Home Accessibility Modification for DORS Client CS #26-18)

The Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services (MSDE, DORS) is requesting quotes for home accessibility modifications and residential construction for a single DORS client under RFQ R00B7600079, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 12:00 noon. This is a Certified Small Business (CSB) set-aside procurement — only certified small businesses are eligible to bid.

The scope includes threshold replacement at the garage-to-basement door with an ADA-compliant aluminum saddle threshold, installation of an automated door opener with keyless entry pad on the rear door, and installation of a BRUNO Elite curved indoor stairlift with power swivel seat and power folding footrest connecting the basement level to the first floor. All work must conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) for Buildings and Facilities of 1990 and 2010, as well as applicable trade and local codes. The project is located at 233 Mainstream Drive, Laurel, Maryland 20724. The contractor must obtain building permits from the City of Laurel and ensure all contractors and trades are City of Laurel certified.

Bidders must possess at least three years of general contracting experience and hold either a State of Maryland General Contractor License or Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) license at bid submission. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate, Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability of $1 million per claim and $3 million annual aggregate, and Workers' Compensation of at least $1 million per occurrence. A two-year warranty covering all components, maintenance, and repairs is mandatory. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract is federally funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (CFDA 84.126). Billing is monthly with invoices subject to DORS inspection approval; final invoices must be submitted within 60 days of contract termination. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is October 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM, followed by a mandatory site visit October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Questions are due October 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM.