D1LIFT28R - Automotive Lift Inspections and Repair- MDOT/SHA District 1

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT/SHA) District 1 is requesting sealed bids for automotive lift inspections and repair services under IFB D1LIFT28R, with bids due November 3, 2026.

The scope includes routine inspections and preventive maintenance performed by qualified technicians, trip charges from the contractor's base location to shops within District 1, corrective repairs, and emergency call-out services across all lifts in the district's maintenance facilities. All work must comply with applicable safety standards and regulations. Estimated service volumes are 75 hours of inspection labor, 15 trips, 175 hours of repair technician labor, and 10 hours of emergency call-out work. Bidders must hold proper licensing, insurance, and equipment certification as required under Maryland regulations and industry standards for automotive lift service providers.

Pricing is firm fixed-price, submitted on an hourly basis for inspection labor, repair technician labor, and emergency call-out work; per-trip charges; and a markup percentage on replacement parts and materials. The estimated part cost is $4,000 with a maximum allowable markup of 10 percent. MDOT/SHA is exempt from Maryland Sales and Use Taxes and Federal Excise Taxes, and vendors must exclude sales tax from bid prices.

Site visits are permitted and recommended to assess existing equipment and facility conditions. The contract is open to all qualified bidders without set-asides. Incumbent contractor information is available upon request from the contracting office. Contract award follows bid opening and evaluation, with an initial term and potential renewal options contingent upon performance and mutual agreement.