Maryland Correctional Institution Hot Water Heater Replacement

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is soliciting bids for removal and replacement of one leaking PVI hot water heater storage tank (1,250-gallon capacity) at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup, Maryland under IFB BPM055174, with bids due February 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement limited to businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA) under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505 of the Maryland Annotated Code; only certified small businesses are eligible for award unless small businesses fail to show interest.

The scope includes demolition and removal of the existing tank, disposal of damaged piping, site preparation, installation of a new gas-fired commercial hot water heater tank with equivalent specifications, reconnection of cold water supply, hot water supply, flue piping, gas piping, electrical and control connections, factory startup coordination, and operational training to Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services maintenance staff. Bidders must possess appropriate licenses and permits, comply with OSHA standards and all federal, state, and local safety and health regulations, meet facility security requirements including background checks and identification procedures, and execute required affidavits concerning commercial nondiscrimination, bribery convictions, and tax compliance.

The contract is firm fixed-price with separate line items for labor (removal and installation services) and materials (new tank and all required materials and fittings). Completion is required within four weeks from Notice to Proceed. A two-year warranty on all parts and labor is included. Award shall be made to the most favorable bid price in accordance with COMAR 21.05.07.

A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; advance registration is required by February 18 at 3:00 p.m. by contacting Procurement Officer Rudi Rheams at rudi.rheams@maryland.gov or 443-467-2235. Bids must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) platform. Bidders must be registered on eMMA.