SBR: On-Call Plumbing Repairs and Services, Hanover Complex

The Maryland State Highway Administration is issuing an Invitation for Bids on August 7, 2026, for on-call commercial plumbing repairs and services at the SHA Hanover Complex, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and this procurement carries a Small Business Reserve set-aside restricting eligibility to businesses certified as small businesses by the Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs.

The scope covers comprehensive plumbing maintenance and repair for all plumbing systems at the facility located at 7491 Connelley Drive, Hanover, Maryland, including pilot light checks, sump pump cleaning, drain snaking, faucet and toilet repairs, water heater flushing, and backflow preventer maintenance. Minimum qualifications require three years of verifiable commercial plumbing repair and services experience and a valid Master plumbing license in Maryland. The contractor must supply all labor, supervision, materials, parts, tools, equipment, and transportation and provide not-to-exceed estimates prior to work commencement.

The contract will be awarded as a single-award, fixed-price labor-hour agreement with a 36-month base period and no option periods. Award is made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price under Competitive Sealed Bidding. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams, with an optional site visit at the facility at 1:00 p.m. the same day. Written questions are due August 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Bidders must be registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation before award consideration. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate and Workers' Compensation of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Bids must be submitted through eMMA (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage).