The State of Maryland Department of General Services is seeking a qualified architectural/engineering firm to provide full A/E services for the comprehensive modernization of 17 traction and hydraulic elevators across four occupied state buildings in Annapolis. The scope includes field investigations, design, construction documents, bidding assistance, construction administration, testing, close‑out, warranty services, and post‑construction inspections over a 6.5‑year contract period. The work must be coordinated around the Maryland General Assembly session blackout (mid‑January to mid‑April) and must use non‑proprietary elevator systems. The solicitation is a Small Business Reserve procurement with a 20 % MBE participation goal. Proposals are submitted electronically via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage.
• Provide A/E services for 17 elevators in House of Delegates, Revenue Administration, Miller Senate Office, and James Senate Office buildings.
• Deliver design packages (50 %, 95 %, 100 %), construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and bid packages.
• Manage permitting, code coordination, construction administration, testing, warranty, and a 23‑month post‑construction inspection.
• Comply with a mandatory MBE participation goal (20 % overall; 7 % African‑American, 10 % women).
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, 6.5‑year duration, with phased work to avoid Assembly session blackout.
• Pre‑proposal conference and site visit on October 13, 2026; questions due October 20, 2026; proposal deadline November 3, 2026.