Mold Abatement and Remediation at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center

Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, a Maryland Department of Health facility, is requesting bids for mold inspection and remediation services under a Small Business Reserve procurement, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via eMMA and a public bid opening September 25 at 9:00 a.m. This procurement is limited to certified small businesses under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501-14-505.

Bidders must hold a Maryland General Contractor's License and possess relevant mold inspection and remediation certifications — IICRC's Applied Microbial Remediation Technician or Mold Remediation Specialist, ACAC's Council Certified Microbial Remediator, or equivalent credentials. The scope encompasses visual inspection of wet areas, containment barriers with negative air pressure, removal of visible fungal growth and contaminated materials, proper disposal, and restoration or replacement of damaged building materials, all in accordance with ASTM D7338-14 and IICRC standards. The facility is a maximum-security psychiatric hospital with approximately 285 average daily inpatients.

The total contract cost shall not exceed $50,000. The contract term runs approximately three to six months from Notice to Proceed with no option periods. Bidding is structured around two work-order line items categorized by square footage of affected areas (up to 150 square feet and 150–300 square feet), with unit and extended pricing required on a provided bid form.

Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $500,000 combined single limit per occurrence and $1,500,000 annual aggregate, plus Workers' Compensation insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, with the State named as additional insured. Written questions are due September 18 at 12:00 p.m. Site visits may be requested by September 22. Work must be approved and coordinated with an assigned facility Contract Monitor. All work must comply with State, Federal, and OSHA safety standards and facility security requirements, including a mandatory 72-hour advance notice for service disruptions and Pre-Construction Risk Assessment meeting.