DEI-604-26 Baltimore Highlands Elementary School - Installation of a Secure Vestibule

Baltimore County Public Schools Department of Purchasing is soliciting bids for installation of a secure vestibule at Baltimore Highlands Elementary School under Solicitation Number DEI-604-26, with sealed bids due electronically February 12, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time. All bidders must be pre-qualified by the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation Contracts Division in Category "I" (Buildings), Classification Number 2 (Renovation) prior to bid opening — a mandatory eligibility gate.

An overall Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal of 25 percent has been established for the project; all prime contractors, including certified MBE firms, are required to attempt to achieve this goal. Bidders must submit completed Attachment A (Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit) and Attachment B (MBE Participation Schedule) with proposals.

The scope is installation of a secure vestibule at the school located at 4200 Annapolis Road, Halethorpe, Maryland 21227. The estimated project cost falls within the Department of Public Works cost group B range of $100,001 to $500,000. The project is subject to State of Maryland Prevailing Wage Rates as determined by the Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation — Division of Labor & Industry.

A mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time via Microsoft Teams, immediately followed by an in-person pre-bid site visit at the school at 1:00 P.M. on the same date. Solicitation documents are available beginning January 15, 2026, through a Solicitation Document Request form submitted to the BCPS Office of Purchasing, with access links provided via email within eight business hours. Virtual bid opening occurs via Microsoft Teams beginning 10 minutes after the bid deadline.