Appliance Replacement for Various HABC Properties

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) is requesting bids for a full turnkey appliance replacement project at multiple public housing sites under IFB B-2069-26, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a pre-proposal conference on August 12 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time via WebEx. The contract is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, requiring bidders to submit a Section 3 compliance plan demonstrating achievement of 25% of total labor hours performed by Section 3 workers (with 5% from Targeted Section 3 workers) through employment, training, or subcontracting with Section 3 business concerns.

The scope encompasses furnishing, delivery, removal, legal disposal, installation, connection, leveling, testing, cleanup, warranty documentation, and closeout documentation for refrigerators, ranges, and dishwashers at multiple properties identified in Attachment 1 (Bid Sheet) and Attachment 15 (Scope of Work). Replacement appliances must be black units matching existing sizes, capacities, utility types, and specifications.

The contract term is 365 calendar days from the Notice-to-Proceed, with HABC reserving the right to renew at the same pricing. All bids must be firm-fixed price submitted electronically via https://habc.bonfirehub.com/projects, with bid opening at 2:10 p.m. the same day via WebEx. Bidders must provide three professional references, execute the Authorization for Verification of References form, and submit evidence of Worker's Compensation Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance, General Liability Insurance, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum A.M. Best's Rating of B+VI and deductibles not exceeding $1,000 per occurrence; HABC must be named as additional insured on General Liability policies. No bid guarantee or performance/payment bond is required. Payment is made electronically within 30 days of receipt of approved invoices, less 10% retainage, with final payment upon completion and acceptance. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for delays. Non-mandatory site visits are available August 13–14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time at seven locations.