Supply & Installation of Fire Pump

The Western Maryland Hospital Center (WMHC), which is part of the Maryland Department of Health's State Hospital Administration, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the supply and installation of a new fire pump and control panel at their facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. The project requires the replacement of the existing equipment with a new 500 GPM fire pump, 49 psi boost, and 20 HP electric motor. Bidders must attend a pre-bid meeting and site visit on February 15, 2024, and bids are due by February 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most advantageous offer and will be for a term of one (1) year. Payments will be made within 30 days of invoice submission for the supply, installation, and testing of the new equipment. The total compensation for this contract is not to exceed $50,000.

The procurement is being conducted as a small procurement under COMAR 21.05.07, and the contract will include standard affidavits and provisions required for small procurements. The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB also does not provide information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. However, it does state that all materials and installation must be in accordance with NFPA #13 and NFPA #20 requirements.