HVAC Duct System Cleaning at Tawes Natural Resources Building, D-Pod - CANCELLED

This procurement has been cancelled and is not available for pursuit.

The Maryland Department of General Services, Office of Facilities Management issued IFB BPM054509 for HVAC duct system cleaning and restoration services at the Tawes Natural Resources Building in Annapolis, Maryland. Amendment #1, effective January 12, 2026, cancelled the solicitation. No further action is warranted.

For context on the cancelled scope: the work encompassed comprehensive cleaning and restoration of HVAC ductwork, air handling components, and ventilation systems throughout the facility, including removal and cleaning of registers, diffusers, and grilles; selective insulation removal; use of HEPA vacuum collection systems with multi-stage filtration (2,500–5,000 CFM at 4–5" static pressure); optional microbial treatment with EPA-registered products; cleaning of VAV boxes, reheat coils, and air handling units; and post-cleaning inspection and certification. All work was required to comply with NFPA, NAIMA, NADCA, SMACCA, and UL standards.

The original IFB, issued January 5, 2026, was limited to certified small businesses with zero percent MBE/DBE and VSBE subcontracting goals. Bidders were required to demonstrate five years of experience providing commercial HVAC duct cleaning services of similar scope and hold current NADCA Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) certification. The pre-bid conference and site visit were scheduled for January 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis; questions were due January 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; and bids were due January 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via eMMA. The contractor was required to maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit and Workers' Compensation insurance of $1 million per occurrence.