Addendum 1.pdf

This Addendum No. 1 clarifies specifications for the Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Snow Removal Services issued by Spring Grove Hospital Center, a Maryland Department of Health psychiatric facility. The addendum addresses a critical question regarding unit of measurement for the estimated quantities listed on the Bid Sheet. The response clarifies that all quantities are measured in "each," with each unit representing a complete billable event rather than a volume-based measurement. For example, "Salt Entire Campus as specified" constitutes one billable event encompassing the entire 55 Wade Avenue campus when a snow or ice event meeting the threshold conditions occurs. This amendment references Section E on Exhibit 1 (Additional Scope of Work Requirements) for detailed information regarding what constitutes a billable snow or ice event. The addendum was issued on July 31, 2026, and must be acknowledged by all offerors in their proposals submitted by the August 10, 2026 deadline.

The clarification provided in this addendum is essential for accurate bid pricing, as contractors must understand that they are bidding on per-event costs rather than tonnage, hours, or individual units. This distinction directly impacts how bidders calculate their pricing and resource allocation, particularly given the contract's firm fixed price structure with no guaranteed volume. The amendment ensures that all bidders operate from the same understanding of the billing methodology, which is critical for a single-award contract with 24/7 response requirements and strict completion timelines (two to three hours for events of two or more inches of snowfall).