Request for Proposals for Kane Street Sanitation Yard Renovation Construction Services

The Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority is requesting proposals for construction renovation services at the Kane Street Sanitation Yard located at 111 Kane Street in Baltimore, Maryland, with proposals due November 9, 2026. Local hiring requirements under Baltimore City Code Article 5, Subtitle 27 apply — contractors must meet with the Mayor's Office of Employment Development within two weeks of award and ensure at least 51 percent of new jobs are filled by Baltimore City residents. MBE/WBE participation goals under Baltimore City Code Article 5, Subtitle 28 also apply; bidders must submit completed Statement of Intent Forms and MBE/WBE Participation Affidavits with their proposals.

The scope includes removal and replacement of the garage floor with new reinforced concrete flooring and trench drains (approximately 40,000 square feet); roof repairs; demolition of approximately 7,300 square feet of existing interior office space and construction of approximately 8,900 square feet of new finished office space including bathrooms and locker areas; replacement and repair of windows and doors; electrical system upgrades including EV charging infrastructure; plumbing and HVAC improvements; vehicle wash system installation; ADA-compliant ramp construction; new parking spaces; security features; and landscaping. Work is detailed in Exhibits 1–4, prepared by LaBella Associates and incorporating City of Baltimore Department of Public Works Standards (2006). The contractor must submit a Quality Control Plan within 15 days of Notice to Proceed and comply with a waste management plan targeting 50 percent salvage and recycling rate by weight of nonhazardous solid waste, with 100 percent recovery required for uncontaminated packaging materials and construction office waste.

The contract term is 365 consecutive calendar days, with garage floor replacement prohibited between December 15 and March 15. Contractors must coordinate with the City's remediation contractor on asbestos and lead paint removal before demolition. All work must comply with prevailing wage rates established for Baltimore City. Overtime inspection is charged at $32.00 per inspector hour for work beyond normal business hours.