Maryland Correctional Institution - Hagerstown Sallyport Gate Repair

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is requesting bids on removal and replacement of a damaged Sallyport Vehicle Gate at Maryland Correctional Institution - Hagerstown under IFB BPM057973, with bids due October 15, 2026, and a pre-bid conference on September 16, 2026. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement designated exclusively for certified small businesses meeting statutory requirements under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501-14-505; only businesses certified by the Department of Social and Economic Mobility's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs are eligible for award.

The scope includes removal of the existing damaged gate system and furnishing and installation of a new Tymetal PLUSS Vehicle Gate System with associated components: slide gate footer with 3,000 PSI concrete, galvanized steel posts and mesh, razor tape, pedestrian swing gate, and all necessary field welding and equipment. Bidders must demonstrate three years of experience providing security fencing and/or security gate installations comparable in size and scope, supported by references from the past five years.

Contract performance is scheduled from October 2, 2026, through February 19, 2027, approximately 90 days. The contractor must maintain a minimum two-year warranty covering all labor, materials, and workmanship with on-site response to warranty service calls within twenty-four hours. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of one million dollars combined single limit per occurrence and Worker's Compensation insurance of one million dollars per occurrence.

Required bid attachments include the Price Form, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Bidder Information Sheet, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, Mercury Affidavit, Reference Checks, List of Current or Prior State Contracts, Legal Action Summary, and financial capability documentation. Questions are due September 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Site visits may be arranged by contacting Procurement Officer Lloyd Houston by September 18, 2026. Contractor personnel must undergo CJIS criminal background checks and comply with on-site security procedures; personnel convicted of crimes against property, theft, fraud, crimes against public administration, or crimes of violence are ineligible. The award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid price. No federal funding is associated with this contract, and MBE and VSBE subcontracting goals are not applicable.