CC-622-260-003A

Baltimore City Community College is soliciting bids for mechanical replacement at its Life Sciences Building under a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) limited to Master Contractors certified under the State of Maryland's Indefinite Quantity Contract DGS-23-306-IQC for general construction in the Central Region, with bids due November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) and a pre-bid conference on October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement restricted to businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA).

The scope encompasses comprehensive mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical system replacements at 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. The project is classified as Category D ($1 million to $2.5 million). Construction duration is 1,095 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $750 per calendar day for delays. Prevailing wage requirements apply; all workers must receive compensation at rates specified in the prevailing wage determination for mechanical replacement work.

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal is 15% of total contract value. Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goal is 1%. Bidders must either meet these goals through certified subcontractors or request a full or partial waiver by demonstrating documented good faith outreach efforts. Bidders must submit MBE Attachment D-1A and VSBE Attachments E-1, E-1A, and E-1B identifying specific certified firms and work percentages.

Additional required submissions include a bid bond (for bids exceeding $200,000, with penalty of 5% of total bid plus add alternates), Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Payment of Employee Healthcare Expenses Certification, Corporate Diversity Addendum (for awards exceeding $1 million), and Attachment P listing all anticipated subcontractors with certification status. Questions are due October 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Bid prices remain firm for 120 days following bid opening. Awarded contractors must remit a 1% electronic transaction fee on all approved invoices within 45 days of each monthly reporting period and submit monthly usage reports. The contract will be structured as a Purchase Order Agreement in the form of Attachment K.