Snow Removal at Spring Grove Hospital Center

The Maryland Department of Health is soliciting bids for snow removal and salting services at Spring Grove Hospital Center in Catonsville, Maryland under IFB BPM054172, with bids due December 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement limited to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland statutory requirements — a decision-flipping set-aside that restricts competition to SBE firms.

The scope requires response within one hour of notification when snow or ice accumulation exceeds two inches, with clearing completed within two to three hours. Required equipment includes one five-ton truck with plow and salt spreader, one three-quarter-ton truck with hydraulic plow and spreader, two skid loaders with buckets and plows, and two crews of four shovelers equipped with snow throwers and hand-held power equipment. A designated site supervisor must be on-site during all operations. Work covers three main entrances, all interior roads, 16 staff buildings, and nine patient areas at 55 Wade Avenue.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five consecutive years of business operation, current Maryland business licensing, and appropriate insurance coverage including general liability of $1 million combined single limit and $3 million annual aggregate, workers' compensation, and automobile/commercial truck insurance. Three or more commercial references are required. Bidders must provide proof of financial capability through profit and loss statements, balance sheets, or equivalent documentation. A Certificate of Good Standing from the State of Maryland is required prior to award.

The contract term is two years covering three snow seasons. Award goes to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price. Questions are due December 8, 2025 at noon. Public bid opening is scheduled for December 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. via Google Meet. A Work Initiation Conference will be held upon contract award, and the contractor must attend pre-snowfall meetings initiated by Spring Grove Hospital Center representatives. Bids must be submitted electronically through eMMA with required attachments including bid affidavit, price form, bidder information sheet, conflict of interest affidavit, and reference checks.