Supply and hauling of fill material to masonville dredged material containment facility - MBE 25%

The Maryland Environmental Service is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a supply and hauling contract to provide fill material for the Masonville Dredged Material Containment Facility (DMCF) located in Baltimore. The procurement seeks a contractor to supply and deliver approximately 60,000 tons of select fill material, which will be used for constructing pump pads, drydock ramp, fall protection, and stockpiling at the facility. The contract will have a total duration of 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with the majority of material delivery anticipated between November 2025 and January 2026. Key deliverables include electronic bid submission through the MES Procurement Portal (Bonfire system), with bids due on September 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM, and potential bidders must submit questions by August 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid price, with the total bid price in words serving as the basis for award.

The contract includes a significant Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation requirement of 25%, with specific subgoals for different classifications of minority-owned firms. Bidders must submit comprehensive MBE documentation, including Attachment A forms, and failure to do so will render bids non-responsive. Contractors unable to meet the MBE goal must follow specific waiver guidance procedures and submit Good Faith Effort Documentation. Importantly, self-performance capability is not considered a valid reason for MBE participation waiver requests. The procurement requires extensive certifications, including commercial nondiscrimination compliance, conflict of interest disclosures, tax payment certifications, and various legal affidavits. Successful bidders will have 10 working days after receiving the Notice of Intent to Award to submit required contract documents, including insurance certificates and MBE compliance forms. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract is based on a per-ton rate for the estimated 60,000 tons of fill material.