Hot Water Upgrade in Salisbury, Maryland.

The state and local contract opportunity is for hot water system upgrades at the Deer's Head Hospital Center in Salisbury, Maryland, within Wicomico County. The project entails the replacement of existing hot water heaters, expansion tanks, and associated piping, valves, and controls. Wicomico County is the procuring agency, and sealed bids are due by September 1, 2023 following a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for August 25, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the successful contractor will be required to commence work within a set number of days after receiving the notice to proceed. Technical specifications and general contract conditions have been provided as part of the solicitation.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The incumbent service provider is the hospital itself, but no details on the current service environment or integration requirements are provided. The project is being funded through state and local sources, though the specific funding amounts are not disclosed. Pricing must be submitted on a lump sum basis, and bidders must provide a copy of their Maryland State Contractor's license.