BPM055810 Addendum 1 QandA.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- BPM055810
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- Maryland
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This is Addendum 1 to a Request for Bid issued by the State of Maryland for ligature resistant fitness equipment at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, published on March 20, 2026. The solicitation seeks equipment designed to meet The Joint Commission guidelines for improving patient safety in behavioral health environments, with evaluation based on technical criteria and compliance with scope of work requirements on a pass/fail basis. The facility specifications include a 30-foot by 18-foot fitness room with 7-foot 9-inch ceilings and a 7-foot by 2.75-foot doorway; one item (an elliptical) will be placed in a ward unit rather than the main gym. Bidders are not required to propose a specific brand or model, and the state will accept multiple single-station strength pieces if a multi-stack universal system is unavailable. Contractors will require security escorts and must coordinate installation dates and times in advance to allow facility personnel to arrange Security and Contract Monitor support. All contractor personnel requirements, security protocols, and access procedures are detailed in Sections 16 and 18 of the full solicitation documents.
The addendum clarifies that bids may address individual equipment categories separately if certain equipment does not meet ligature requirements, as outlined in Section 8.D of the solicitation. The state prefers self-powered equipment but has electrical outlets available along the fitness room walls. Removal and disposal of existing equipment will be managed by the Department of General Services under its Inventory Control, Fixed Assets, Materials and Supplies procedures rather than by the contractor. No additional items beyond those listed in the scope of work will be considered without a formal amendment. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum using the provided form to be included in bid consideration.
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Addendum 1
BPM055810
Ligature Resistant Fitness Equipment for Hospital Patients at
Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center
March 20, 2026
This addendum is being published to answer questions. Please consider this information when submitting your bid. You must acknowledge this addendum by using the attached form with
VENDOR INQUIRIES
LifeFitness
1. Q: Is there any certification for ligature safe equipment that the equipment must meet?
A. All information on ligature resistant can be found under The Joint Commission guidelines for improving patient safety in behavioral health environments. It is design strategies, not certification for prevention of self-harm or suicide in psychiatric wards.
2. Q: Is there a particular specification, model or brand of equipment you are asking for?
A. The aim is to evaluate bids on the Technical criteria based on meeting the scope of work requirements. This is a pass/fail as stated in Section 8.
3. Q: If a multi stack universal system is not available, will you accept multiple single station strength pieces:
A. The scope of work was designed to fit the needs of the facility based on available space.
4. Q: What are the safety requirements for the cardio as it relates to ligature resistant equipment?
A. Please review 1.A.
5. Q: Is this an all or nothing bid? Meaning, can we bid on just cardio if our strength equipment does not meet the ligature requirements.
A. See Section 8.D.
True North Advisory LLC
1. Q: Facility & Room Specifications: Exact room dimensions and total square footage of the fitness area; room layout (if available, including any floor plans or diagrams); ceiling height;
floor type (e.g., concrete, rubber, other); existing anchor points or mounting limitations.
A. Floor plans are not available, but the room is 30’ X 18’ and 7’9” in height. The door itself is
7’x 2.75’. One of the items is not going to the gym (elliptical), but to a ward unit for a replacement.
2. Q: Electrical & Equipment Placement: Power outlet locations and electrical access requirements; any restrictions related to equipment placement within the space.
A. Prefer self-power, however electrical outlets are available along the walls.
3. Q: Security & Access Requirements: Security protocols for contractor personnel (escort requirements, identification, etc.); dress code or facility-specific attire requirements; approved working hours and access procedures.
A. All requirements for contractor personnel were provided with the attachments in Section
18. a. and d. See Section 16 for further security requirements. All contractors receive
Security and/or Contract Monitor escorts in the building for safety purposes. Further details are provided upon award which will be either in the morning or the afternoon.
4. Q: Installation & Logistics: any known constraints that could impact delivery or installation timelines; preferred scheduling windows for installation; on-site points of contact during delivery and setup.
A. Notification of the day and time will be required ahead of time in order to set up Security and the Contract Monitor and/or other staff involved.
5. Q: Existing Equipment: confirmation on whether removal and disposal of existing equipment is required, or if it will be decommissioned by the State; any handling requirements for existing equipment (if applicable).
A. Disposal of inventory is managed through Department of General Services per DGS
Inventory Control, Fixed Assets, Materials and Supplies.
6. Q: Scope clarification: confirmation that the listed equipment in the solicitation represents the full scope of the required items, or if additional equipment may be considered.
A. There will be no addition to the scope of work without amendment.
Acknowledgement
Received By _____________________________________________________________
(Print Name)
Signature___________________________________Date__________________
Vendor__________________________________________________________
Telephone No._____________________ Email: ________________________
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