Office of Traffic Building #1 Commercial Wall Prep, Painting and Wallpaper Removal

The Maryland State Highway Administration is requesting bids on commercial wall preparation, painting, and wallpaper removal services at the Office of Traffic Building #1 in Hanover, Maryland under IFB FODPTT26SB, with bids due March 4, 2026 at 12:00 noon. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small businesses as defined under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501–14-505.

Scope covers three areas: the OOTS Training Room (approximately 228 square feet of wallpaper removal, 414 square feet of wall painting, and 144 square feet of bulkhead painting); Office 1 (approximately 240 square feet of wallpaper removal and 336 square feet of wall painting); and Office 2 (approximately 240 square feet of wallpaper removal and 336 square feet of wall painting). Work includes wallpaper removal using industry-standard instruments, wall crack and hole filling, primer/sealer application, and paint color coordination with the State. All coatings and materials are the contractor's responsibility at a fixed supplies cost of $3,200. Labor is priced by the hour: wallcovering removal and wall preparation at 160 hours and wall painting at 110 hours. Contract duration is 60 days or sooner. Ceilings are excluded except for bulkheads in the training room.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of commercial painting and wallpaper removal experience with at least three references from the past five years, maintain a current Maryland Business License, and provide proof of Workers' Compensation and Liability Insurance. Commercial General Liability insurance must be $1 million combined single limit per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate; Workers' Compensation insurance must be at least $1 million per occurrence. The State must be listed as an additional insured.

Award goes to the responsible bidder submitting the responsive bid with the lowest total price. MBE/DBE subcontracting goal and VSBE participation goal are zero percent. A pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for February 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the project location. Questions are due March 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Addendum No. 1, issued February 18, 2026, revised the Bid Price Form; acknowledgement of receipt must accompany bid submittal. Bids are irrevocable for 120 days following the bid due date or until any protest is finally resolved.