Nondestructive Testing, Manlift Equipment and Ladders

Baltimore County, Maryland is requesting bids to establish a term contract for non-destructive testing services on manlift equipment and ladders on an as-needed basis, with bids due October 2, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. The County encourages MBE/WBE participation toward a 30 percent goal for discretionary procurements.

The scope covers inspection, testing, and certification of aerial ladder trucks, crane trucks, bucket trucks, scissors lifts, digger derricks, material handlers, and ground ladders across 14 line items. All inspection personnel must be certified SNT-TC-1A Level II, and contractors must demonstrate a minimum of ten years' experience in non-destructive testing and provide at least three references for equipment categories bid.

The estimated contract value is $100,000 over the entire term including renewals. The initial contract term runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with the County retaining the right to renew for up to four additional one-year renewal options under the same terms and conditions. Price escalations for renewal terms may be requested up to 90 days prior to expiration, limited to the lesser of Consumer Price Index changes or 5 percent. Pricing shall be quoted on a firm basis with all delivery costs included in unit prices; no fuel surcharges will be entertained.

Contractors must maintain general liability coverage of $1,000,000, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation with statutory limits. Award will be made within 60 days of bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions are due September 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. All bids must be submitted electronically through the County's Procurement Portal and include a Procurement Affidavit, First Source Hiring Agreement, Taxpayer Identification Number certification, proposal signature page, references, detailed test procedures, and MBE/WBE participation affidavit.