Replacement of Sliding Glass Doors with Detention-Grade Swing Doors

Howard County and the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services are seeking a contractor to replace sliding glass doors with detention-grade swing doors at the Patuxent Institution located in Jessup, Maryland. The procurement opportunity, identified by State Local Contract Opportunity ID 676578675a7711a89b05fb1c, involves specialized facilities maintenance work with strict security requirements. Contractors must comply with comprehensive security protocols outlined in the Facilities Maintenance Supplemental document, including mandatory criminal background checks through the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and specific personnel restrictions. Potential bidders must be prepared to meet rigorous security clearance criteria, with disqualification for individuals with certain criminal convictions, particularly those involving property crimes, theft, fraud, and violent offenses. The solicitation is posted on December 10, 2024, with proposals due by December 16, 2024, requiring precise adherence to submission guidelines and security screening processes.

The contract includes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Participation Goal, mandating specific subcontractor engagement requirements for MDOT-certified minority-owned businesses. MBE prime contractors can count up to 50% of their own work toward the overall MBE goal and up to 100% toward one subgoal. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including the MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit (Form D-1A) with their bid, and additional compliance documentation within 10 business days of being named the recommended awardee. Monthly reporting is required, including Prime Contractor Paid/Unpaid MBE Invoice Reports due by the 10th of each month, with all documentation to be retained for three years post-contract completion. Failure to properly complete Form D-1A may result in immediate bid rejection. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the specialized nature of detention-grade door replacement and stringent security requirements suggest a potentially substantial infrastructure investment focused on institutional facility improvements.