No special license required. AXA South bids and holds prime government contracts as an authorized contracting party. No special license is required to bid or hold the prime relationship in the categories we pursue. Any work that requires a state-issued trade, professional, or specialty license is performed by subcontractors who hold those licenses in the project jurisdiction.
MarylandMaryland licenses general contractors through MHIC for residential and certain commercial work; qualifying trades are licensed through the Department of Labor. Work is performed by appropriately licensed contractors.
AXA South is a contracting and program-management firm, not a licensed trade.
eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
Maryland Department of General Services, Procurement
Baltimore, Annapolis, Bethesda
Installations and federal sites
- Fort Meade
- Naval Support Activity Bethesda
- Andrews (Joint Base Andrews)
- Aberdeen Proving Ground
- Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Notable state buyers
- Maryland DOT
- Maryland Department of Health
- University System of Maryland
Maryland licenses general contractors through MHIC for residential and certain commercial work; qualifying trades are licensed through the Department of Labor. Work is performed by appropriately licensed contractors.
Maryland prevailing wage applies to qualifying state public-works projects.
What actually moves money here.
Federal agency headquarters and laboratories, cybersecurity around Fort Meade, biotechnology along the I-270 corridor, the Port of Baltimore, and naval research at Patuxent River.
Maryland is the densest concentration of federal buying offices outside Washington itself: NIH, FDA, NSA, NIST, Aberdeen, and Pax River all buy independently. State procurement under DGS and DoIT is highly structured, with formal MBE participation enforcement on nearly every award.
State fiscal year ends June 30, and Maryland's General Assembly session ending in April drives funding decisions that show up as spring and early-summer solicitations. The federal fiscal year closes September 30, so August and September carry the heaviest volume of simplified-acquisition and micro-purchase activity at every installation in the state.
Maryland enforces a statewide 29 percent MBE participation goal with subgoals for African American and women-owned firms, plus a Small Business Reserve (SBR) program that reserves designated procurements entirely for certified small businesses.
Submitting a Maryland bid without a completed MBE participation schedule. It is the single most common reason competitive bids in this state are rejected as non-responsive.
Every category below is open for Maryland solicitations.
Janitorial & Custodial
Recurring custodial routes for office buildings, courthouses, clinics, depots, and schools. AXA South holds the contract, sets the SLA, and runs the program against agency standards while a vetted local crew puts hands on the work.
Grounds & Landscaping
Mowing routes, landscape care, irrigation, and tree work for federal installations, courthouses, parks, depots, and school campuses. We carry the contract; local crews and licensed arborists do the work.
Facilities Maintenance
Building operations and maintenance for owned and leased government space. We hold the O&M contract and coordinate the licensed trades that touch HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, and controls.
Construction & Renovation
Renovation, repair, and small construction for government-occupied space. AXA South carries the prime relationship; the trades on site are licensed in the state where the project sits.
Roofing, Painting & Flooring
Roof systems, paint, and commercial flooring on government buildings. AXA South bids and runs the project; manufacturer-certified installers carry out the work to preserve warranty.
HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing service contracts for government buildings. We carry the contract and the agency relationship. Licensed master electricians, mechanical contractors, and plumbers in the project state perform the work.
Office Supplies & MRO
Office products, industrial supply, safety, and MRO for government agencies. We quote against your RFQs, screen for TAA and Buy American, and ship through manufacturer-authorized distribution.
Medical & Lab Supplies
Medical, lab, and PPE supply for the VA, DoD medical, IHS, and state health agencies. Sourced through FDA-registered channels with full lot traceability.
IT Hardware & Software
IT hardware, software licensing, and renewals for government buyers. Sourced through manufacturer-authorized distribution with TAA screening on every line.
Logistics & Distribution
Warehousing, fulfillment, and last-mile distribution for government buyers. We hold the contract; vetted partner warehouses and carriers move the freight.
Fleet & Vehicle Services
Vehicle leasing, fleet maintenance, fuel, and upfit for government fleets. We bid and manage the program; certified shops do the wrench work.
Staffing & Professional Services
Staff augmentation, program-support, and administrative services for agencies that need qualified people on a task order without standing up permanent headcount.
Training & Documentation
Curriculum development, end-user training, and SOP authoring for agencies rolling out new systems, processes, or compliance regimes.
Uniforms & Safety Equipment
Uniforms, tactical apparel, footwear, and PPE for agencies that need predictable supply against published specifications.
Waste & Recycling
Solid waste, recycling, electronics recycling, and hazardous-waste handling for government sites. AXA South coordinates the program; permitted haulers and TSDFs do the work.
Food Service & Catering
Cafeteria operations, catering, and meal programs for government sites. We carry the contract; licensed food-service operators run the kitchens.
Printing & Signage
Printing, wayfinding and ADA signage, vehicle graphics, and agency-branded promotional products on government POs.
Events & AV
Conference logistics, AV, staging, and event support for government meetings, training events, and ceremonies.
Security Guard Services
Unarmed and armed security guard programs for government sites. We hold the contract; licensed guard companies provide the officers where state law requires.