Replacement of Water Heaters at Jessup Correctional Institution

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is requesting bids for the replacement of two water heaters and repair of associated steam and water delivery systems at Jessup Correctional Institution, with bids due September 24, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on September 17, 2026. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement limited to certified small businesses, with a 10% Minority Business Enterprise subcontracting participation goal.

The scope includes removal of two existing Adamson brand steam-driven tank water heaters and installation of two new Leslie brand E-600L water heaters, plus repair of leaking steam and water delivery systems including one 5-inch steam valve replacement and copper piping, mixing valves, and circulating pumps. All work is subject to a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

Bidders must hold current Maryland Master Plumber/Gas Fitter and Master HVACR licenses and demonstrate three years of experience in commercial or institutional mechanical, plumbing, and steam system work. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate, and Workers' Compensation of at least $1 million per occurrence. Bidders must register with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation prior to award consideration.

The contract is a firm fixed-price engagement with a three-month base term and potential no-cost extensions of up to one month if unspent funds remain. Award will be based on lowest responsive bid price. All contractor personnel must pass criminal background checks at contractor expense prior to work commencement, including State and federal CJIS checks with fingerprinting; personnel with convictions for crimes against property, theft, telecommunications and electronics crimes, fraud, crimes against public administration, or crimes of violence are prohibited from the site.

Questions are due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM. RSVP for the September 17 site visit to Procurement Officer Rudi Rheams at rudi.rheams@maryland.gov by September 15 at 3:00 PM EST.