Clifton t. Perkins public address system replacement

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is seeking a contractor to replace and expand the existing Public Address System (PAS) at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center (CTPHC) in Jessup, Maryland. The procurement is a firm fixed-price contract requiring a turn-key solution for designing and installing a new analog PAS that provides comprehensive sound coverage in indoor and outdoor areas, including the main building, two maintenance buildings, one administration building, courtyards, and parking lots. The project demands 100% speaker coverage and requires replacing all existing cables, speakers, microphones, and supporting hardware, with a six-month base period and a subsequent four-year maintenance and service plan. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a pre-proposal conference at 11:00 a.m., with proposal submissions due by Friday, September 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The evaluation will prioritize technical capabilities, with technical factors receiving greater weight than financial considerations, and the contractor must provide on-site training for facility personnel while ensuring compliance with JCAHO Ligature Resistance Guidelines.

The procurement includes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontracting goal of 5% of the total contract value, indicating a commitment to supporting diverse business participation. The contract does not involve federal funding and is restricted to contractors capable of meeting specific technical and safety requirements for a maximum-security forensic psychiatric hospital environment. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation requires detailed compliance with state procurement regulations, including living wage requirements for employees working on the contract. The living wage provisions apply to employees who spend at least half their work week on the contract, are 18 years or older, and work full-time for at least 13 consecutive weeks. Although the exact budget is not specified in the documents, the procurement is for a comprehensive public address system replacement with a six-month implementation period and a four-year maintenance plan, suggesting a potentially significant investment in facility infrastructure and technology upgrades.