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This Request for Bids (RFB) document is issued by the Maryland Department of Health's Deer's Head Hospital Center for the procurement of mobile imaging on-site services. The solicitation seeks a professional vendor to provide bedside mobile imaging services including x-ray, ultrasound, and echocardiogram procedures, along with diagnostic reading and interpretations performed by qualified radiologists. Services will be delivered at the hospital's facility located at 351 Deer's Head Hospital Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. The bidder must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing on-site bedside mobile imaging services and supply three references from the past three years attesting to this experience. The RFB was issued on January 8, 2026, with bids due by January 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system. No bidders conference is required. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid price. The contract term is two years, running from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028, with a potential one-year extension available at the hospital's discretion, subject to contractor agreement and fund availability.

The total contract value shall not exceed $50,000, with the bidding structured as firm fixed-price service calls differentiated by service type (x-ray, ultrasound, echocardiogram) and urgency level (routine or stat/emergency) across the three contract years. The contractor must provide Maryland-licensed radiologists certified by the American Board of Radiology with minimum two years' experience in image interpretation, as well as certified radiologic technologists and diagnostic medical sonographers meeting Joint Commission standards. All personnel must maintain current licenses and certifications throughout the contract term, with updated documentation required no later than ten days prior to credential expiration. The contractor must respond to routine service requests within 24 hours and to emergency requests within two hours, with written reports faxed within 24 hours of image acquisition. Insurance requirements include bodily injury liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate and property damage liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate. The contractor shall bear all responsibility for equipment damage and maintenance while on the hospital premises and must comply with applicable occupational safety and health standards.

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

DEER'S HEAD HOSPITAL CENTER

REQUEST FOR BIDS

THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SMALL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS DESCRIBED IN COMAR 21.05.07.

SOLICITATION NO. BPM054361

Issue Date: December 9, 2025

MOBILE IMAGING ON-SITE SERVICES

NOTICE

A Prospective Bidder that has received this document from the Department of General Services’ website Or https://emma.maryland.gov/, or that has received this document from a source other than the Procurement Officer, and that wishes to assure receipt of any changes or additional materials related to this RFB, should immediately contact the Procurement Officer and provide the Prospective Bidder’s name and mailing address so that addenda to the RFB or other communications can be sent to the Prospective Bidder.

Minority Business Enterprises Are Encouraged to Respond to this Solicitation

STATE OF MARYLAND

NO BID NOTICE

In order to help us improve the quality of State solicitations, and to make our procurement process more responsive and business friendly, we ask that you take a few minutes and provide comments and suggestions regarding this solicitation. Please return your comments with your response. If you have chosen not to respond to this Contract, please email or fax this completed form to the attention of the Procurement Officer (see the Key Information Sheet below for contact information).

Title: MOBILE IMAGING ON-SITE SERVICES Solicitation No: BPM054361. If you have chosen not to respond to this solicitation, please indicate the reason(s) below:

( )Other commitments preclude our participation at this time.
( )The subject of the solicitation is not something we ordinarily provide.
( )We are inexperienced in the work/commodities required.
( )Specifications are unclear, too restrictive, etc. (Explain in REMARKS section.)
( )The scope of work is beyond our present capacity.
( )Doing business with the State of Maryland is simply too complicated. (Explain in REMARKS section.)
( )We cannot be competitive. (Explain in REMARKS section.)
( )Time allotted for completion of the Bid/Proposal is insufficient.
( )Start-up time is insufficient.
( )Bonding/Insurance requirements are restrictive. (Explain in REMARKS section.)
( )Bid/Proposal requirements (other than specifications) are unreasonable or too risky.
(Explain in REMARKS section.)
( )MBE or VSBE requirements. (Explain in REMARKS section.)
( )Prior State of Maryland contract experience was unprofitable or otherwise unsatisfactory. (Explain in REMARKS section.)
( )Payment schedule too slow.
( )Other:__________________________________________________________________

2. If you have submitted a response to this solicitation, but wish to offer suggestions or express concerns, please use the REMARKS section below. (Attach additional pages as needed.).

REMARKS: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Vendor Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________________

Contact Person: ________________________________ Phone (____) _____ - _________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________

ATTENTION: PLEASE EMAIL ONLY

STATE OF MARYLAND

DEER'S HEAD HOSPITAL CENTER

RFB KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET

Invitation for Bids: Mobile Imaging On-Site Services

Solicitation Number: BPM054361

RFB Issue Date: January 8, 2026

RFB Issuing Office: MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DEER'S HEAD HOSPITAL CENTER

Procurement Officer: Jason Eckman, Purchasing Administrator Deer's Head Hospital Center

351 Deer's Head Hospital Rd., Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: 410-543-4026

e-mail: Jason.Eckman@maryland.gov

Contract Monitor: Dr. Robert Coker, Medical Director Deer's Head Hospital Center

351 Deer's Head Hospital Rd., Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: 410-543-4098
e-mail: Robert.Coker@maryland.gov

Term of Service: February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2028

Bids are to be sent to: Submit via eMMA

Closing Date and Time: January 23, 2026, at 5:00PM Local Time

SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Summary Statement

The Maryland Department of Health, Deer's Head Hospital Center, is issuing this Request for Bids (RFB) to procure Mobile Imaging On-Site Services for Deer's Head Hospital Center, 351 Deer's Head Hospital Rd., Salisbury, MD 21801 defined in the detailed specifications and scope of work and as specified in this RFB, from a Contract between the successful bidder and the State.

It is the State’s intention to obtain services, as specified in this RFB, from a Contract between the selected Bidder and the State. The anticipated duration of services to be provided under this Contract is three (3) years and not exceed $50,000.00.

The Department intends to make a single award as a result of this RFB.

1.2 Contract Type

The Contract resulting from this RFB shall be a firm fixed price as defined in COMAR 21.06.03.02

1.3Term of Contract
The contract resulting from this solicitation shall be for one year beginning on or about February 1, 2026 and ending January 31, 2028.

1.4 Procurement Officer

The Procurement Officer is the sole point of contact in the State for purposes of this solicitation prior to the award of any Contract. The name and contact information of the Procurement Officer are indicated in the RFB Key Information Summary Sheet.

The Department may change the Procurement Officer at any time by written notice.

1.5 Contract Monitor

The Contract Monitor is the State representative for this Contract who is primarily responsible for Contract administration functions after Contract award.

The name and contact information of the Contract Monitor are indicated in the RFB Key Information Summary Sheet.

The Department may change the Contract Monitor at any time by written notice.

1.6 eMarylandMarketplaceAdvantage eMMA is an electronic commerce system administered by the Maryland Department of General Services. The solicitation and Bidder questions and the Procurement Officer’s responses, addenda, and other solicitation-related information will be provided via eMMA In order to receive a contract award, a vendor must be registered on eMMA. Registration is free. Go to https://emma.maryland.gov, click on “Register” to begin the process, and then follow the prompts.

1.7 Questions and Inquires

Written questions from prospective Bidders will be accepted by the Procurement Officer and shall be submitted via e-mail to the Procurement Officer’s e-mail address indicated in the RFB Key Information Summary Sheet. Please identify in the subject line the Solicitation Number and Title.

Questions are requested to be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the Bid due date. The Procurement Officer, based on the availability of time to research and communicate an answer, shall decide whether an answer can be given before the Bid due date.

1.8 Procurement Method

This Contract will be awarded in accordance with the Small Procurement method under COMAR 21.05.07.

1.9 Bids – Closing/Due Date and References

Bids must be submitted in eMMA and no later than the Bid Due date and time indicated in the RFB Key Information Summary Sheet to be considered.

Bids are to be submitted via eMMA (eMaryland Market Place Advantage) ONLY.

Requests for extension of this time or date will not be granted.

Bids may be modified or withdrawn by written notice received by the Procurement Officer before the time and date set for the opening.

1.10 Award Basis

The Contract shall be awarded to the responsible Bidder submitting a responsive Bid with the most favorable Total Bid Price (as referenced in COMAR 21.05.02.13) for providing the goods and services as specified in this RFB. The most favorable Total Bid Price will be the lowest price total.

1.11 Tie Bids

Tie Bids will be decided pursuant to COMAR 21.05.02.14.

1.12 Duration of Bid

Bids submitted in response to this RFB are irrevocable for 120 days following the closing date of the Bids. This period may be extended at the Procurement Officer’s request only with the Bidder’s written agreement.

1.13 Revisions to the RFB

If it becomes necessary to revise this RFB before the due date for Bids, the Department shall provide addenda to all prospective Bidders through eMMA. Addenda will be placed on eMMA within a reasonable time to allow Bidders to consider them in preparing their bids. It remains the responsibility of all prospective Bidders to check eMMA for any addenda issued prior to the submission of Bids. If the due date for submission of bids does not permit adequate time for consideration of the addenda by Bidders, the bid due date will be extended.

Bidders should acknowledge receipt of all addenda to this RFB issued before the Bid due date. Failure to acknowledge receipt of an addendum does not relieve the Bidder from complying with the terms, additions, deletions, or corrections set forth in the addendum, and may cause the Bid to be rejected as being non-responsive to the requirements of the RFB.

1.14 Cancellations

The State reserves the right to cancel this RFB, or accept or reject any and all Bids, in whole or in part, received in response to this RFB.

1.15 Incurred Expenses

The State will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any Bidder in preparing and submitting a Bid or in performing any other activities related to submitting a Bid in response to this solicitation.

1.16 Mandatory Contractual Terms

By submitting a Bid in response to this RFB, a Bidder, if selected for award, shall be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of this RFB and the Contract, attached herein as Attachment A. Any exceptions to this RFB or the Contract must be raised prior to Bid submission. Changes to the solicitation, including the Bid Form or Contract, made by the Bidder may result in Bid rejection.

1.17 Protest/Disputes

Any protest or dispute related, respectively, to this solicitation or the resulting Contract shall be subject to the provisions of COMAR 21.10 (Administrative and Civil Remedies).

1.18 Bidder Responsibilities

The selected Bidder shall be responsible for rendering goods and services for which it has been selected as required by this RFB. All subcontractors shall be identified and a complete description of their role relative to the Bid shall be included in the Bidder’s Bid.

If a Bidder that seeks to perform or provide the services required by this RFB is the subsidiary of another entity, all information submitted by the Bidder, such as but not limited to, references, financial reports, or experience and documentation (e.g. insurance policies, bonds, letters of credit) used to meet minimum qualifications, if any, shall pertain exclusively to the Bidder, unless the parent organization will guarantee the performance of the subsidiary. If applicable, the Bidder’s Bid shall contain an explicit statement that the parent organization will guarantee the performance of the subsidiary.

1.19 Substitution of Personnel

If the solicitation requires that a particular individual or personnel be designated by the Bidder to work on the Contract, any substitution of personnel after the Contract has commenced must be approved in writing by the Contract Monitor prior to the substitution. If the Contractor substitutes personnel without the prior written approval of the Contract Monitor, the Contract may be terminated for default which shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the State’s remedies under the Contract or which otherwise may be available at law or in equity.

1.20 Compliance with Laws/Arrearages

By submitting a Bid in response to this RFB, the Bidder, if selected for award, agrees that it will comply with all Federal, State, and local laws applicable to its activities and obligations under the Contract.

By submitting a response to this solicitation, each Bidder represents that it is not in arrears in the payment of any obligations due and owing the State, including the payment of taxes and employee benefits, and that it shall not become so in arrears during the term of the Contract if selected for Contract award.

1.21 Verification of Registration and Tax Payment

Before a business entity can do business in the State it must be registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). SDAT is located at State Office Building, Room 803, 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The SDAT website is https://dat.maryland.gov.

It is strongly recommended that any potential Bidder complete registration prior to the due date for receipt of Bids. A Bidder’s failure to complete registration with SDAT may disqualify an otherwise successful Bidder from final consideration and recommendation for Contract award.

1.22 False Statements

Bidders are advised that Md. Code Ann., State Finance and Procurement Article, § 11-205.1 provides as follows:

In connection with a procurement contract a person may not willfully:

(a)Falsify, conceal, or suppress a material fact by any scheme or device.
(b)Make a false or fraudulent statement or representation of a material fact; or
(c)Use a false writing or document that contains a false or fraudulent statement or entry of a material fact.

A person may not aid or conspire with another person to commit an act under subsection (1) of this section.

A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both.

SECTION 2 -MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

2.1 Bidder Minimum Qualifications

The Bidder must provide proof with its Bid that the following Minimum Qualifications have been met:

A minimum of (3) years of experience providing on-site bedside mobile imaging services including x-ray, ultrasound and echocardiograms.

As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder shall provide with its Bid;

Three (3) references from the past three (3) years who collectively are to attest to the Bidder’s experience in providing on-site bedside imaging services. References must include the information specified in Section 4 (Bid Format 4.2 References). able

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SECTION 3 – SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 Background and Purpose

The MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - Deer's Head Hospital Center is issuing this Invitation for Bids (RFB) to acquire the services of a professional on-site bedside mobile imaging company, who upon Provider’s orders, are capable of performing bedside x-rays, general and vascular ultrasounds and echocardiograms along with diagnostic reading and interpretations of these services.

The Contractor is to provide these services on the premises of 351 Deer's Head Hospital Rd., Salisbury, MD 21801.

3.2 Scope of Work Requirements

Detailed specifications of work to be performed under this solicitation are as follows:

3.2.1 Personnel Requirements

3.2.1.1 The Contractor shall provide all the necessary current licensed and certified personnel, equipment, and supplies required to deliver on-site bedside mobile imaging services and medical diagnostic interpretations of said images as directed by DHHC Providers.

Specifically, the Contractor shall provide the following personnel:

a. The Contractor shall provide a Maryland-licensed Radiologist who holds active certification from the American Board of Radiology and possesses a minimum of two (2) years of experience in interpreting the required images. The Contractor shall also provide: (a) a Governing Body attestation confirming the provider’s approval to perform teleradiology services for a term not to exceed two (2) years; (b) a delineation of privileges specifying the exact privileges granted; (c) proof of an active Maryland Board of Physicians license; (d) a health attestation verifying the provider’s ability to perform clinical or professional duties; (e) government-issued photo identification; (f) proof of liability insurance; and (g) written confirmation that all education and training (including internships, residencies, and fellowships), board certifications, National Provider Data Bank (NPDB) queries, and professional references have been reviewed and verified through Primary Source Verification. The Contractor shall submit all required certifications and qualifications at the time of bid submission and shall provide updated documentation no later than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of any such credentials to allow sufficient time for review and approval by the DHHC Governing Body.

b. The Contractor shall provide a Maryland certified Radiological Technologist/Diagnostic Medical Sonographer who has been certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, to perform the task of taking the required images, with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience taking said images with a mobile machine. The Contractor shall submit documentation of all required certifications and qualifications at the time of bid submission and shall provide updated documentation no later than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of such certifications to allow sufficient time for review and approval by the DHHC Governing Body.

c. The Contractor shall have only credentialed Radiologist Physicians, Radiologic Technologists, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer per current Joint Commission Standards, and State and Federal Regulations. The Contractor shall submit documentation of all required certifications and qualifications at the time of bid submission and shall provide updated documentation no later than ten (10) days prior to the expiration of such certifications to allow sufficient time for review and approval by the DHHC Governing Body.

3.2.1.2 Employees of the Contractor shall remain licensed and/or certified throughout the term of the Contract. The Contractor shall provide the names, position, descriptions and credentials (education, licensure status, competency, and acceptable findings in the National Practitioners Data Bank Inquiry) of each person employed or used by the Contractor in the provision of services under this Contract at least seven (7) Business Days prior to that person’s performing any services under this Contract. The Contractor shall provide proof of credentials for any new Radiologist, Radiologic Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer prior to the commencement of work under this Contract and shall, upon request by the Contract Monitor, provide proof of credentials at any time during the term of this Contract. Verification of credentials, if requested by the Contract Monitor, shall be submitted within two (2) Business Days of such request.

3.2.1.3 The Contractor’s Certified Radiological Technologist/Diagnostic Medical Sonographer shall administer the Provider required images, and the Contractor’s Board-Certified Radiologist Physician shall interpret, consult, and write the written reports required by DHHC Providers.

3.2.1.4 All personnel required to provide services under this Contract shall perform continuously for the duration of the Contract, and for so long as performance is satisfactory to the Contract Monitor. If performance of any personnel is not satisfactory, the Contract Monitor will give written notice of performance issues to the Contractor, clearly describing the problem and delineating remediation requirement(s). The Contractor shall respond with a written remediation plan within three (3) Business Days and implement the plan immediately upon written acceptance by the Contract Monitor. If performance issues persist, the Contract Monitor will request the immediate removal of the person(s) whose performance is at issue, and the Contractor will send another person(s) after prior approval of Contract Monitor.

3.3 Contract Requirements

3.3.1 Scheduling

3.3.1.1 The Contractor shall schedule according to the following:

a. Schedule services, "as needed per Provider’s orders" and provide results within 24 hours, including weekends.

b. The Contractor must respond to emergency requests from the Provider within two (2) hours and provide results within two (2) hours after the emergency images are taken. The Provider or their designee will notify the contractor at the time of the request if it is an emergency request.

3.3.1.2 Completed written reports must be faxed within 24 hours after taking the images . The Radiologist shall be required to telephone the Provider, RN or LPN referenced on the orders within two (2) hours or less in the event of a serious-abnormal reading.

3.3.1.3 The Contractor shall provide all imaging reports in typewritten or computerized format. The Contractor shall provide typed signatures on all imaging reports.

3.3.1.4 The Contractor's software shall interface with DHHC's EMR system if possible or provide an online portal so Providers can view the images online. The Contractor shall make available any previous images required for comparison when previous images have been taken. The Contractor shall make images available in the portal to DHHC's attending Provider at the time of service.

3.3.1.5 All imaging reports after development and reading under the terms of this Contract shall be the property of the State of Maryland and considered a part of the patient's health care records and will be maintained at DHHC.

3.3.1.6 Contractor shall ensure that all images are readable (i.e., clear, not fuzzy or distorted) prior to leaving the facility. If the Radiologist requires additional images to complete the reading, Radiologic Tech shall take the additional images at that time and prior to leaving the facility, and at no charge to DHHC.

3.3.2 Performance Review Requirements:

Contractor shall abide by Joint Commission requirements, which requires all practitioners with privileges to abide by Joint Commission’s Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) requirement, which involves frequent monitoring of performance trends to identify issues that could impact patient safety and quality, with the goal of improving practice through a defined process that includes data review and leads to decisions on maintaining or restricting privileges. The Contractor shall provide OPPE's for each privileged provider in written format before go-live date of contract and then continuously every six months for the duration the provider is credentialed.

3.3.3 Image Requisition and Receipts

Image requisitions will be filled out by DHHC, called into the Contractor, and physically left at the Nurses Station located on the patient floor where the images will be taken, for pickup.

There will be no pre-bid conference required.

3.4 Occupational safety and Health Act (O.S.H.A.) and (M.O.S.H.A.).

The materials, supplies, equipment, or services required by this Contract shall comply with the applicable U.S. and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act Standards.

3.5 Contractor-State cooperation

Before any of the work shall begin, the Contractor shall confer with the State’s representative at the site and agree on times, a sequence of procedure, means of access to the premises, space for storage of materials and equipment, use of approaches, use of facilities, etc.

3.6 Contractors’ liability insurance

Responsibility for Damage Claims

The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless and defend the State and all of its representatives from all suits, actions, or claims, of any character brought on account of any injuries or damages sustained by any person or property in consequence of any work performed under this Contract either by the Contractor or any subcontractor, or their employees, agents, or representatives.

Liability Insurance

1. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall maintain such insurance as shall protect the Contractor from claims under Workmen’s Compensation Act and the Federal Employers Liability Act by coverage with insurance companies or by methods acceptable to the State Insurance Commissioner and by no other method, for damages which may arise from operations under this Contract, whether such operations be by the Contractor or by any subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them.

2. The Contractor shall protect the Contractor self and the State from any claims from Bodily Injury, Liability, and Property Damage Liability.

3. The limits for Bodily Injury Liability shall be not less than $1,000,000/$2,000,000; that is, $1,000,000 is the limit for injury per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. The minimum limit for Property Damage Liability shall be $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 for aggregate.

4. The above policies for Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Insurance shall be written as to include Contingent bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Insurance to protect the Contractor against claims from the operations of subcontractors.

5. Certificates of the Contractor’s insurance containing evidence of the Hold Harmless Clause protecting the State of Maryland shall be filed with the Procurement Coordinator and shall be subject to the approval of the Procurement Officer for adequacy of protection. No work shall be started at the site until appropriate certificates of insurance are filed and approved by the Procurement Coordinator.

3.7 Responsibility for damage.

The Contractor shall repair and restore to its original condition any equipment, materials, or surfaces damaged or disturbed by his operations. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for any loss or damage to his own materials, supplies, and equipment, and to the personal property of his employees while they are on State premises. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any damage to the building or its contents and for any loss or damage to any property belonging to the owner or the owner’s employees when such loss or damage may be attributable to his actions or negligence or the actions of his employees.

RFB ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A – Contract

Upon notification of recommendation for award, a completed contract will be sent to the recommended awardee for signature. The recommended awardee must return to the Procurement Officer one (1) executed copies of the Contract within five (5) Business Days after receipt. Upon Contract award, a fully executed copy will be sent to the Contractor.

ATTACHMENT B – Bid Form

The Bid Form must be completed and submitted with the Bid.

Attachment A – Contract

DEER’S HEAD HOSPITAL CENTER

STATE OF MARYLAND

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

SMALL PROCUREMENT CONTRACT

MOBILE IMAGING ON-SITE SERVICES

THIS CONTRACT (the “Contract”), is made as of the day of

, 20 by and between

The DEER’S HEAD HOSPITAL CENTER, STATE OF MARYLAND, acting through the MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (“Department”), and

(“Contractor”) whose principal office in Maryland is and whose principal business address is

The parties agree as follows:

1. Scope of Contract.

a. The Contractor shall provide the following goods or services:

Laboratory Medical Director and Clinical Consultant Services, detailed specifications and scope of work to be performed are as stated and incorporated by reference as RFB Solicitation no. BPM, according to applicable codes and Federal and State laws and regulations.

Contractor’s bid or proposal dated

is attached and incorporated by references as Exhibit
B
. If there

is any conflict between this Contract and any exhibits incorporated by reference, the terms of this contract shall govern. If there is any conflict among the Exhibits, the following order of precedence shall determine the prevailing provision:

Exhibit A – the scope of work or solicitation and Exhibit B – the Contractor’s bid or proposal.

b. Changes. This Contract may be amended only with the written consent of both parties. Amendments may not change significantly the scope of the Contract (including the Contract price).

2. Term of Contract. The term of this Contract shall be for the period of

, 20 through

, 20

3. Extension of Contract. Deer’s Head Hospital Center reserves the right to extend the Contract one time, for a one-year period, subject to agreement by the Contractor and the availability and appropriation annually of sufficient funds as may be required to meet the extended obligation. Should Deer’s Head Hospital Center renew the Contract, the prices shall be per the original. On the 22nd month of the Contract period, the Contractor must submit in writing their request for a contract extension with or without an increase. Requests for Contract increases shall only be considered if the Contractor can satisfactorily demonstrate to Deer’s head Hospital Center that they have experienced increased costs with respect to labor, materials, and transportation.

4. Compensation and Method of Payment.

a. Compensation. The total compensation for services to be rendered by the Contractor shall not exceed $50,000. Any bids submission over $50,000.00 will not be considered for this opportunity. If all bid submissions exceed $50,000.00 this solicitation will be cancelled and bid at a later time.

b. Method of Payment. The Department shall pay the Contractor no later than thirty (30) days after the Department receives a proper invoice from the Contractor. Charges for late payment of invoices, other than as prescribed by Title 15, Subtitle 1, State Finance and Procurement Article, Maryland Code, are prohibited.

c. Tax Identification Number. The Contractor’s Federal Tax Identification Number is

. The Contractor’s Social Security Number is

(Individual Contractor Only). Contractor’s Federal Tax Identification Number (or

Social Security Number – Individual Contractor Only) shall appear on all invoices submitted by the Contractor to the Department for payment.

d. Invoicing. All invoices for services shall be signed by the Contractor and submitted to the Procurement Officer. All invoices shall be submitted in triplicate no later than the 15th of the month for the preceding calendar month. All invoices shall include the following information:

· Contractor name;

· Remittance address;

· Federal taxpayer identification number (or if sole proprietorship, the individual’s social security number);

· Invoice period;

· Invoice date;

· Invoice number

· State assigned Contract number;

· State assigned (Blanket) Purchase Order number(s);

· Goods or services provided; and

· Amount due.

Invoices submitted without the required information cannot be processed for payment until the Contractor provides the required information.

5. Procurement Officer. The Department designates
Jason Eckman, Purchasing Administrator

to serve as Procurement Officer for this Contract. All contact between the Department and the Contractor regarding all matters relative to this Contract shall be coordinated through the Procurement Officer.

6. Contract Monitor. The Department designates, Dr. Robert Coker, Medical Director to serve as the Contract Monitor for this contract. All work to be performed under this contract are to be supervised, coordinated and scheduled by the Contract Monitor.

7. Disputes. Disputes arising under this Contract shall be governed by State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 15, Subtitle 2, Part III, Annotated Code of Maryland, and by COMAR 21.10 Administrative and Civil Remedies. Pending resolution of a dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform this Contract, as directed by the Procurement Officer.

8. Termination for Convenience. The State may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, without showing cause upon prior written notification to the Contractor specifying the extent and the effective date of the termination. The State will pay all reasonable costs associated with this Contract that the Contractor has incurred up to the date of termination, and all reasonable costs associated with termination of the Contract. However, the Contractor may not be reimbursed for any anticipatory profits which have not been earned up to the date of termination. Termination here under, including the determination of the rights and obligations of the parties, shall be governed by the provisions of COMAR 21.07.01.12(A)(2).

9. Termination for Default. If the Contractor does not fulfill obligations under this Contract or violates any provision of this Contract, the Department may terminate the Contract by giving the Contractor written notice of termination. Termination under this paragraph does not relieve the Contractor from liability for any damage caused to the State. Termination hereunder, including the rights and obligations of the parties, shall be governed by the provisions of COMAR 21.07.01.11B.

10. Termination for non-appropriation. If funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation in any fiscal year succeeding the first fiscal year, this Contract shall be terminated automatically as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which funds are not available. The Contractor may not recover anticipatory profits or costs incurred after termination.

11. Non-Discrimination in Employment. The Contractor shall comply with the nondiscrimination provisions of federal and Maryland law, including, but not limited to, the employment provisions of §13-219 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, Maryland Code and Code of Maryland Regulations 21.07.01.08, and the commercial nondiscrimination provisions of Title 19, Subtitle 1, State Finance and Procurement Article, Maryland Code.

12. Maryland Law Prevails. The laws of Maryland shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Contract. The Maryland Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (Commercial Law Article, Title 22 of the Annotated Code of Maryland) does not apply to this Contract or any software license acquired hereunder.

13. Anti-Bribery. The Contractor certifies that, to the Contractor’s best knowledge, neither the Contractor; nor (if the Contractor is a corporation or partnership) any of its officers, directors, partners, or controlling stockholders; nor any employee of the Contractor who is directly involved in the business’s contracting activities, has been convicted of bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe under the laws of any state or of the United States.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract as of the date hereinabove set forth.

CONTRACTOR
STATE OF MARYLAND

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

By:

By:

(Printed Name and Title)

(Printed Name and Title)

Date

Date

Attachment B – Bid Form

BID PAGE

MOBILE IMAGING ON-SITE SERVICES

SOLICITATION # BPM054361

Year
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
QTY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
1
Bid price per service call for Bedside X-ray Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
2
Bid price per service call for Bedside X-ray Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
3
Bid price per service call for Bedside X-ray Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
1
Bid price per Stat Service call for Bedside X-ray Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
2
Bid price per Stat Service call for Bedside X-ray Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
3
Bid price per Stat Service call for Bedside X-ray Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
1
Bid price per service call for Bedside Ultrasound Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
2
Bid price per service call for Bedside Ultrasound Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
3
Bid price per service call for Bedside Ultrasound Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
1
Bid price per Stat Service call for Bedside Ultrasound Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
2
Bid price per Stat Service call for Bedside Ultrasound Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
3
Bid price per Stat Service call for Bedside Ultrasound Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
1
Bid price per service call for Bedside Echocardiogram Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
2
Bid price per service call for Bedside Echocardiogram Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.
3
Bid price per service call for Bedside Echocardiogram Services at Deer's Head Hospital Center
1
Ea.

A. This Bid represents an all-inclusive firm fixed price quote for all services described herein

Bid Price: $ ______________________________

Bid submitted by:

(Company Name)

(Agent/Title)

(Agent’s Signature)

(Address)

(City, State, Zip Code)

(Telephone Number)

(Federal Identification Number)

DO NOT ALTER THIS BID PAGE

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