Port Endeavor Maintenance Services

The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 224043-S for Port Endeavor Maintenance Services, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive annual maintenance for the Port Endeavor, a 1974 43.9' aluminum Passch Marine Boat. Required services include detailed cleaning, thorough inspection, painting, repairs, and hardware system maintenance to be performed at the contractor's location. Key qualifications stipulate that the contractor must be located within 70 nautical miles of the Baltimore Inner Harbor. The procurement is structured for a three-year base contract period from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028. Bid submissions are due by March 10, 2025, at 11:00 am Eastern Time, with all bidder questions required to be submitted by March 5, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract award based on meeting all specified requirements. No pre-bid conference is scheduled for this procurement.

This is a Contingent Small Business Reserve procurement with specific participation guidelines. If a responsive and responsible Maryland certified Small Business submits a bid, only Maryland certified Small Businesses will be eligible for award; however, if no qualified small business bids are received, the procurement will open to all bidders. The solicitation indicates 0% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 0% Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) goals. An additional $30,000 allowance is included for potential extra work beyond base maintenance services. The contract will be funded entirely with state funds, with no federal funding involved. Bidders must submit fully loaded pricing for three consecutive contract years, including labor, profit, overhead, general operating, administrative, and all other expenses necessary to provide the required services. The Excel Bid Form (Attachment A-2) requires detailed pricing information and allows vendors to indicate their small business enterprise certifications.