HT-015-210-003 Replace Geothermal Heat Pump @ Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

This is a state and local contract opportunity issued by the Maryland Department of General Services to replace the geothermal heat pump at the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. The successful contractor will be required to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and services to replace the existing 6-ton geothermal heat pump and associated controls, including the geothermal circulator pumps, wiring, and thermostats. The project has a 120 calendar day completion timeline with $250 per calendar day in liquidated damages for late completion. An alternate price is requested for descaling, cleaning, and flushing the underground geothermal system. A pre-bid conference was held on March 24, 2021, and bids are due by April 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM through the state's eMarylandMarketPlaceAdvantage (eMMA) online bidding program.

The procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation, meaning only small businesses certified by the state are eligible to bid. Minority business enterprises are encouraged to respond. The project cost classification is a Class A Small Procurement under $100,000. A 5% bid bond is required if the contract amount exceeds $100,000, along with 100% payment and performance bonds. No incumbent vendor information or budget range is provided, but the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price.