Air Conditioning for Kennels at Carroll County Humane Society

The state and local contract opportunity, identified by the unique ID 6814e62b5d7135a1f4047666, is focused on procuring air conditioning services specifically for the kennels at the Carroll County Humane Society in Maryland. The procurement is being conducted by Carroll County, with a contract posting date of May 1, 2025, and a critical proposal submission deadline of May 21, 2025. The primary objective of this contract is to install, replace, or upgrade air conditioning systems within the animal shelter's kennel facilities, ensuring proper temperature regulation and animal welfare. Prospective contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in HVAC systems tailored to animal care environments, with likely required qualifications including licensed mechanical contractors, experience with veterinary or animal shelter infrastructure, and understanding of specialized cooling requirements for animal housing. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, contractors can anticipate being assessed on technical capabilities, past performance, cost-effectiveness, and ability to minimize disruption to shelter operations during installation.

Regarding potential vendor restrictions, the contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or minority-owned businesses. However, Maryland state procurement policies often encourage diverse vendor participation. The scope appears to be open to qualified HVAC contractors with specific expertise in animal facility environmental systems. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation, and details about existing infrastructure are limited to the context of kennel air conditioning requirements. While a precise budget range is not disclosed, similar municipal and county animal shelter HVAC projects typically range from $50,000 to $250,000, depending on the size of the facility, complexity of the installation, and specific system requirements. Interested contractors should carefully review the full solicitation documents and be prepared to demonstrate technical proficiency in creating comfortable, safe environmental conditions for animal shelter inhabitants.