delivery shall be made in accordance with the solicitation specifications. MPT at its sole discretion may extend the term of performance for excusable delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the Contractor’s control. MPT unilaterally may order in writing the suspension, delay, or interruption of performance hereunder. MPT reserves the right to test any materials, equipment, supplies, or services delivered to determine if the specifications have been met.

The material listed in the quote/bid or proposal shall be delivered FOB the point or points specified prior to or on the date specified in the bid or proposal. Any material that is defective or fails to meet the terms of the solicitation specifications shall be rejected. Rejected materials shall be promptly replaced. MPT reserves the right to purchase replacement materials in the open market.

Contractors failing to promptly replace materials lawfully rejected shall be liable for any excess price paid for the replacement, plus applicable expenses, if any.

5. Non-Hiring of Employees - No employee of the State of Maryland or any unit thereof, whose duties as such employee include matters relating to or affecting the subject matter of this contract shall, while so employed, become or be an employee of the party or parties hereby contracting with the State of Maryland or any unit thereof.

6. Nondiscrimination in Employment - The Contractor agrees not to discriminate in any manner against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent so as reasonably to preclude the performance of such employment and to post and to cause subcontractors to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the substance of this clause.

7. Commercial Nondiscrimination Clause - Contractor represents and warrants that, as a condition of entering this Agreement, it will comply 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. Contractor understands that a material violation of this clause shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement and may result in termination of this Agreement, disqualification of Contractor from participating in State contracts, or other sanctions.

This clause is not enforceable by or for the benefit of, and creates no obligation to, any third party.

8. Financial Disclosure - The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 13-221 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, which requires that every business that enters into contracts, leases, or other agreements with the State of Maryland or its agencies during a calendar year in which the aggregate $100,000 or more, shall, within 30 days of the time when the aggregate value of these contracts, leases or other agreements reaches $100,000 file with the Secretary of State of Maryland certain specified information to include disclosure of beneficial ownership of the business.

9. Political Contribution Disclosure - The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 14-101 et seq. of the Election Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, which requires that every person that enters into contracts, leases, or other agreements with the State of Maryland or a political subdivision of the State, including its agencies, during a calendar year in which the person receives in the aggregate $100,000 or more, shall file with the State Administration Board of Election Laws a statement disclosing certain campaign or political contributions in excess of $500.

10. Anti-Bribery - The Contractor warrants that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, or partners nor any of its employees who are directly involved in obtaining or performing contracts with any public body has been convicted of bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe under the laws of any state or of the federal government or has engaged in conduct since July 1, 1977, which constitute bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe under the laws of any state or the federal government.

11. Registration – Pursuant to § 7-201 et seq. of the Corporations and Associations Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, corporations and other legal entities not incorporated or formed in the State shall be registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, 301 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201, before doing any interstate or foreign business in this State. Before doing any intrastate business in this state, a foreign corporation or legal entity shall qualify with the Department of Assessments and Taxation.

12. Contingent Fees – The contractor warrants that it has not employed or retained any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, other than a bona fide employee or agent working for the Contractor, to solicit or secure this agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, other than a bona fide employee or agent, any fee or any other consideration contingent on the making of this agreement.

13. EPA Compliance – Materials, supplies, equipment, or services shall comply in all respects with the Federal Noise Control Act of 1972, where applicable.

14. Changes – This Contract may be amended, in writing, with the consent of both parties.

Amendments may not change significantly the scope of the Contract.

15. Occupational Safety and Health Act (O.S.H.A.) – All materials, supplies, equipment, or services supplied as a result of this contract shall comply with the applicable U.S. and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act standards.

16. Termination for Convenience – Upon written notice to the Contractor, MPT may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, whenever MPT shall determine that such terminations is in the best interest of MPT or the State of Maryland. MPT shall pay all reasonable costs incurred up to the date of termination and all reasonable costs associated with termination of the contract.

However, the Contractor may not be reimbursed for anticipatory profits. Termination hereunder, including the determination of the rights and obligations of the parties, shall be governed by the provisions of COMAR 21.07.01.12A(2).

17. Termination for Default – When the Contractor has not performed or has unsatisfactorily performed the contract; payment shall be withheld at the discretion of MPT. Failure on the part of a Contractor to fulfill contractual obligations shall be considered just cause for termination of the contract and the Contractor is not entitled to recover any costs incurred by the Contractor up to the date of termination. Termination hereunder, including the determination of the rights and obligations of the parties, shall be governed by the provisions of COMAR 21.07.01.11(B).

18. Disputes – Except as otherwise may be provided by law, all disputes arising under or as a result of a breach of this contract that are not disposed of by mutual agreement shall be resolved in accordance with COMAR 21.10.04, Contract Claims and Disputes. Pending resolution of a claim, the Contractor shall proceed diligently with the performance of the contract in accordance with the procurement officer’s decision.

19. Multi-Year Contracts – If funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation in any fiscal year succeeding the first fiscal year, this contract shall terminate automatically as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which funds are not available. The Contractor may not recover anticipatory profits or costs incurred after termination.

20. Intellectual Property – Contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless MPT, its officers, agents and employees with respect to any claim, action, cost or judgment for patent infringement, or trademark or copyright violation arising out of purchase or use of materials, supplies, equipment or services covered by this contract.

21. Maryland Law Prevails – The laws of Maryland shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Contract.

22. Contractor Invoices – Invoices are to be emailed to the following address:

accountspayable@mpt.org. Questions may be addressed to: 410-581-4112.

Contractor agrees to include on the face of all invoices billed to MPT, its Taxpayer Identification Number, which is the Social Security Number of individuals and sole proprietors and the Federal Employer Identification Number for all other types of organizations. If a Blanket/Purchase Order document is issued, the Blanket/Purchase Order Number must be included. Payments to the Contractor pursuant this Blanket/Purchase Order shall be made no later than 30 days after the State’s receipt of a proper invoice from the Contractor. Charges for late payment of invoices, other than as prescribed by Title 15, Subtitle 1, of the State Finance and Procurement Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, or by the Public Service Commission of Maryland with respect to regulated public utilities, as applicable, are prohibited.

23. Reserved.

24. Indemnification – MPT shall not assume any obligation to indemnify, hold harmless, or pay attorneys’ fee that may arise from or in any way be associated with the performance or operation of this agreement.

25. Conflicting Terms – Any proposal for terms in addition to or different from those set forth in this blanket/purchase order or any attempt by the Contractor to vary any of the terms of this offer by Contractor’s acceptance shall not operate as a rejection of this offer, unless such variance is in the terms of the description, quantity, price or delivery schedule, but shall be deemed a material alteration thereof, and this offer shall be deemed acceptable by the Contractor without the additional or different terms. If this purchase order is an acceptance of a prior offer by the Contractor, the acceptance is expressly conditioned upon Contractor’s assent to any additional or different terms contained herein. The Contractor understands and agrees that the terms and conditions of this purchase order may not be waived.

26. Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace – The Contractor warrants that the contractor shall comply with COMAR 21.11.08 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace, and that the Contractor shall remain in compliance throughout the term of this purchase order.

27. Retention of Records – the Contractor shall retain and maintain all records and documents relating to this Contract for three years after final payment by the State hereunder or any applicable statute of limitations, whichever is longer, and shall make them available for inspection and audit by authorized representatives of the State, including the Director of Procurementor designee, at all reasonable times.

MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION TERMS AND CONDITIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE

OVER ANY OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

mailto:accountspayable@mpt.org

STATE OF MARYLAND

MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION

11767 OWINGS MILLS BOULEVARD, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

Landscaping at the Annapolis Tower site for MPT

ISSUE DATE: August 18, 2026

BID CLOSING DATE: 12:00 PM – September 8, 2026

BPM058358

PRE-BID CONFERENCE & SITE VISIT

Friday, August 28, 2026 – 11:00 AM

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE PROCUREMENT

This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which the 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 that are certified by the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA) Small Business

Reserve Program are eligible for award of a contract.

11767 OWINGS MILLS BOULEVARD OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

Dear Vendor:

This is an invitation to submit a bid for landscaping at the Annapolis tower site facility, located at 1690 Hawkins Road, Crownsville, MD 21401.

A pre-bid conference will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the tower site.

The Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory; interested offerors are not required to attend; however, all bidders will be expected to have a clear understanding of MPT’s requirements, provide services according to the specifications provided within this RFQ, and any posted amendments. Bidders will be required to provide a comprehensive bid.

A summary of the Pre-Bid Conference and all questions and answers known at that time will be uploaded to eMaryland Marketplace Advantage.

Please submit your bid and questions to eMMA. No responses will be accepted or evaluated via email. The total lump-sum cost, vendor qualifications, and references must be submitted on the appropriate form and attached documents.

Bids received late will be considered non-responsive.

Please read all documents contained in all the attachments of this Invitation for Bid.

Thank you, Debra Simms Procurement Officer II Maryland Public Television 11767 Owings Mills Boulevard Owings Mills, MD 21167 Phone: 410.581.4240 Email: debra.simms@mpt.org

MPT LAWN AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is seeking a Contractor to provide Lawn and Grounds Maintenance Services for its Annapolis Tower Site facility located at 1690 Hawkins Road, Crownsville, MD 21401.

1.1 Contract Type:

The resulting contract shall be for a firm fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract as described in

COMAR 21.06.03.02.

1.2 Contract Term:

The term of the Contract resulting from this IFB shall be for a period of 3 years with one (1) two-year option to renew.

1.3 Sole Point of Contact:

The sole point of contact for purposes of this IFB before the award of any Contract shall be:

Debra Simms Procurement Officer II Maryland Public Television 11767 Owings Mills Boulevard, Owings Mills, MD 21167 Phone: 410.581.4240 Email: debra.simms@mpt.org

1.4 Contract Manager:

The MPT Contract Manager for this project is:

Travys Montague, Chief Engineer Maryland Public Television 11767 Owings Mills Boulevard, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Phone: 410-581- 4291 Email: tmontague@mpt.org

1.5 Bid Closing:

12:00 p.m.– Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL

All Bids must be uploaded to Public Solicitations: eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) mailto:debra.simms@mpt.org mailto:tmontague@mpt.org

1.6 Contract Award Determination:

The contract is to be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and evaluation criteria set forth in the invitation for bids, and is either the most favorable bid price or the most favorable evaluated bid price. (COMAR 21.05.02.13)

1.7 Billing and Payment:

The Contractor shall invoice Maryland Public Television via email to accountspayable@mpt.org each month during the contract term. MPT reserves the right to withhold and/or reduce payment for unsatisfactory or non-compliant performance.

1.8 Question Due Date:

Questions are due to EMMA no later than Monday, August 31, 2026, by 12:00 PM.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES/DELIVERABLES

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is soliciting offers to provide landscaping services for MPT.

The Contractor awarded a contract shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, insurance, etc., necessary to provide complete grounds keeping services. Methods will be according to the University of Maryland Baywise Yardstick (https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/2021- 03/Baywise_5pager_06_17_14_FINAL.pdf), the Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (https://www.chesapeakelandscape.org/), and other best practices detailed below.

The proposed services/deliverables include, but are not limited to the following:

2.1 Scope of Services

The contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to perform the following services:

A. Turf shall be cut at a height of 2.5 inches every 7 to 14 days or as requested by management.

This constitutes approximately 20 cuts during the April to October timeframe (40 cuts for the two-year base term and 40 cuts for the two-year option term). All trash and small debris shall be removed prior to each mowing. All grass debris shall be cleared from walkways, curbs, and hard surfaces using a blower, not a lawnmower. Grass clippings shall not be blown into fence mesh, onto guy anchor rods, or into building infrastructure. The Contractor shall maintain the full extent of the current mowed zone (approximately 5 to 7 acres) without allowing the perimeter to decrease or inch inward over time. Any tree saplings or woody "volunteers" emerging within the mowing zone or at the perimeter edge must be cut down during each mowing event to prevent the establishment of brush. Once the initial clearing of the 60 ft. guy wire paths is completed under Section 2.1-I Guy Path Remediation (Add Alternate #1, #2 and #3), these areas shall be incorporated into the regular mowing cycle for the remainder of the contract term. Contractor shall not "scalp" the turf or trim to bare soil near structural footings, guy anchors, or tower bases.

B. String trim around all poles, signs, fences, buildings and tower guy anchor fence areas, as mailto:accountspayable@mpt.org https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/2021-03/Baywise_5pager_06_17_14_FINAL.pdf https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/2021-03/Baywise_5pager_06_17_14_FINAL.pdf https://www.chesapeakelandscape.org/ well as other obstructions during each cutting. Contractor shall maintain all fence lines in a completely "weed-free" state. This includes the manual or chemical removal of all climbing vines, woody saplings, and weeds within a 12-inch vertical and horizontal buffer zone of the fence base and throughout the fabric/structure of the fence. Growth shall be removed upon emergence; at no time shall vines be permitted to intertwine with the fence mesh. If vines are killed via herbicide, the dead biomass must be manually unthreaded and removed from the fence.

C. During April and either October or November, one general landscape cleanup (spring and fall cleanup) shall occur to remove accumulated seasonal debris (leaves, tree branches, twigs, stones, litter). These clean ups shall take place prior to the first and after the last scheduled grounds keeping events.

D. Two applications of a non-selective and/or pre-emergent herbicide shall be applied once in

April and again in July to all walks, curbs, fenced in areas, tower guy anchor fenced in areas, and other hard-surfaced areas to eradicate weeds. All materials must conform to federal, state and local ordinances and regulations. Before any application, a Material Safety Data Sheet shall be provided to the Contract Manager, Facilities Manager or designee.

All applications must be performed by a State Licensed Pesticide Applicator.

E. Guy wire paths shall be cleared and mowed from the tower to the outer guy wire anchor fence, extending 10 ft. beyond the fence. The contractor shall maintain a straight path of 60

ft. wide, cleared of overhanging brush and providing 10 ft. vertical clearance from the ground. This shall be maintained upon completion of the Guy Path Remediation as defined in Section 2.1-I.

F. All woody saplings or trees removed within the project scope must be cut to ground level.

Stumps shall be ground down to a minimum of 3 inches below grade. The resulting hole must be backfilled with topsoil and leveled to maintain a safe, mow able surface.

G. The contractor will be provided with a code for site locks. All gates must be kept closed and locked immediately upon entry and exit. After locking, the contractor must scramble the tumblers on the padlock. Security codes are confidential and shall not be shared.

H. The Contractor is responsible for locating and protecting all underground utilities, including copper grounding grids, leads, and conduits, prior to any stump grinding or invasive weed removal. Any damage to sidewalks, curbs, grounding wires, or surrounding areas caused by the Contractor shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense.

I. Guy Path Remediation

ADD ALTERNATE #1: Initial Northeastern Guy Path Remediation

ADD ALTERNATE #2: Initial Northwestern Guy Path Remediation

ADD ALTERNATE #3: Initial South Guy Path Remediation

1. The Contractor shall provide a separate, one-time fee for each alternate for the initial intensive clearing of the designated northeastern, northwestern, and southern guy wire path from the tower base to the guy anchor fences. This includes the removal of all standing trees, invasive brush, and overhanging limbs within a 60-foot-wide corridor (30 feet on either side of the guy wire) extending 10 ft. beyond the outer anchor fence and providing 10 feet of vertical clearance.

2. All woody vegetation within this 60-foot path must be ground to 3 inches below grade and leveled. All biomass and debris shall be chipped and hauled off-site. All wood that cannot be chipped shall be cut into 5’ logs and moved away from the path.

3. All work is to be performed by a Maryland-licensed tree expert. An ISA-certified Arborist must be on site when all work is being performed.

4. Upon completion, this area will be maintained under the regular mowing cycle as defined in Section 2.1-A & E.

5. Successful bidder shall provide and maintain insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Maryland, whose contract shall pay, defend, indemnify and save harmless MPT and the State of Maryland, as their interests may appear, against all liability, claim, loss, costs, damages and expenses on account of any injury or death to any person (including property of either party) occurring in, arising out of, or in any way relating to the use of the premises, except that such injury or loss of life or loss of or damage to property due to the willful misconduct and negligent acts of MPT and this indemnification withhold-harmless provision shall be specifically covered by insurance. The limits of coverage of this insurance shall be as follows:

Coverage Limits of Liability

Worker’s Compensation In accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland

Employers Liability $2,000,000.00 each occurrence

Comprehensive General Liability $10,000,000.00 each occurrence

Comprehensive Automobile Liability $1,000,000.00 each occurrence

Certificates for the above insurance, including contractual indemnification liability, shall be furnished to MPT before commencement of the job.

3. SITE INSPECTION:

Site visit attendance is not mandatory; however, all prospective offerors are required to familiarize themselves with all requirements for the project.

NOTE: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to check/confirm the conditions, area measurements, and material quantities to his/her satisfaction before bidding.

4. QUALIFICATIONS:

A. The Contractor shall be licensed in the State of Maryland in accordance with COMAR

Regulations. (Provide a copy with the offer/bid)

B. The Contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing grounds keeping services, including native plantings.

The Contractor shall supply with its offeror a list of at least three (3) references for services completed or ongoing of similar size and scope for review. The contractor shall provide a point of contact, a current phone number, and an email address for each reference submitted.

C. Employees of the Contractor must be proficient in the use of various types of landscaping equipment, including mowers, edgers, leaf blowers and gas-powered trimmers, and be familiar with the plants at MPT (a list can be provided on request).

5. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:

A. MPT will provide any assistance or guidance to the Contractor to ensure successful completion of all tasks identified in this IFB.

B. All materials shall be delivered in their original unopened containers with labels intact and legible.

C. All materials and supplies shall be stored off the ground surface and protected from weather with a waterproof covering.

D. During service, all vehicles, materials, and equipment shall be stored in a safe area, out of the way of traffic. Storage site location shall be approved by the Contract Manager before the storage of any materials on site.

E. Any materials that have not been specifically mentioned, but are necessary for the complete, safe and satisfactory completion of services, shall be provided by the Contractor as if specified herein.

6. HOURS OF OPERATION

A. All work for grounds maintenance shall be performed during normal business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

No work will be performed outside these hours unless specifically requested by the contract manager.

Work shall be performed so as not to interfere with the normal mechanical operations of the facility.

B. All work shall be performed in such a manner as not to inconvenience building occupants. Work shall be scheduled through the Maintenance Department prior to work being started to provide access to secure areas of the campus.

7. CONDITIONS COVERING WORK

A. The successful offeror shall cooperate with those in authority on the premises to observe all rules and regulations in force on the grounds and to prevent the loss or damage to the property and its employees. The successful offeror shall repair any and all damage he may have caused to the building or property.

B. Any damage to sidewalks, curbs, parked vehicles, MPT Facilities and surrounding areas etc.

from any work performed by the successful Contractor shall be repaired to the damaged party’s satisfaction, at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall submit within five (5) days of contract award, a copy of a current General Liability insurance policy showing sufficient limits of available policy coverage for acts involving the Contractor and any subcontracted personnel, in the event of personal injury or property damage at MPT, while engaged in the performance of the services described in this IFB.

8. BID SUBMISSION

A. Offerors shall include the following with their offer submission:

• Signed pricing proposal (IFB Form)

• Qualifications summary document

• Reference List document

• License

B. Included attachments:

• W9

9. EVALUATION AND AWARD

A. Evaluation and award will be made to the qualified offeror whose offer is determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive price for the services required in this solicitation.

B. The Contract for Lawn and Grounds Maintenance Services will be a firm fixed-price/indefinite-quantity Contract in accordance with COMAR 21.06.03.06.