Furnace Replacement at SHA Chestertown Shop

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is requesting bids for furnace replacement services at the SHA Chestertown Shop, 615 Morgnec Rd, Chestertown, Maryland 21620, under IFB 837005, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system.

The scope involves removing an existing Jackson Church ceiling-hung oil furnace (OL-350) and installing a new oil furnace rated at 350,000 BTU with 6,000 CFM capacity, 3450 RPM burner specifications, and 81% steady-state efficiency. Work includes disconnecting the old unit, installing the new furnace with necessary ductwork and electrical connections, comprehensive testing and commissioning, and staff training. The contract is firm fixed price with a two-month performance period.

Bidders must have a minimum of five years of experience and must perform at least 50 percent of labor using their own workforce or W-2 employees; subcontracting of specialty trades is permitted only as supplementary work. No MBE, DBE, or VSBE subcontracting goals apply, and no federal funding is involved. Award is based solely on lowest responsive bid price from a responsible bidder.

Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per occurrence and provide certificates of insurance within five business days of award. A one-year workmanship warranty and manufacturer's commercial application warranty are required. All work must comply with the 2024 Edition of SHA Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials and applicable OSHA and MOSH requirements.

Questions are due August 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Site visits are optional and do not affect evaluation. Public bid opening occurs August 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.