Description
The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is seeking a qualified plumbing contractor to provide ongoing maintenance, repair, and emergency plumbing services for the Prince Frederick Maintenance Facility and associated SHA properties in Calvert County. The contract is a fixed‑price, 24‑month award (or until funds are exhausted) and requires a licensed Maryland Master Plumber with at least five years of commercial experience, a service‑truck stocked with parts and tools, 24‑hour emergency response capability, and compliance with all state, federal, and safety regulations. Bidders must submit hourly rate proposals for journeyman plumbers and helpers, “not‑to‑exceed” cost estimates for each service call, and agree to bill parts at actual cost with a maximum 10 % markup. The work includes routine service calls, after‑hours emergency repairs, drain cleaning, fixture replacement, backflow preventer testing, and related tasks across multiple SHA sites.
• Fixed‑price, 24‑month contract (or until funds exhausted)
• Requires active Maryland Master Plumber/Gas Fitter license and 5+ years commercial experience
• Provide journeyman plumber (and helper when approved) for all calls
• 24‑hour emergency response; routine calls responded within 48 hrs, emergencies within 6 hrs
• Hourly labor rates and “not‑to‑exceed” estimates required for each job
• Parts billed at actual cost, max 10 % markup; SHA may purchase parts > $250 directly
• No subcontractors allowed; small‑business reserve (SBR) designation – award limited to certified small businesses
• Bids submitted electronically via eMMA by August 26, 2026 08:00 AM EST