Patuxent Institution (PATX) Security Window Installation

The Maryland state government, specifically the Patuxent Institution, is seeking a contractor to furnish, fabricate, and install security windows for the C-2/D-2 building, which will house mental health inmates. This procurement opportunity requires a comprehensive window installation project that includes a mandatory 2-year warranty covering both parts and labor. The contract was posted on September 26, 2025, with proposals due by October 17, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their responses. Prospective contractors must demonstrate expertise in security window installation, with a particular focus on institutional settings involving high-security environments. The primary deliverable will be the complete installation of specialized security windows that meet the specific safety and functional requirements of a mental health inmate housing unit. Contractors should be prepared to provide detailed technical specifications, installation methodology, and evidence of previous similar institutional window installation projects.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the opportunity description, contractors should be prepared to potentially meet Maryland's standard vendor qualifications for state institutional contracts. The project appears targeted at contractors with demonstrated experience in correctional facility or mental health institutional construction modifications. Given the specialized nature of security window installation for a mental health inmate facility, vendors will likely need to demonstrate specific technical capabilities, safety compliance certifications, and experience working within secure government institutional environments. Although no specific budget range was provided, similar institutional security modification projects typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, depending on the complexity of the window specifications and installation requirements. Interested contractors should carefully review the full solicitation documents and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their technical capabilities, safety protocols, and previous relevant institutional construction experience.