MAA-MC-27-006 Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance of Compressors at BWI Thurgood Marshall and Martin State (MTN) Airports

The Maryland Aviation Administration is soliciting sealed bids for inspection, repair, and maintenance services on compressors at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Martin State Airport under contract MAA-MC-27-006, with bids due December 2, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 22. This procurement is reserved for certified small businesses meeting Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505 and certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs.

The scope covers routine preventive maintenance and inspections of compressors across thirteen buildings and facilities at both airports, performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., plus 24-hour emergency callback service available seven days per week. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, insurance, and technical expertise. Compensation consists of monthly fixed fees per compressor for routine inspections and preventive maintenance, plus hourly rates (straight time and overtime) for extra work and emergency repairs, with parts and materials charged at the contractor's purchase price plus 10% administrative fee not to exceed $2,500 per project. An Extra Work Allowance of $125,000 is included for non-routine and emergency expenses, though these funds are not guaranteed payments.

The contract term is five years from Notice to Proceed, with an option for one additional two-year renewal period at the MAA's discretion, subject to price adjustments based on CPI-U. The total contract cost represents the maximum spending authority subject to approval by the Maryland Board of Public Works and contingent upon fiscal year appropriations. Minority Business Enterprise and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise subcontract participation goals are both 0%, though contractors are encouraged to utilize such subcontractors when opportunities exist. The contract is designated Tier 1 under the Maryland Living Wage Law. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance, obtain airport security identification badges for personnel in secured areas, and comply with all federal and state regulations including OSHA requirements. Sealed bids are due December 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage with bid opening at 2:15 p.m. Written questions close October 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time. A bid bond equal to 5% of total contract price is required; performance bond equals total contract price. Bids are irrevocable for 90 days following opening.