PPE Cleaning

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA) to procure Fire Rescue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) care and maintenance services at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI Marshall) Airport. The scope of work includes pickup and delivery of PPE for basic and advanced cleaning, inspection, repair, and maintenance record documentation in accordance with NFPA 1851. The current inventory consists of 205 sets of structural firefighting gear. Bids are due by May 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day. The contract term is five years from the notice to proceed, with a not to exceed amount of $125,000 over the life of the contract. Pricing is to be provided on a fixed unit cost basis for the various cleaning, inspection, and repair services. An extra work allowance is included to cover any additional quantities requested by the BWI Marshall Fire Rescue Department. Bidders must have at least three years of experience providing these services to a fire department and meet other qualification requirements. The awarded contractor will be responsible for maintaining a records management system to track all PPE activities.

MBE firms are encouraged to respond, and federal, state, and local taxes are not applicable. The total contract amount is not to exceed $60,000 over the five-year period. Late bids will not be accepted, and bids are irrevocable for 90 days following the bid opening. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors.