E-500-261-003 IQC UPGRADE WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR/FREEZERS Cambridge Maryland

The State of Maryland’s Department of General Services is seeking bids from qualified Small Business Enterprises that are Master Contractors under the Eastern Region Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to replace nine AHU humidifiers and upgrade walk‑in refrigerator/freezer units at the Main Hospital in Cambridge, MD. The contract is limited to a maximum value of $100,000 and requires compliance with numerous state‑mandated forms, certifications, and insurance requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically via eMMA, and the award will be reserved for certified small‑business vendors. The work must be completed within one year, with liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion. • Scope: HVAC/boiler and related mechanical construction, specifically replacement of AHU humidifiers and refrigeration equipment. • Eligibility: Only Small Business Enterprises that are approved Master Contractors under IQC DGS‑25‑304‑IQC (Eastern Region) and certified by GOSBA. • Budget: Up to $100,000 (Project Cost Class A). • Timeline: Pre‑bid conference July 7, 2026; questions due July 17, 2026; bid deadline July 24, 2026; construction must be finished within 365 calendar days. • Mandatory documentation: Bid Bond, MBE/V SBE certifications, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Employee Health Care Certification, and other forms listed in the solicitation. • Small‑business preferences: Award limited to certified small businesses; preference percentages apply if non‑small‑business bids are received.