Overhead, Rolling and Bi-Fold Door Servcies

Howard County, Maryland's Office of Procurement and Contract Administration is requesting bids on overhead, rolling, and bi-fold door services under IFB 2027-16, with bids due November 4, 2026 and a pre-bid conference on October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx. This is a service contract subject to Howard County's living wage requirement of $19.83 per hour (as of January 15, 2026) for all employees performing direct measurable work, applicable when annual compensation to the County exceeds $100,000.

The scope covers repair, restoration, service, installation, and maintenance of overhead, rolling, and bi-fold doors at multiple County locations. All assigned technicians must hold IDEA certification and maintain a minimum of two years of relevant experience. The prime contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years' demonstrated experience servicing, repairing, restoring, and installing these door types. The contractor must respond to general service calls within 24 hours and emergency calls within 2 hours, maintain a fully equipped service vehicle with replacement parts, conduct a facility inventory within 45 days of award, and deliver annual maintenance reports electronically within 72 hours of inspection.

The contract is for an initial one-year term with renewal options for five additional one-year periods at the County's sole discretion. All labor rates are inclusive of travel within Howard County and billable only from arrival at the designated work location; overtime, Sunday, and holiday work require prior written approval. Prices must remain firm for one year, with subsequent adjustments limited to the lower of the Consumer Price Index or 5% maximum increase with detailed justification.

The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability Insurance of $1 million, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. An Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal of 15% applies to certified minority, women, and disabled business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE) for contracts valued at $50,000 or more. A 1% aspirational goal for veteran-owned business enterprises (VOBE) also applies.