Replacement and Installation of HVAC System - ANG 175th Wing

The Maryland Military Department is soliciting bids to replace and install a 15-ton HVAC system at the Air National Guard 175th Wing facility in Middle River, Maryland, with the current bid due date of November 3, 2026, following six bid extensions from the original January 16, 2026, deadline.

This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small business vendors meeting statutory requirements under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bid price from a responsible bidder.

The scope requires procurement and installation of one 15-ton Carrier air conditioning unit (Model 38AXZM16A0A6-0A0A0) and one 15-ton Carrier air handler (Model 40RLAA16T2A6-UA0A0) using R-454b refrigerant or equivalent, along with removal of existing equipment, duct connections, electrical reconnection, refrigerant line flushing and reconnection, system pressure testing, evacuation, charging, and commissioning in accordance with manufacturer specifications and all applicable federal, state, and local codes. The contractor must provide stand-alone controls integrated by the contractor; replace disconnect switches and flexible conduit if non-compliant; perform electrical upgrades within scope; and equip the new unit with a variable speed blower with +1.5 water column duct static pressure. All work must be included in the base scope with no allowances, add-ons, or contract modifications permitted.

The contract term is 90 days from the Notice to Proceed, with an option for an additional three months at no additional cost, and a one-year warranty from the Maryland Military Department's acceptance. The procurement is federally funded and subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements: HVAC Systems at $46.21 per hour plus $24.90 fringes, and Refrigeration Systems at $52.27 per hour plus $24.58 fringes (wage determination MD20260108, effective January 2, 2026). Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of one year in business providing HVAC services, submit two references of similar projects, and maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, plus worker's compensation insurance of $1 million per occurrence. Compliance with the Buy American Act applies to all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials. The informational conference and mandatory site visit was held January 7, 2026, at 2701 Eastern Blvd, Building 2050, Middle River, MD 21220. Procurement Officer: Shareda Holifield, 410-350-1967 or shareda.holifield2@maryland.gov. Submission via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA ID: BMP054731).