AH-000-270-003 IQC Replacement of Gymnasium Bleachers Maryland School for the Deaf

The Maryland Department of General Services is soliciting bids on a Purchase Order under an Indefinite Quantity Contract for the complete replacement of gymnasium bleachers at Maryland School for the Deaf, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This solicitation is restricted exclusively to Small Business Enterprises certified and approved under the Master Contractors Central Region IQC contract (DGS-23-306-IQC).

The scope specifies removal of existing bleachers and installation of a Hussey Seating Company MAXAM freestanding/recessed telescopic bleacher system, approximately 78 feet 6 inches long, eight rows high, with 366 total seats including six ADA-accessible spaces. The new system features Courtside XC10 plastic seat modules with orange "MSD" lettering, friction integral power operation with dual pendant controls, 5/8-inch plywood decking with polyurethane coating, and self-storing aisle rails. All work must be performed by qualified or factory-authorized personnel within 365 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in similar commercial telescopic/retractable spectator seating installation and hold all required Maryland state and local licenses.

Liquidated damages are assessed at $350 per calendar day for project delays. The contractor must provide a two-year unconditional warranty on all work and materials from substantial completion, and obtain manufacturer warranties including a 10-year structural warranty and 5-year component warranties. All work must comply with ICC 300, International Building Code, ADA accessibility, National Electrical Code, OSHA requirements, and manufacturer specifications.

MBE subcontracting participation goal is 5 percent; VSBE goal is 0 percent. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at 8169 Old Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, Maryland. Questions are due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., directed to Procurement Officer Elsie Bateman. Bid prices remain irrevocable for 120 days following bid opening. A bid bond (for projects exceeding $100,000), MBE documentation, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Payment of Employee Healthcare Expenses Certification, and Attachment P (subcontractor list) are required at submission. Prevailing wage rates apply. Payment is due within 30 days of proper invoice receipt; a 1 percent electronic transaction fee applies to all approved invoices.