Irvington Trash Compactor

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a turnkey trash compactor and chute system at its Irvington location in Baltimore, Maryland, with a pre-proposal conference on November 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx and bids due December 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Bidders must include a Section 3 compliance plan that demonstrates efforts to direct employment and economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, with a benchmark of 25 percent of labor hours to Section 3 workers, including five percent Targeted Section 3 workers.

The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, engineering, field verification, materials, equipment, permits, temporary services, demolition, disposal, installation, restoration, testing, training, warranties, and incidental work for a complete, code-compliant, fully operational system. The work is a turnkey project regardless of whether each component is listed in Attachment 1 Bid Sheet, and the building remains occupied during construction. Place of performance is 4025 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21229. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Bidders must submit firm-fixed pricing on the Bid Sheet. The contract term does not exceed one year, and HABC holds a unilateral option to renew for four additional one-year terms on the same terms and conditions unless the Bid Sheet specifies otherwise. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability coverage each require a minimum combined single limit of $1 million per occurrence, with HABC named as an additional insured, and Workers' Compensation coverage is required. Bids must include non-collusion affidavits, debarment certifications, conflict of interest statements, proof of insurance, three references, and evidence of capacity to be legally bound by contract. Payment is due within thirty days of receipt of approved invoices, and liquidated damages are $500 per day for contract delays.

Written questions are due by 4:30 p.m. on November 24, 2026. Bids are submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal at habc.bonfirehub.com/projects, with bid opening at 2:10 p.m. on December 4, 2026. HABC reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities, make single or multiple awards, and cancel the solicitation at any time.