Metropolitan Transition Center (MTC) Fan Coil Unit Furnishing and Installation Services

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for furnishing and installation of a fan coil unit (FCU) at the Metropolitan Transition Center (MTC) in Baltimore. The procurement seeks a complete all-in-one FCU capable of providing both heating and cooling for approximately 420 square feet in Room 411, with the contractor responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for installation. Bidders must submit a detailed submittal package for facility approval prior to installation, including the FCU make and model with warranties, total power draw specifications, and proposed placement details. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT at 954 Forrest Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, with advance notification required by May 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Questions from bidders must be submitted by May 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT, and all bids are due May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price agreement with an estimated 45-day performance period from the date of award. Award will be based on the most favorable bid price, and contractors must provide a one-year warranty on labor and parts or the manufacturer's warranty on parts, whichever is longer, while maintaining compliance with nationally recognized standards including the National Fire Protection Association, National Electrical Code, American National Standards Institute, and Underwriters Laboratories standards.

This procurement is restricted to certified small businesses meeting Maryland statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 to 14-505, making it a Small Business Reserve procurement with no established incumbent vendors or current contractors listed. Contractors must have a Master Electrician licensed in Maryland available on-site during all electrical work, with documentation of valid licensure required, and all contractor and subcontractor personnel must pass criminal background checks before commencing work. The procurement emphasizes energy-efficient equipment compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code as part of Maryland's environmental procurement policies. Bidders must furnish compliant affidavits regarding nondiscrimination, bribery, debarment, and conflict minerals, and strict security protocols apply at the facility, including prohibition of cell phones, tobacco products, and cash exceeding $50 upon entry. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, the estimated 45-day performance period and single-room installation scope suggest a moderate-value project. Invoices must be submitted to dpscs.accountspayable@maryland.gov with all required documentation to be considered proper invoices for payment processing.