MAA-MC-26-012 Ejector Pit Pumping and Sanitary Services at BWI Marshall Airport

The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) has issued a solicitation (Contract No. MAA-MC-26-012) for Ejector Pit Pumping and Sanitary Services at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, located in Anne Arundel County. The five-year contract, with an optional two-year renewal, requires a contractor to provide comprehensive pumping services for 26 ejector pits, holding tanks, and gray water stations, as well as maintain 5 portable toilets primarily during winter months. The contractor must supply all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, insurance, and expertise to routinely pump out sewage, graywater, and other holding tanks across various airport facilities including tunnels, baggage areas, lighting vaults, cargo ramps, and de-icing facilities. Bidders must have at least three years of experience in septic tank cleaning and demonstrate capability to service locations with varying frequencies ranging from 1 to 52 times annually. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, with bid submissions due by October 8, 2025, through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system. Bids will remain irrevocable for 90 days following the bid opening, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications.

The procurement includes a Small Business Preference but is not a Small Business Reserve contract, and there is no specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal. Contractors must comply with Maryland Living Wage Law, requiring covered employees to be paid at least $14.42 per hour for this Tier 1 contract. Insurance requirements are substantial, including comprehensive general liability coverage of at least $2 million per occurrence, commercial automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. A performance bond is required for contracts exceeding $100,000. The total contract cost is capped at $125,000, which includes a $125,000 extra work allowance to provide flexibility for unexpected expenses, passenger count growth, and increased facility usage. The contract is subject to fiscal year appropriations approved by the Governor and State Legislature, meaning actual spending may vary. Bidders must also submit various documentation including bid bonds, affidavits, experience questionnaires, drug-free workplace certifications, political contribution disclosures, and proof of registration with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.