Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services is seeking a qualified contractor to remove and replace two steam‑driven water heaters and repair associated leaking steam and water delivery systems at Jessup Correctional Institution. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, three‑month award limited to certified small businesses, with a mandatory 10% Minority Business Enterprise subcontracting goal. Bidders must hold Maryland Master Plumber/Gas Fitter and Master HVACR licenses and demonstrate at least three years of comparable mechanical/plumbing experience. Work includes demolition, disposal, installation of new Leslie brand heaters (model E‑600L), replacement of a 5‑inch steam valve, repair of leaking copper piping, and a two‑year warranty on parts and labor. All work must comply with state, local, and OSHA regulations, and the contractor must coordinate access with facility security.
• Scope: Remove & replace 2 steam water heaters, replace 1 steam valve, repair leaking piping, provide full labor, materials, tools, and warranty.
• Location: Jessup Correctional Institution, 7800 House of Correction Road, Jessup, MD 20794.
• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price, $‑range not disclosed, 3‑month duration.
• Mandatory qualifications: MD Master Plumber/Gas Fitter license, MD Master HVACR license, ≥3 years similar work.
• Small Business Reserve (SBR) with 10% MBE subcontract goal; only certified small businesses eligible.
• Key dates: Pre‑bid/site visit 17 Sep 2026, Questions due 21 Sep 2026, Bid deadline 24 Sep 2026 (3 pm).
• Submission via eMMA (emma.maryland.gov) under solicitation BPM055905.