OCMP-26-25405_#BPM053076 - Addendum #2.pdf

STATE OF MARYLAND

SPRING GROVE HOSPITAL CENTER

(SGHC)

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

WATER TESTING AND WATER TREATMENT SERVICES

FOR SPRING GROVE HOSPITAL CENTER

IFB NUMBER OCMP-26-25405 / EMMA # BPM053076

ISSUE DATE: JULY 30, 2026

Addendum #2

August 13, 2026

All persons who are known by the Issuing Office to have received the above-referenced

IFB are hereby advised of the following revisions:

1. DELETE – Table A. Attachment B. The Bid Price Form – See file below

Post – OCMP-26-25405- Attachment B. Bid – Price Form – Water

Testing and Water Treatment Services for Spring Grove Hospital

Center

ADD – Table A. Attachment B. The Bid Price Form – See file below

Post -OCMP-26-25405 Attachment B. Bid – Price Form – Water

Testing and Water Treatment Services for Spring Grove Hospital

Center. Revised 8.11.26

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2.1.1 This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued to procure the goods or services, as specified in this Section 2, from a contract between the successful bidder(s) and the State of Maryland (“State”): Water sampling, sample analysis and water treatment services for twenty-four (24) buildings on Spring Grove Hospital

Center’s Campus, located at 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland 21228.

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2.1.1 This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued to procure the goods or services, as specified in this Section 2, from a contract between the successful bidder(s) and the State of Maryland (“State”): Water sampling, sample analysis and water treatment services for twenty-three (23) buildings on Spring Grove Hospital

Center’s Campus, located at 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland 21228.

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2.2 Background and Purpose

The Maryland Department of Health – Spring Grove Hospital Center is issuing this

Invitation for Bids (IFB) to obtain services that include the water sampling, sample analysis, and treatment of water systems operating within the twenty-four (24) buildings on the Spring Grove Hospital Center campus, located at 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland. The Contract will include all applicable services and tasks associated with maintaining the integrity and viability of the water and drinking water systems of the hospital center.

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2.2 Background and Purpose

The Maryland Department of Health – Spring Grove Hospital Center is issuing this

Invitation for Bids (IFB) to obtain services that include the water sampling, sample analysis, and treatment of water systems operating within the twenty-three (23) buildings on the Spring Grove Hospital Center campus, located at 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland. The Contract will include all applicable services and tasks associated with maintaining the integrity and viability of the water and drinking water systems of the hospital center.

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2.2.1 Project Goals

Water testing, water sample analysis, and water treatment services are necessary to identify hazardous water conditions and to perform procedures to mitigate or prevent the growth and transmission of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens in the building water systems at SGHC. To meet Maryland Department of Health and Joint Commission requirements this project will consist of water sampling, water sample analysis, the provision of recommendations to mitigate or prevent legionella (or other waterborne pathogens), and water treatment services.

Throughout the Water Testing and Water Treatment Services contract; the testing, sampling, recommendations and necessary water treatment shall meet MDH, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Joint Commission and all other applicable industry standards.

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2.2.1 Project Goals

Water testing, water sample analysis, and water treatment services are necessary to identify hazardous water conditions and to perform procedures to mitigate or prevent the growth and transmission of Legionella in the building water systems at SGHC. To meet Maryland Department of Health and Joint Commission requirements this project will consist of water sampling, water sample analysis, the provision of recommendations to mitigate or prevent legionella and water treatment services. Throughout the Water Testing and Water Treatment Services contract; the testing, sampling, recommendations and necessary water treatment shall meet MDH, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Joint

Commission and all other applicable industry standards.

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2.3 Contractor Responsibilities and Tasks

The Contractor will provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, means and methods as required for to perform water sampling, water sample analysis, provide water treatment recommendations and water treatment services for the twenty-four (24) buildings on the Spring Grove Hospital Center campus. All services requested and performed shall be in accordance with the documents, drawings, specifications, policies, and/or references contained in this scope of work and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and applicable building, life safety codes, and testing agencies to include, but not limited to:

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2.3 Contractor Responsibilities and Tasks

The Contractor will provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, means and methods as required for to perform water sampling, water sample analysis, provide water treatment recommendations and water treatment services for the twenty-three (23) buildings on the Spring Grove Hospital Center campus. All services requested and performed shall be in accordance with the documents, drawings, specifications, policies, and/or references contained in this scope of work and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and applicable building, life safety codes, and testing agencies to include, but not limited to:

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2.3.1 Description of work to be performed

A. The contractor will perform the following services for the twenty-four (24) hospital buildings located throughout the Spring Grove Hospital Center campus:

1. Water Testing & Monitoring

i. Perform annual water sampling and analysis.

ii. Perform sampling at hot and cold-water outlets, showers, faucets, ice machines, cooling towers, and other aerosolizing water sources or locations.

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2.3.1 Description of work to be performed

A. The contractor will perform the following services for the twenty-three (23) hospital buildings located throughout the Spring Grove Hospital Center campus:

1. Water Testing & Monitoring

i. Perform annual water sampling and analysis for Legionella.

ii. Perform sampling at hot and cold-water outlets, showers, faucets, ice machines, cooling towers, and other aerosolizing water sources or locations.

Healthcare, assisted living, and public facilities are required to follow

CDC, ASHRAE 188, and state DGS-type guidelines. At least one hot water sample from a representative location (often a distal outlet like a sink or shower). At least one cold water sample from a representative tap or point-of-entry location.

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2.3.1.B. 2. iii. Cottage C

ADD — N/A

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2.3.1.C. Water Treatment Protocols

1. If Legionella or other pathogens are detected during annual water sampling, analysis and monitoring, the contractor shall:

i. Immediately notify the Contract Monitor or designated facility staff.

ii. Provide recommendations on the isolation of affected systems and treatment of affected water systems.

iii. Perform water system disinfection utilizing the most suitable method (i.e., Thermal, shock chlorination, and/or hyperchlorination.)

iv. Perform retesting post-treatment until pathogen levels are below established limits (< 10 CFU) (See Exhibit 3 for the SGHC

Water Management Program policy and testing parameters).

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2.3.1.C. Water Treatment Protocols

1. If Legionella is detected during annual water sampling, analysis and monitoring, the contractor shall:

i. Immediately notify the Contract Monitor or designated facility staff.

ii. Provide recommendations on the isolation of affected systems and treatment of affected water systems.

iii. Perform water system disinfection utilizing the most suitable method (i.e., Thermal, shock chlorination, and/or hyperchlorination.) Disinfection treatments in buildings with patient areas may need to be performed during non-standard operating hours at a time where there is minimal disruption to daily operations. Other administrative/staff buildings may require treatments to be performed during non-standard operating hours and will be discussed and confirmed prior to the commencement of water disinfection treatment.

iv. Perform retesting post-treatment until pathogen levels are below established limits (< 10 CFU) (See Exhibit 3 for the SGHC

Water Management Program policy and testing parameters).

9. DELETE — Key Information Summary Sheet (KISS)

Bid Due (Closing)

Date and Time:

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 at 2:00 PM Local Time

Bidders are reminded that a completed Feedback Form is requested if a no-bid decision is made (see Attachment 1 - No Bid Notice/Vendor

Feedback Form). See link https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/07/Attachment-1.-No-Bid_Proposal-

Notice_Vendor-Feedback-Form-1-1.docx

Public Bid

Opening Date, Time, and

Location

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 at 2:30 PM Local Time

Bid Opening - Water Testing and Water Treatment Services for

SGHC(26-25405))

Wednesday, August 19 · 2:30 – 3:00pm

Time zone: America/New_York https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/07/Attachment-1.-No-Bid_Proposal-Notice_Vendor-Feedback-Form-1-1.docx https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/07/Attachment-1.-No-Bid_Proposal-Notice_Vendor-Feedback-Form-1-1.docx https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/07/Attachment-1.-No-Bid_Proposal-Notice_Vendor-Feedback-Form-1-1.docx

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ADD — Key Information Summary Sheet (KISS)

Bid Due (Closing)

Date and Time:

Friday, August 21st, 2026 at 2:00 PM Local Time

Bidders are reminded that a completed Feedback Form is requested if a no-bid decision is made (see Attachment 1 - No Bid Notice/Vendor

Feedback Form). See link https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/07/Attachment-1.-No-Bid_Proposal-

Notice_Vendor-Feedback-Form-1-1.docx

Public Bid

Opening Date, Time, and

Location

Friday, August 21st, 2026 at 2:30 PM Local Time

Bid Opening - Water Testing and Water Treatment Services for

SGHC(26-25405)

Bid Opening - Water Testing and Water Treatment Services for

SGHC(26-25405)

Friday, August 21 · 2:00 – 2:30pm

Time zone: America/New_York

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All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

This Addendum is issued under the authority of State Procurement Regulations, COMAR

Title 21 State of Maryland Regulations. and with approval of the Procurement Office

MDH.

8/13/2026 Lisa Queen_________________

Date Lisa Queen

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OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE A COMPLETED AND SIGNED ADDENDUM

ACKNOWLEGMENT WITH BID SUBMISSION VIA eMMA ( OCMP -26-25405 / eMMA#BPM053076)

Lisa Queen

Office of Contract Management & Procurement

Maryland Department of Health email: Lisa.Queen@maryland.gov

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I acknowledge receipt of Addendum #2 to IFB entitled -Water Testing and Water Treatment

Services for Spring Grove Hospital Center dated 7/30/2026.

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