IFB - generator repairs for springfield hospital center

The Maryland Department of Health's Springfield Hospital Center is requesting bids on repair services for eleven emergency generators under IFB OCMP-26-25288, with bids due October 4, 2026 and a pre-bid site visit and conference on March 31, 2026 (rescheduled per Addendum #2). This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement restricted to certified small businesses under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505.

The scope encompasses inspection, troubleshooting, load testing, and corrective maintenance on Cummins and Kohler generators ranging from 35 to 215 kilowatts, manufactured between 2003 and 2016, distributed across eleven facility locations. Repair work includes cooling-system overhauls, fuel-system servicing, electrical-panel diagnostics, component replacement (water pumps, oil coolers, thermostats, hoses, gaskets, seals, spark plugs, wires), and for one unit a complete Deep Sea controller kit upgrade with new wiring harness, voltage regulator, speed controller, sensors, and load bank programming. An initial assessment must be completed within ten business days of contract award, with identified repairs completed within ten business days of Notice to Proceed. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., except for necessary shutdowns.

The contract term is twelve months with no renewal options. Place of performance is 6655 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, Maryland. Minimum qualifications include three years of experience in generator preventative maintenance and load testing with references, a Maryland General Contractor's License, and an Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification from the Electrical Generating Systems Association or equivalent. Award is based on lowest responsive and responsible bid price on an all-or-none basis. No MBE, VSBE, or federal funding involvement. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million combined single limit, Crime Insurance of $1 million, and Workers' Compensation of $1 million per occurrence. Questions are due March 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Virtual pre-bid attendance is available; vendors must RSVP by March 30, 2026.