Bus Shelter Repair and Maintenance

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Bus Shelter Repair and Maintenance services throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area. The solicitation seeks an on-call contractor to repair and maintain approximately 573 bus shelters, with potential expansion to 650 shelters during the contract period. Required services include fixing or replacing shelter components such as benches, map cases, glass panels, advertising displays, trash cans, and shelter frames, along with graffiti removal, painting, inspections, and emergency repairs. Bidders must meet stringent minimum qualifications, including ten years of experience as a prime vendor performing maintenance and repairs on bus shelters, with three references from unaffiliated customers. Contractor personnel must have five years of experience in shelter maintenance, with resumes required for all anticipated workers. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 10:30 AM via Microsoft Teams, with an RSVP deadline of October 14, 2025. Questions are due by October 27, 2025, at 4 PM, and final bids are due December 3, 2025, at 1 PM. Evaluation will be based solely on total bid price, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract includes a significant Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal of 10 percent, requiring detailed documentation and compliance with MDOT MBE forms and requirements. Contractors must complete comprehensive forms demonstrating outreach to and inclusion of certified minority-owned businesses, with specific provisions for calculating MBE participation credits. The five-year fixed-price contract includes a base term of three years with two potential option years, featuring a miscellaneous work allowance of $52,500 annually. Contractors must maintain extensive insurance coverage, including $5,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance. Additional requirements include compliance with living wage regulations, with wages determined by the service location's tier (Tier 1 or Tier 2 areas). The contract prohibits travel reimbursement and does not involve federal funding. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including conflict of interest disclosures, tax compliance certifications, and detailed labor resumes, with strict requirements for subcontractor approvals and performance tracking.