30PLUMB28SB

The State Highway Administration (MDOT-SHA) is soliciting bids for plumbing maintenance, repairs, and services at the Gaithersburg Maintenance Facility in Montgomery County, Maryland, under IFB 30PLUMB28SB, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement limited to certified small businesses meeting statutory requirements under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505.

Bidders must hold a current State of Maryland Master Plumbers License and maintain at least five years of commercial plumbing certification with a minimum of two licensed commercial journeyman plumbers holding five years of experience. The scope covers installation, repairs, and modifications to water, sewer, and drain lines; fixture repairs and installation; gas pipe work; and emergency response services. Routine service calls must be addressed within 48 hours of notification; emergency calls require response within 3 hours. Routine availability is 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, with 24/7 emergency availability.

The contract term is 24 months or until funds are depleted, with performance at the Gaithersburg Maintenance Facility. Pricing is unit-based: service call fees, hourly rates for lead plumber and helper work (routine and premium), and parts and equipment at actual cost plus a maximum 10% markup, excluding tax and freight. The bid form estimates 50 service calls, 250 hours of lead plumber routine work, 150 hours of helper routine work, 35 hours of lead plumber premium work, and 40 hours of helper premium work for evaluation purposes only. Award goes to the single responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate, with the State listed as additional insured. Questions are due July 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM. No pre-bid conference will be held. No federal funding is involved.