Bid guide
How to bid on door and hardware upgrades for Baltimore City Public Schools
What Baltimore City Public Schools is buying
Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking door and hardware upgrades at Harlem Park Building 078, Augusta Fells High School 430, Francis M. Wood Building 178, Vivien Thomas Medical Arts Academy 328, and BSA 415. The solicitation is BPM059248, an invitation for bids in the construction category.
The posting lists the category as Windows and Door Installation and Erection Services. Firms that provide this kind of work may want to review the solicitation documents to determine whether the project fits their capabilities.
Key date and deadline
The solicitation was published October 8, 2026. The response deadline is November 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Your response must be submitted by the deadline. Allow time to review the documents, prepare your bid, and complete the portal submission before 11:00 AM ET.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit construction firms that handle door and hardware upgrades, including firms in the Windows and Door Installation and Erection Services category. Review the solicitation’s full details to assess the work and any requirements before deciding whether to bid.
How to access the solicitation and respond
Open the solicitation on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage, also called eMMA, using the “View original source” option. The solicitation can be viewed publicly in a browser without an account; the browser clears eMMA’s quick automated browser check on its own.
To download documents or submit a response, sign in with a free eMMA supplier account before the deadline. Follow the instructions in the eMMA posting for the bid submission.
Practical preparation tips
Read the complete solicitation and its documents before pricing the work. Check which buildings are included, identify the requested door and hardware work, and note all bid instructions and submission requirements.
Build in time to check your pricing and confirm that your response is complete. Sign in to eMMA early enough to download the documents and submit your bid before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Baltimore City Public Schools; the original posting controls.