BID_SUBMISSION_CHECKLIST_-_Part-time_Lifeguard_Services_for_MDH_Potomac_Center_BPM057289.pdf

26-MDHPC-09/eMMA #BPM057289- Part-time Lifeguard Services for MDH Potomac Center– Bids Due 6/5/26 by 2:00pm EST

MANDATORY BID DOCUMENT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

The following is REQUIRED to be submitted with your bid in order to be considered for award. FAILURE TO INCLUDE ALL THE MANDATORY SUBMISSIONS SHALL DEEM YOUR BID NON-RESPONSIVE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD, REGARDLESS OF BID PRICE.

IFB Section V. Minimum Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements:

The Bidder or Lifeguard assigned to this contract shall meet the following minimum requirements, verified with required documentation:

1. The Lifeguard shall be at least eighteen (18) years old with a valid Driver’s License.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its Bid a copy of the Lifeguard’s Driver’s License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

2. The Lifeguard shall have at least two (2) years of experience providing Lifeguard services, preferably for the intellectually disabled and/or Dually-Diagnosed.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its Bid a current resume for the Lifeguard with at least three (3) references from the past five (5) years who can attest to the Lifeguard’s experience.

References must include name and contact information. □

3. The Lifeguard shall possess a current/active Lifeguard Certification from a provider approved by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH).

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its Bid a copy of the

Lifeguard’s Certification issued by a provider approved by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). □

4. The Lifeguard shall possess a current/active certification as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO).

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its Bid a copy of the

Lifeguard’s Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification. □

5. The Lifeguard shall possess a current/active certification in Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its Bid a copy of the Lifeguard’s current certification in Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED. □

6. The Bidder, if an agency or group, shall be registered with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation to do business in the State of Maryland, and have a status of Good Standing.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this qualification, the Bidder must provide a copy of documentation evidencing its registration with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. □

7. The Bidder shall possess Commercial General Liability Insurance, which shall cover losses resulting from or arising out of Contractor action or inaction in the performance of the Contract by the Contractor, its agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors, with a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with their bid their current Certificate of Insurance (COI).

8. The Bidder shall obtain, at their own expense, a criminal background check on the Lifeguard who shall be assigned to the contract. At a minimum, these checks must contain convictions and probation before judgement (PBJ) pleadings within the State of Maryland. This check may be performed by a public or private entity.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its bid certification that the Lifeguard has completed the required criminal background check described above (prior to their assignment). A previously completed background check from within the last three (3) years will also satisfy this requirement.

IFB Section VIII, Bid Submission Requirements:

1.) Completed and Signed Financial Form (Exhibit A) □

2.) Signed Bid/Proposal Affidavit (Attachment A) □

3.) Completed and Signed Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure (Attachment I) □

4.) All Required documentation as specified in Section V, “Minimum Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements (ABOVE) □ 5.) IF any Addendums are later added to this solicitation, a signed Addendum Acknowledgement Receipt shall be required for each Addendum as part of the bid submission package. □

IFB Section X, Award:

I understand that the total cost of the resulting contract shall not exceed $50,000. Bids over $50,000 will be rejected. □

IFB Section XIII, Questions:

Any questions regarding this Invitation for Bid (IFB) should be submitted in writing via email to the Procurement Officer at JessicaM.Bradley@maryland.gov. Questions should be submitted prior to the bid due date and time, but no later than: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by 2:00pm EST.

In accordance with COMAR 21.03.05, bids may be submitted electronically through electronic mail at Potomac.Procurement@maryland.gov or preferably through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).

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

***BID DUE DATE AND TIME IS: Friday June 5, 2026 BY 2:00PM EST.***

Late bids shall not be considered for award.

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