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    BATTERY PARK: ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION & MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT 4900 BATTERY LANE, BETHESDA, MD

    Issued by Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County
    countyIFBHousing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery CountySol. 240003
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Apr 10, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 17, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Housing Opportunities
    county
    NAICS CODE
    238290
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Invitation For Bid for elevator modernization and maintenance services at 4900 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD by Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County. Includes replacement of elevator controls, electrical and mechanical components, and compliance with safety codes. Extensive insurance and bonding requirements apply. Mandatory site inspection and virtual meetings scheduled.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    240003
    Type / RFx
    IFB
    Status
    open
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    March 17, 2026
    Due Date
    April 10, 2026
    NAICS Code
    238290AI guide
    Agency
    Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County

    Description

    The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, Maryland (hereinafter referred to as “HOC”) is soliciting bids for the purpose of providing elevator modernization and elevator maintenance services at 4900 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814. Work includes but is not limited to replacing the existing elevator motion controls and related electrical and mechanical components on the existing elevator at HOC at Battery Lane Apartments.

     

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2026-IFB-025
    • Department: Asset Management
    • Department Head: - (-)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-03-30T16:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-03-27T15:00:00.000Z — To Join Online: Meeting URL: meet.google.com/ijv-dcjz-rhb To Join by Phone: Call-In Number: +1 929-282-1192 Meeting Pin: 505 602 872#

    Meetings & Milestones

    EventDateLocation
    Virtual Bid Opening2026-04-10T16:20:00.000ZTo Join Online: Meeting URL: meet.google.com/bqt-qexu-jii To Join by Phone: Call-In Number: +1 929-399-7740 Meeting Pin: 604 635 913#
    Mandatory Site Inspection *(attendance required)*2026-03-25T14:00:00.000Z4900 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Subcontractor / Trade Contractor Insurance Limits
       Insurance Limits for All Subcontractor or Subcontractors Non-Enrolled in the OCIP
      *If an OCIP is placed enrolled subs will be insured by the full OCIP limits
       Low RiskMedium RiskHigh RiskCranes over 21 Tons
      Commercial General Liability ("CGL") per Occurrence$1MM$1MM$1MM$1MM
      CGL General Aggregate$2MM$2MM$2MM$2MM
      CGL Products Completed Operations$2MM$2MM$2MM$2MM
      Umbrella$1MM$5MM$10MM$25MM
      Professional Liability (E&O)N/AN/AN/AN/A
      Workers' CompensationStatutoryStatutoryStatutoryStatutory
      Employers' Liability$1MM$1MM$1MM$1MM
      Auto Liability$1MM$1MM$1MM$1MM

      For purposes of this Subsection, the following categories and types of Trade Contractors / Subcontractors shall be deemed to be “Low,” “Medium,” or “High” Risk as so identified and designated below: 

      Aluminum Windows and Curtain WallHighMisc. & Ornamental MetalsMedium
      Appliances, Furniture, Interior Signage (Install)LowPainting & Wall CoveringLow
      Cabinets, Vanities, Shower Doors & MirrorsLowPlies and CaissonsHigh
      CarpentryMediumPlumbingMedium
      Caulking/WaterproofingMediumPoolsMedium
      Ceramic Tile, Marble and GraniteLowPowered Doors, Gates & Garage DoorsMedium
      CranesHighRailingsMedium
      DemolitionHighRoofingHigh
      DewateringMediumService & MaintenanceLow
      Drywall & PlasterLowScaffoldingHigh
      ElectricalMediumSkylightsHigh
      ElevatorsHighSpray FireproofingMedium
      ExcavationMediumStructural SteelHigh
      Exterior Brickwork, Cast Stone, CMU, Precast Panels, Metal PanelsHighStucco & EIFSHigh
      Fiber Optic, Cable and Data WireLowSuperstructureHigh
      Fire Alarm & Security SystemsLowSupply OnlyLow
      Fire SprinklersMediumWindow TreatmentsLow
      Fixed HoistHighWindow Washing (Exterior 3+ Stories)High
      Flooring (Tile & Wood, Carpet)Low  
      Foundations, Sheeting and ShoringHigh*All Other Contractors shall be required to carry insurance customary for their scopes of work, in the region where work is being done, but in no event shall any contractor carry less insurance than what is required for low-risk general liability Subcontractors*
      Foundation Waterproofing and Damp ProofingMedium
      HVACMedium
      Landscape & HardscapeLow
      Millwork/TrimLow
    • Elevator Modernization

      Provide non-proprietary materials to modernize the elevator located at 4900 Battery Lane, Bethesda, MD. Materials shall be manufactured and installed according to ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators and applicable codes. 

      All work shall comply with the project details contained herein. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, transportation, and permits necessary to perform the scope of work listed herein.

      Work Scope 

      Section A: Simplex Traction Elevator

       

      A.01 Machine Room: 

      • Replace existing elevator Motion Controller, Dispatch Panel and Selector.

       

      • Provide and install new:

      • Microprocessor based motion controllers.
      • Compatible isolation transformers, chokes and filters.
      • Traveling conductors and associated electrical wiring.
      • Conduit, trough work, terminal junction boxes, terminal blocks and electrical connectors.

      • Replace existing elevator Motor Drives and Motor Generators. 

       

      • Provide and install new:

      • Digital SCR drive units.
      • Digital speed encoder and tachometer.
      • Electrical wiring, filters and connectors.

      • Replace existing Electrical Wiring and Wire ways.

       

      • Provide and install new:

      • Electrical control wiring and conduit extending from main line disconnect switch to elevator motion controller.
      • Electrical traveling conductors extending from elevator motion controller to appropriate hoistway destinations.
      • Appropriately sized conduit, trough work and raceway throughout elevator machine room and hoistways.

      • Replace the existing Drive Machine.

       

      • Provide and install new:

      • Geared traction drive machine.
      • Disk break assembly.
      • Gear lubricants and fluids compounded to machine manufacturers specifications.
      • Unintended movement safety.
      • 8 x 19 ½” steel hoist cables and shackling.

      • Replace existing Hoist Motors.

       

      • Provide and install new:

      • VVVF-AC elevator duty hoist motors.
      • Flange mount coupling for motor mounting.

      • Replace existing Overspeed Governors and Tensioning Sheaves.

       

      • Provide and install new:  

      • Overspeed governors.
      • Tail tensioning sheaves.
      • ½” wire governor ropes and fasteners.
      • Overspeed switches, electrical wiring and associated mounting hardware.

       A.02 Hoistway:

      • Replace existing Car Top Inspection and Hoistway Leveling Switches.

       

      • Provide and install new: 

      • Digital landing device equipped with steel hoistway selector tape, guides and positioning readers.
      • Code compliant car top inspection station.
      • Mechanical hoistway limit switches.
      • Mounting hardware.

      • Replace existing Car Door Components and Related Operating Devices.

       

      • Provide and install new:

      • Car door track, hangers and nylon door rollers.
      • Closed Loop car door operators and motors.
      • Door linkages, drive arms and door belts.
      • Retractable “zone-lock” car door mechanical clutches and door restrictors.
      • Car door gate switch and associated electrical wiring.
      • Infra-red motion detector edge on elevator cab door.

      • Replace existing Hoistway Doors and related operating devices.

       

      • Provide and install new:

      • Baked enamel hoistway door panels.
      • Hoistway door tracks, hangers and nylon door rollers.
      • Electrical interlocks, relating cables and engaging roller mechanisms.
      • Electrical door lock wiring, flexible conduit and associated connectors.
      • Mechanical door sill closures, spirators, nylon door gib inserts and fire rated door restrictor plates.

      • Retain existing Pit Equipment.

      • Recondition existing:

      • Car and counterweight spring buffers.
      • Steel buffer stands.

      • Retain existing Car Sling and Counterweight Frame.

       

      • Recondition and align existing car sling and replace missing hardware as required.

       

      • Recondition and align car sling safety device.

       

      • Provide proper counterbalancing of the cab and counterweight frame assembly.

       

      • Provide and install new:

      • Spring tension car and counterweight roller guides and rollers.
      • Safety overspeed switches.
      • Car steady plates.
      • Sound isolation and mounting hardware as needed.

       

      A.03 Fixtures/Cosmetics:

      • Replace existing Car and Corridor Signal Fixtures.

      • Provide and install new:

      • Car operating panel equipped with all necessary floor push buttons, on/off key switches and Braille identification plates.
      • Flush mount corridor call stations equipped with floor push buttons and code compliant fire emergency key switches.
      • Electrical signal wiring for all car and corridor fixtures.

      • Install Position Indicator Panels and Lanterns.

       

      • Provide and install new:

      • Digital car positional indicators equipped with ADA code compliant passing chimes for the visually impaired. (In COP)
      • Digital lobby positional indicators (main lobby’s only).
      • Cab traveling lanterns equipped with ADA code compliant arrival gongs for the visually impaired.
      • Electrical interconnections and associated position indicator wiring.

      • Replace existing Emergency Communication Devices and Signage.

       

      • Provide and install new:

      •  Fire fighter’s emergency recall service (phases 1&2).
      • Code compliant hands-free emergency communication devices in each elevator cab.
      • 2-way text and video messaging communications equipment.
      • Code compliant 4” Braille jamb plates on all lobby landing entrance frames.
      • Code compliant emergency evacuation signage.

       

      A.04: Elevator Cabs:

      • Perform demolition of existing elevator Cab Interiors, flooring and suspended ceilings.

       

      • Provide budgetary allowance (per cab) for the purpose of:

      •  Replacing existing interior design and wall paneling with new.
      • Replacing suspended cab ceilings and dome lighting with new recessed ceiling grids and LED lighting fixtures.
      • Replacing existing cab exhaust fan with new two speed ventilation fan.
      • Replacing exist cab hand railing at approved height.
      • Replacing existing cab flooring.
      • Replace existing car door panel.
      • Clad existing steel returns, reveals and transoms in #4 Stainless Steel.

       A.05: Special Features:

      General

      1. Provide, as needed, to patch and fireproof the elevator machine room and hoistway.

       

      2. Provide to modify the existing elevator pit ladder if required to meet code.

       

      3. Provide to demo the existing machine room window. Provide to frame and insulate the opening. Provide to install a new infill panel on the interior and exterior.       

          Exterior panel to be painted with high quality DTM paint to blend with the existing brick color. 

       

      4. Provide to remove any non-fire rated wood located in the machine room and top of hoistway.

       

      5. Provide the following for machine room access:

      a. Provide to demo and remove the existing access stairs and platform.

      b. Provide to custom fabricate and field install a new machine room access stair, platform and railings. i. SVTS shall require the use of the elevator contractors      crane to hoist our materials to and from the roof. We have not included any crane costs in our estimate. Please plan accordingly.

      c. Provide to install a new B-Labeled machine room door and frame complete with code compliant

                    hardware. Provide to paint the new door and frame to match. Install signage as required.

       

      Note: Existing conditions shall dictate the size of the new door and frame. Any variance requests to permit access doors that may be smaller in size than code mandates shall be the responsibility of others.

       

      6. Provide cutting for the installation of new hall buttons only by others. Please estimate oversized faceplates, as no patching or painting is included herein. Elevator

          Contractor is responsible for laying out areas to be cut on each floor. 

       

      7. Provide to clean up and haul trash resulting from completion of our work only.

       

      Electric and Fire Alarm

      1. Provide to demo the existing disconnect(s), conduit, wiring and lighting not scheduled for retention.

       

      2. Provide to retain the existing elevator feeder. Provide to install one (1) new mainline disconnect in a NEMA 1 enclosure complete with contacts for battery lowering,      lockable in the OFF only position and grounded to meet code.

       

      3. Provide to install one (1) new 120volt disconnect, lockable in the OFF position only for elevator cab lighting.

       

      4. Provide new load side conduit and wiring from the new disconnects to the new elevator controller.

       

      5. Provide to install new machine room and pit LED lighting to meet code.

       

      6. Provide to install new machine room and pit GFCI receptacles.

       

      7. Provide to install a new EBU fixture in the machine room.

       

      8. Provide to install a new motion light to illuminate the machine room access point.

       

      9. Provide to intercept the existing telephone wiring located in the machine room, set a junction box and run new ¾” conduit to the new elevator controllers or trough        for telephone wiring. Phone service and wiring to the elevator machine room and elevator controllers is the responsibility of the Owner.

       

      10. Provide to install a new stand-alone Elevator Supervisory Control panel (ESCU) for elevator recall which includes only the following: a. Provide to install new     

            smoke detectors at each elevator lobby, in the machine room and above the new ESCU. 

      • Provide to install new relays for primary and alternate floor recall and flashing hat. 
      • Provide to demo any devices not needed to meet code. 
      • Provide all necessary programming and pre-testing to ensure code compliant operation. 
      • Provide inspection for elevator recall operation as coordinated by the elevator contractor. 

      11. Provide to install one (1) new disconnect, circuit and outlet in the machine room for the installation of A17.1 – 2019 compliant VMS by others. Internet / network

            wiring and connection by others.

       

      12. Provide labelling of all electrical panels pertaining to our work with their source of power.

       

      13. Provide an electrical permit for our work only and related inspections.

       

      Mechanical

      1. Provide to install a new 1.5-ton Mitsubishi M-Series heat pump or equivalent in the machine room to keep the ambient air temperature and humidity in the range     

          specified by the elevator equipment manufacturer to ensure safe and normal operation of the elevator as required by ASME A17.1.

       

      2. Provide and install the condenser on an equipment pad or wall bracket located on the roof adjacent to the machine room. Run refrigerant line set and power wiring      up through wall penetrations to connect units. Provide to install a gravity drain and run drain piping to the roof.

       

      3. Provide a new safety switch at both the indoor and outdoor units. Provide and install a new GFCI receptacle within 25ft. of the condenser.

       

      4. Provide a new wireless thermostat and mount it in the elevator machine room.

       

      5. Provide start up and test operation of new units. Provide, as needed, Owner demonstration and final acceptance. Please note that ongoing preventative     

          maintenance and routine service after the new HVAC systems have been installed shall be the responsibility of the Owner. 

       

      Section C: General Conditions

      C.01 Removal and Disposal of Equipment:

      Upon completion of the said renovations, Vendor will thoroughly clean work area of all debris associated with the herein repairs and will remove and dispose of any related materials from the job site.

    • Off-Site Commercial General Liability Insurance

      Coverage shall be maintained for claims of damages due to work or operations performed away from the Project site with limits of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) each person or organization for personal and advertising injury, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the general aggregate, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,0000) products completed operations aggregate. The “Additional Insureds,” as defined below, shall be added as additional insureds on a primary noncontributory basis with respect to offsite work or operations. A waiver of subrogation shall be included in favor of the Additional Insureds. No Labor Law, Action Over, or exclusions or restrictions for injuries to employees shall apply.

    • Commercial General Liability

      $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and broad form property damage, including the following coverages: Contractual Liability, Premises and Operations; Products & Completed Operations; Independent Contractors & Subcontractors; Sexual Molestation and Abuse; Explosion, Collapse, Underground Hazard; Sudden and Accidental Pollution; and Failure to Supply. There shall be no sublimit or exclusion for liability arising from the use of cranes. Coverage shall be endorsed to apply on a per project or per contract basis.

    • Performance and Payment Bond

      If the total amount of the contract exceeds $500,000, the successful respondent will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds for 100% of the contract value.

    • Umbrella Liability

      Umbrella/Excess Liability insurance coverage with a limit of liability of at least $5,000,000.

    • Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL)

      Coverage shall be maintained written on a current ISO CG 00 01 occurrence based policy form and providing per project coverage limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 products completed operations and $2,000,000 general aggregate, and such policy shall include coverage for: (i) bodily injury (including death and mental anguish) and property damage, (ii) premises/operations liability; (iii) products/completed operations liability; (iv) personal and advertising injury liability; (v) independent contractors liability; and (vi) contractual liability coverage arising out of work performed by Subcontractor or on Subcontractor’s behalf including indemnity for injuries to Subcontractor’s employees. Such policy of insurance shall (vii) be endorsed to add the Additional Insureds and Contractor as additional insureds by way of endorsement at least as broad as the ISO CG 20 37 10/01 together with CG 20 10 10/01 (or ISO CG 20 10 11/85 by itself), inclusive of ongoing and completed operations coverage for the Additional Insureds with coverage as broad as that afforded to Subcontractor and without any privity of contract requirements or restrictions; (viii) be endorsed to be primary and non-contributory to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Additional Insureds; (ix) provide for a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Additional Insureds; and (x) provide completed operations coverage for at least ten (10) years after Substantial Completion of the Project or the greater time under which a claim may be properly brought under the applicable statute of limitations or repose. Such policy of insurance shall not contain any exclusions or limitations of coverage relating to (xi) residential construction or any other type of construction contemplated by the Work or the Contract Documents; (xii) “insured contracts” (including tort liability of another assumed in a commercial contract; (xiii) the Additional Insured’s vicarious liability, strict liability, or statutory liability; (xiv) “action over” claims or claims of bodily injury by employees or subcontractors; (xv) Explosion, Collapse and Underground Property Damage (“XCU”); (xvi) resulting or consequential property damage; (xvii) professional liability broader than ISO form CG 22 79 (which includes coverage for “means and methods”); (xviii) the existence or applicability of the Project Liability Insurance; (xix) no cross-liability or claims by one insured against another insured; (xx) if applicable to this jobsite, work within 50 feet of a railroad, light rail, subway or similar tracked conveyance, and such policy must contain ISO endorsement form CG 24 17 10 01 – Contractual Liability – Railroads, or its equivalent. Such policy must provide that defense costs apply outside of policy limits. All subcontractors of any type or tier must maintain CGL insurance for offsite liability whether enrolled in project OCIP or not. If a project-specific policy is placed, subcontractors must carry CGL insurance for both onsite and offsite liability.

    • Maintenance Services

      HOC desires to award Elevator Maintenance Services as part of this IFB. After the modernization work is complete the Contractor based on the requirements of the original equipment manufacturer, will be responsible for providing all labor, supplies, equipment and supervision necessary for providing maintenance services for the elevator. Contractor is require to use trained personnel, who are directly employed and supervised by the Contractor. The personnel must be qualified by the manufacturer to keep equipment properly adjusted and in good working condition. Furthermore, Contract is required to use reasonable care to continually ensure the safe operating condition of all elevator equipment.  

    • The following are Owner’s Parties to be named as Additional Insureds / Indemnified Parties

      ***To be shared in the event Contract is awarded ***

    • Bid Bond

      If the total amount of the Bid exceeds $100,000 the Contractor must submit with their Bid a certified check or bank draft payable to HOC, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the respondent and a Surety acceptable to the Federal Government, in an amount equal to five percent of the Bid. Failure to submit may cause the Bid to be deemed nonresponsive, and subject to rejection.

    • Business Automobile Liability Insurance

      Coverage shall be maintained for the ownership, maintenance, and operations of any automobile or automotive equipment, whether such auto is owned, hired, and non-owned. Subcontractor shall maintain insurance with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than the equivalent of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident and including “upset and overturn” coverage. If Subcontractor is hauling or transporting Hazardous Materials, such policy must also include ISO CA 99 48 and MCS-90 endorsements. Contractor’s insurance shall be endorsed to add Contractor and the Additional Insureds as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis on such forms as are acceptable to Owner.

    • Additional Work

      HOC, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to add or delete any work specified herein. 

    • Excess Liability / Umbrella Liability Insurance

      Coverage shall be maintained in excess of the off-site commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and employer’s liability insurance required herein on an occurrence basis with limits of at least Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence, and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) general aggregate and products/completed operations aggregate. Such insurance shall be written as follow form or with a form that provides coverage that is at least as broad as the underlying primary insurance policies. The Additional Insureds shall be added as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis with respect to offsite work or operations. Such Umbrella/Excess Liability insurance policies must be endorsed to provide that this insurance is primary to, and non-contributory with, any other insurance on which any of the Additional Insureds are an insured, whether such other insurance is primary, excess, contingent, self-insurance, or insurance on any other basis. This endorsement must cause the Umbrella/Excess coverage to be vertically exhausted, whereby such coverage is not subject to any “Other Insurance” clause under this Umbrella and/or Excess Liability policy. Owner reserves the right to require higher umbrella / excess limits be purchased by Contractor.

    • Professional / Management Liability

      $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 in the aggregate that covers professional errors and omissions, negligent acts, and misconduct or lack of ordinary skill during the term of the Agreement.

    • Business Automobile Liability Insurance

      Coverage shall be maintained from a carrier that has an AM Best rating of A-VII or better covering for the ownership, maintenance, and operations of any automobile or automotive equipment, including owned, hired, leased, and non-owned. Contractor shall maintain insurance with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than the equivalent of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per accident and including “upset and overturn” coverage, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the aggregate. If the Work requires the removal and transportation of hazardous materials from the Project site, such coverage must be included and noted specifically on Contractor’s certificate of insurance. Such insurance shall be endorsed to add the Additional Insureds as additional insureds on such form as is acceptable to Owner on a primary non-contributory basis.

    • Automobile Liability

      $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage coverage per occurrence including the following: owned automobiles, hired automobiles, non-owned automobiles, and loading and unloading.

    • Workers Compensation Insurance

      Coverage shall be maintained covering statutory benefits in all states where operations are to be performed under this agreement as well as the state in which the employee resides. If applicable, coverage shall contain an “Other States Endorsement.” Such policy shall include an Employers Liability Insurance coverage part with limits that shall be not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each accident for bodily injury by accident and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each employee and policy limit for bodily injury by accident. Such coverage shall have a waiver of subrogation in favor of Additional Insureds for statutory limits in accordance with the law of the State of North Carolina as well as the state in which the employee resides and including, but not limited to, coverage or endorsements for Occupational Disease Benefits, Voluntary Compensation and Disability benefits, Jones Act and U.S. Longshoremen’s and Harbor Worker’s Act, if applicable. If Subcontractor borrows or leases any employees, Subcontractor shall also maintain coverage for such employees by way of alternate employer endorsement (WC 00 03 01 A or equivalent) to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

    • State Disability Insurance

      (if and as required by law)

    • Workers Compensation and Employers’ Liability Insurance

      Coverage shall be maintained covering statutory benefits in all states where operations are to be performed under this agreement as well as the state in which the employee resides. If applicable, coverage shall contain an “Other States Endorsement.” Such policy shall include an Employers Liability coverage part with limits that shall be not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each accident for bodily injury by accident and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each employee and policy limit for bodily injury by accident. Such coverage shall have a waiver of subrogation in favor of Additional Insureds and shall include coverage or endorsements for Occupational Disease Benefits, Voluntary Compensation and Disability benefits, Jones Act and U.S. Longshoremen’s and Harbor Worker’s Act, if applicable. If Contractor borrows or leases any employees, Contractor shall also maintain coverage for such employees by way of alternate employer endorsement (WC 00 03 01 A or equivalent) to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

    • Fidelity Bond or Crime Insurance

      A fidelity bond (also known as an employee dishonesty bond or an honest bond) in the amount of at least $2,000,000. The bond must cover all employees performing within the scope of the Agreement. The bond shall cover loss due to dishonest acts of employees and/or failure to faithfully perform duties. Employee theft coverage evidenced under a crime policy will be accepted in lieu of the bond requirement.

    • State Disability Insurance

      (if and as required by law)

    • Umbrella / Excess Liability Insurance

      Coverage shall be maintained consisting of one or more policies with limits not less than those outlined in Subsection III.A, above. Policies shall be excess to the primary commercial general liability, employer’s liability and business automobile liability coverage and shall be written as follow form or alternatively with a form that provides coverage that is at least as broad as the primary insurance policies. The Additional Insureds and Contractor shall be included as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis. Such Umbrella/Excess Liability insurance policies must be endorsed to provide that this insurance is primary to, and non-contributory with, any other insurance on which any of the Additional Insureds are an insured, whether such other insurance is primary, excess, contingent, self- insurance, or insurance on any other basis. This endorsement must cause the Umbrella/Excess coverage to be vertically exhausted, whereby such coverage is not subject to any “Other Insurance” clause under this Umbrella and/or Excess Liability policy.

    • Worker’s Compensation

      Meeting all the statutory requirements of the State of Maryland and with the following minimum Employer’s Liability limits:

      Bodily Injury by Accident - $500,000 each accident
      Bodily Injury by Disease - $500,000 policy limits
      Bodily Injury by Disease - $500,000 each employee

    • Property Insurance

      Coverage shall be maintained providing coverage for property in which Contractor retains the risk of loss including their own equipment (stationary or mobile), tools (including employee tools), supplies, materials, and any other property of a similar nature owned, leased, or borrowed and not destined to become a part of the completed construction. Contractor may choose to self insure any of the property described under this section, but if so, it is agreed that Owner shall be released and held harmless from any liability for loss or damage to that property.

    • Property Insurance

      Coverage shall be maintained providing coverage for property in which Subcontractor retains the risk of loss including their own equipment (stationary or mobile), tools (including employee tools), valuable papers, supplies, materials, and any other property of a similar nature owned, leased, or borrowed and not destined to become a part of the completed construction. Subcontractor may choose to self insure any of the property described under this section, but if so, it is agreed that Owner shall be released and held harmless from any liability for loss or damage to that property. 

    • Cyber Insurance

      $1,000,000 per claim covering all acts, errors, omissions, negligence, infringement of intellectual property, network/cyber and privacy risks (including coverage for unauthorized access, failure of security, virus transmission, data damage/destruction/corruption, breach of privacy perils, unintentional or wrongful disclosure of information, as well as notification costs and regulatory defense). The policy shall contain affirmative coverage for contingent bodily injury and property damage emanating from the failure of the technology services or an error or omission in the content/information provided.

      $2,000,000 Privacy and Network Security covering (i) the unauthorized use/access of a computer system; (ii) the defense of any regulatory action involving a breach of privacy; (iii) failure to protect confidential information (personal and commercial information) from disclosure; (iv) notification costs, whether or not required by statute; (v) network security liability; (vi) defense costs; and, (vii) privacy liability. 

    • Professional Liability Insurance

      If any Subcontractor (of any tier) is engaged to perform any professional design or engineering services, that Subcontractor must maintain coverage for claims that may arise out of its professional errors and omissions, with limits not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per claim and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate. Such policy shall (i) remain in effect for three (3) years after Substantial Completion of the Project; (ii) not contain any exclusions, restrictions, or limitations applicable to the Work or operations of the type being performed for the Project or Project type as contemplated by the Contract Documents; (iii) apply with a retroactive date equal to or preceding the commencement of the Work . If any Subcontractors are required by the specifications of their scope of work to furnish engineered drawings and calculations stamped by a qualified licensed design professional, the licensed design professional shall provide proof of Professional Liability coverage for Design Errors and Omissions with limits not less than outlined in Subsection A, above.

    • Professional Liability Insurance

      Coverage shall be maintained covering claims that may arise out of its professional errors and omissions in the execution of this Contract, with limits of no less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per claim and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) in the aggregate. Such policy shall (i) remain in effect for either ten (10) years after Substantial Completion of the Project or through the applicable Statutes of Repose period, whichever is greater; (ii) not contain any exclusions, restrictions, or limitations applicable to the Work or operations of the type being performed for the Project or Project type as contemplated by the Contract Documents; (iii) apply with a retroactive date equal to or preceding the commencement of the Work. Such professional liability policy shall name, as indemnified parties and each of their respective successors and assigns and shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of said parties. Contractor will notify Owner of any material erosion of the required limit of insurance and may be required to purchase additional limits to cover liabilities associated with the Work under the Contract Documents.

    • Pollution Liability/Environmental Impairment Liability

      A minimum limit of liability of $2,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage coverage per occurrence. Such insurance shall cover any gradual, sudden and/or accidental release of toxic or hazardous waste or other hazardous substance requiring monitoring, clean-up or other corrective actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). Contractor/proposer agrees to provide a one-year discovery period under this policy for services rendered during the contract.

    • Contractor’s Pollution Liability Insurance

      Contractor shall maintain coverage no less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence and Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) general aggregate. Contractor’s pollution insurance shall be endorsed to add the entities listed in (A) above as an Additional Insureds on such form as is acceptable to Owner, on a primary noncontributory basis. The policy shall provide coverage for bodily injury and property damage resulting from environmental and pollution liability caused or exacerbated by Contractor or any tier of subcontractor. A waiver of subrogation in favor of additional insureds shall apply. Such policy must: (i) cover the operations of the Contractor at the Project site, at sites used to store materials, at temporary sites used in connection with the Project site, in transit, and at owned or non-owned disposal facilities; (ii) include liability coverage for bodily injury (including death, sickness, and disease), personal injury, property damage (including loss of use of damaged property or of property that has not been physically injured), and clean-up costs resulting from the abatement and handling of hazardous and contaminated materials, including asbestos, and any other pollution condition (including unknown or latent conditions) that occurs above, beneath, or on the ground, inside or outside of structures, or in the atmosphere, as well as coverage for mold conditions and removal/transportation of aboveground and underground storage tanks (if applicable to the Work), transportation of hazardous wastes, liability relating to non-owned disposal sites, emergency response costs, contractual liability, and costs incurred in the investigation, defense, and settlement of claims; (iii) not exclude or restrict coverage related to fungus, bacteria (including legionella), contaminated drywall, lead, lead based paint or silica; (iv) provide coverage for loss of, damage to, or loss of use of property that directly or indirectly arises out of the discharge, dispersal, release or escape of smoke, vapors, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, toxic chemicals, any liquid or gas, waste materials or other irritants, contaminants or pollutants, into or upon the Project, any other land, the atmosphere, or any water course or body of water, whether such release is gradual or sudden and accidental; (v) apply to both sudden and non-sudden pollution conditions. Such policy must be written on an occurrence policy form and continuously maintained as to completed operations coverage with respect to liability arising out of the Work for a minimum period equal to either ten (10) years after Substantial Completion of the Project or the greater time under which a claim may be properly brought under the applicable statute of limitations or repose; provided, however, if the Contractor’s Pollution Liability policy is written on a claims-made basis, contractor must (i) continuously maintain this policy in force by renewal or extended reporting provision for a minimum period equal to either ten (10) years after Substantial Completion of the Project or the applicable Statute of Repose or limitations. Such project pollution insurance may be placed by Owner at Owner’s request.

    • Builder’s Risk

      The Contractor shall provide a Builder’s All Risk Policy including fire and extended coverage to protect the interest of HOC, contractor and sub-contractors against loss caused by the perils insured in the amount of 100% of the insurable value of the project on a replacement cost basis.  The coverage must be written on a completed value form and shall cover all property in the course of construction, including but not limited to materials and equipment and temporary structures.  Coverage shall also include mechanical and electrical.  The policy shall also endorse a demolition and clearing clause, extra expense and loss of use coverages with a sub-limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. HOC must be named additional insured.

    • Contractor’s Pollution Liability Insurance

      If any Subcontractor (of any tier) is engaged for environmental abatement or remediation work, including treatment, storage, removal or transport of Hazardous Materials at, to, or from the site, or if Subcontractor’s work includes, without limitation: excavation, boring, grading, demolition, plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinkler or process piping, or any other work which could in any way contribute to or cause moisture to be introduced into the interior of the building, either by construction, sealing or penetrating any portion of the building's exterior envelope, that party must carry Contractor’s Pollution Liability Insurance with limits of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) in the annual aggregate. Such coverage shall be endorsed to add the Additional Insureds as additional insureds on a primary and non-contributory basis and provide for a waiver of subrogation against the Additional Insureds. Such policy must be written on an occurrence policy form and continuously maintained as to completed operations coverage with respect to liability arising out of the Work for a minimum period equal to ten (10) years after Substantial Completion of the Project or the greater time under which a claim may be properly brought under the applicable statute of limitations or repose; provided, however, if the subcontractor’s Pollution Liability policy is written on a claims-made basis, Subcontractor must (i) continuously maintain this policy in force by renewal or extended reporting provision for a minimum period equal to ten (10) years after Substantial Completion of the Project or the greater time under which a claim may be properly brought under the applicable statute of limitations or repose; and (ii) cause a retroactive date to be applied to this policy equal to or preceding the commencement of the Work under this Contract. Such terms and coverage conditions of each contractor’s pollution / environmental insurance policy(ies) shall be appropriate to and commensurate with the scope of work outlined within each contractor’s agreement.

    • Cyber Risk Insurance

      Contractor shall maintain cyber risk insurance with a limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim and in the aggregate. Contractor’s cyber risk insurance must cover first party losses and third party liability, where applicable, for data breaches, disclosure of personal information, credit monitoring, data breach response costs, reputational loss, business interruption, business income loss and dependent business income loss, data/network restoration costs, theft of proprietary corporate assets, funds transfer fraud, social engineering, and cyber extortion, as well as costs, attorney’s fees, fines, settlements, and judgments resulting from legal or regulatory proceedings. Contractor will notify Owner of any material erosion of the required limit of insurance and may be required to purchase additional limits to cover liabilities associated with the Work under the Contract Documents.

    • Project Liability Insurance

      Owner shall maintain Project Liability Insurance coverage written on a current ISO occurrence form or its equivalent, with limits for bodily injury and property damage of no less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) products completed operations aggregate. Coverage will include extended products-completed operations for a period no less than the lesser of (1) the applicable statute of repose or six (6) years. Coverage shall contain no restrictions or exclusions pertaining to the type of asset nor the type of construction contemplated by the Contract. Deductible shall be Owner responsibility.

    • Project Property Insurance

      Owner shall maintain in force and effect, at its sole cost and in effect not later than the commencement of vertical construction, Project Property Insurance on a “builder’s risk” form for the building and all equipment installed per the terms of this Contract with limits and deductibles acceptable to Owner. Such coverage shall include the interest of the Contractor and Subcontractors of every tier.  Property insurance shall be on an “all-risk” or equivalent policy form and shall include, without limitation, insurance against the perils of fire (with extended coverage) and physical loss or damage for the project’s full replacement costs, without duplication of coverage, with appropriate Owner approved sublimits for: theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, collapse, earthquake, flood, windstorm, wind driven rain, falsework, testing and startup, terrorism, temporary buildings and debris removal including demolition occasioned by enforcement of any applicable legal requirements, and shall cover reasonable compensation for Architect’s and Contractor’s services and expenses required as a result of such insured loss.

      1. Waiver of Subrogation. Owner and Contractor hereby waive, and Contractor must cause all Subcontractors of every tier, along with each of their respective agents and employees, to waive all rights of recovery, causes of action, and claims they may have against each other and the Additional Insureds for damages caused by fire or other causes of loss to the extent such damages are covered by the Project Property Insurance or other property insurance required to be maintained in this Exhibit. The property insurance policies shall provide such waiver of subrogation by endorsement or otherwise.
      2. Deductibles. If the Project Property Insurance requires deductibles, Contractor shall be responsible for the deductible associated with any claim(s) made under such Project Property Insurance, provided that such loss arises from contractor’s acts or omissions, or the acts or omissions of its Subcontractors of any tier or any other entity or party for whom Contractor may be contractually or legally responsible.
    • Conditions

      Contractor may not promise insured status, including “additional insured” status or other coverage, on the Owner’s policies to any third party without Owner’s express written permission.

    • OCIP Enrollment and Insurance Costs

      If applicable, to the extent any Subcontractors are enrolled in the OCIP upon completion of all requirements and processes stipulated in the OCIP Manual, such parties may satisfy the Commercial General Liability and Umbrella and/or Excess Liability Insurance requirements in this Exhibit through participation in the aforementioned OCIP with respect to operations at the Project site. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all Subcontractors of every tier must at all times maintain separate Commercial General Liability and Umbrella and/or Excess Liability Insurance coverage satisfying the minimum limits and requirements herein with respect to offsite operations. Contractor and its Subcontractors shall not include any insurance cost (including profit and overhead), whether required by this Exhibit or otherwise carried by such party, in the GMP nor in the Cost of the Work, which would provide insurance coverage for the same risks provided by the OCIP, whether such insurance is on a primary basis, excess and/or contingent basis, self-insurance, or any other basis. Any subsequent Change Orders must also exclude such insurance costs. The intent of the foregoing two sentences is to ensure that the Owner receives the cost benefit of providing insurance on behalf of Contractor and any enrolled Subcontractors in the form of a discounted GMP. Owner shall have the right to replace or supplement the provisions of this Exhibit with appropriate agreements relating to the Project Insurance, and in such case the Contractor will reasonably cooperate with such replacement.

    Submission Requirements

    • Bid Proposal (required)
    • Work Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) (required)

      All other work Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) within the scope of this IFB Document shall be agreed in writing by HOC as a Change Order as defined herein and/or any resulting Contract. 

    • Respondent Information (required)
      1. The Respondent understands that all unit prices must be provided in the appropriate spaces. The unit prices shall include all labor, transportation, materials, permits, overhead, profit, insurance, etc. to cover the work specified.
      2. The Respondent understands that the HOC reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to waive any informality in the selection process. The Respondent agrees that this response shall be good and may not be withdrawn or altered for a period of Ninety (90) Calendar Days after the scheduled closing time for receiving responses.
      3. The Respondent hereby agrees to commence work under this Contract on or after a date to be specified in the “Notice to Proceed” by HOC and to fully complete the project(s) as specified in the Notice of Proceed or subsequent Purchase Orders.
    • Projects (required)

      Satisfactory completion and owner references of similar services to the extent defined in the Scope of Work and evidence that the Contractor conducted such operations for a period of not less than the past five (5) years with contract values of at least Five Hundred-Fifty Thousand Dollars, ($550,000.00). Bidders are required to submit a statement on company letterhead listing projects for the last five (5) years in support of this requirement. Additionally, the contact information for the owner/project manager and a brief overview for each supporting project must be provided. Failure to submit this statement may render the bid non-responsive.

    • Staffing (required)

      Anticipated staffing assignments, include resumes, certifications and licenses for proposed personnel. Should staffing assignments change between the award and the start of services, it is understood that the alternate staff member(s) have equivalent or greater experience and must be approved by HOC’s Contract Administrator and/or Designee.

    • Programming and/or Reprogramming Elevators (required)

      Contractor must be capable of programming and/or reprogramming elevators as needed and must submit a statement on company's letterhead acknowledging Contractor possesses skillset to comply with this requirement.

    • Licenses (required)

      Provide copies of all necessary Federal and State licensing.

    • Insurance (required)

      Provide a copy of company's certificate of insurance. Such insurance coverages shall not be for less than the limits stated in this IFB. Failure to supply this information may result in a non-responsive bid.

    • Bid Submission Breakdown (required)

      Respondents must include with the bid an itemized bid submission breakdown that breaks down the project costs such as labor, materials, permits, equipment, parts, markups, etc. for modernization and maintenance services cost such as the cost for annual routine services, inspection, testing and permitting, etc. 

    • Minority Business Designation (required)

      Are you Minority Owned Business?

    • Please provide your certification number: (required)
    • HOC Documents (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Contractor and Subcontractor Criminal Screening Requirement (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Non-Collusive Affidavit (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Brief Description of Service(s) and/or Products (required)
    • Will there be a Pre-Bid Conference? (required)
    • Pre-Bid Conference Options (required)
    • Will there be Mandatory Unit Walks for the project? (required)
    • How will the bid opening be held? (required)
    • Are Bonds applicable for this project? (required)
    • Select which bonds apply: (required)
    • Pricing (required)
      • Choose Option 1 when you have set line items, for example:
        • This is a quote for goods or commodities.
        • This is a public works bid, with a pricing table that can be uploaded into OpenGov Procurement from an Excel spreadsheet.
        • Seeking services for hourly rate schedules.
      • Choose Option 2 when you need vendors to provide you with the line items.
    • Applicable Owner's Insurance Requirements (required)

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    • Applicable Contractor's Other Insurance Requirements (required)

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    • Applicable Subcontractor Insurance Requirements (required)

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    • Is your project Construction or Non-Construction? (required)

    Key dates

    1. March 17, 2026Published
    2. April 10, 2026Responses Due

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