Fire and life safety inspection, testing and maintenance services on the campus of morgan state university

Morgan State University, a Maryland state agency, is requesting sealed bids for fire and life safety inspection, testing, and maintenance services across its Baltimore campus under IFB 26PRO-0001-S, with bids due July 17, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting on June 17. A 17% Minority Business Enterprise subcontractor participation goal applies based on total contract dollar amount including renewal options.

The scope encompasses inspection, testing, and maintenance of wet and dry fire sprinkler systems, pre-action systems, kitchen hood suppression systems, portable fire extinguishers, emergency and exit lighting, fire alarm systems, smoke evacuation systems, fire doors and curtains, and elevator certification testing. All work must comply with applicable National Fire Protection Association standards and Maryland codes. The contractor must maintain Maryland State Sprinkler Contractor's License and Maryland State Fire Extinguisher License. Key personnel must include a Project Manager with minimum NICET Level III Fire Protection Technician certification, a Site Superintendent with NICET III credentials or equivalent, fire alarm technicians with NICET Level II certification minimum, and fire suppression technicians with NICET Level II in water-based systems. The contractor must provide 24/7/365 service call availability with two-hour response time and completion of critical deficiencies within 24 hours.

The contract structure consists of a base year with four one-year option periods, for a total term of five years. Bidders must submit fully burdened pricing including base-year cost, unit prices for service-based adjustments, labor rates by category (project manager, superintendents, fire alarm technicians, suppression technicians, helpers) with standard, overtime, and holiday rates, and an annual parts and materials allowance. For bids exceeding $100,000, a 5% bid bond is required, with Performance and Payment Bonds each at 100% of contract price upon award. Bidders must be registered on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage prior to contract award. Written questions are due by noon on June 22, 2026. Bidders must submit three examples of similar relevant experience and complete required affidavits addressing non-discrimination, MBE compliance, tax payment, debarment status, and conflict of interest.