26M10, building automation parts, service and maintenance

Frederick County Public Schools is requesting bids on building automation parts, service, and maintenance for district facilities under ITB 26M10, with sealed bids due November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. local time and a pre-bid meeting scheduled virtually via Microsoft Teams on October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope covers development, extension, and maintenance of building automation, energy management, and automatic temperature control systems across nine Area 1 school facilities: Catoctin High School, Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary, Sabillasville Elementary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle School, Thurmont Primary School, Wolfsville Elementary, New Midway Elementary, and Woodsboro Elementary. The existing infrastructure is predominantly Johnson Controls Metasys platforms utilizing BacNet or LON protocols, with installations dating from 1999 to 2009. Bidders must be capable of managing mixed technology landscapes including direct digital control (DDC), pneumatic, and combined control approaches; diverse connectivity options; and supplementary systems such as propane gas flow, water tanks, and specialized heating equipment currently outside the primary BAS.

All vendors must register with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage at www.procurement.maryland.gov prior to bidding. No bonds or Minority Business Enterprise requirements apply; however, certified MBEs are encouraged to respond. All submissions must be made electronically through OpenGov Procurement at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/fcps — mail submissions will not be accepted. Written questions are due October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via OpenGov. Professional liability and automobile insurance, along with certification of compliance forms including HIPAA provisions, are required from selected vendors. The tentative award date is January 6, 2027 at a Board of Education Work Session. Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager (kimberly.miskell@fcps.org), is the bid contract manager; Lloyd Mills, Senior Manager (Lloyd.Mills@fcps.org), is the bid contract administrator.