Mobile Air Monitoring Shelters

The Maryland Department of the Environment Air and Radiation Administration is requesting sealed bids for two mobile air monitoring shelters under firm fixed price, with bids due February 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST via eMMA. A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; RSVP is due February 9, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. Questions are due February 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Each shelter must meet detailed specifications: 8 feet high, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet long with aluminum construction, R15 insulation, 12,000 Btu air conditioning with heating capability, 100-amp power panel, roof access with guardrails and safety gate, a 10-meter meteorological tower, and an EPA-approved ambient sampling air intake assembly. The shelters will measure ground-level concentrations of criteria pollutants and air toxics at designated air monitoring locations statewide. Bidders must be authorized to construct, operate, and repair mobile air monitoring shelters under the Clean Air Act and must hold a valid EPA or State of Maryland Air Emissions Operating Permit License or valid State License Agreement. A minimum of three references is required.

The contract term is one year from delivery. The contractor assumes responsibility for equipment damaged during shipping, must provide detailed drawings for MDE approval before construction, and must deliver a one-year warranty covering parts and labor. Evaluation will use lowest responsive and responsible bid methodology. No MBE or VSBE participation goals apply.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence ($3 million aggregate), Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability of $1 million per claim ($3 million aggregate), Crime Insurance with $1 million minimum, and Worker's Compensation. Federal funding of $120,000 is allocated to this procurement. The contractor must register with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation if not previously registered and must accept electronic funds transfer payment. No public bid opening will be held.