Water Delivery Services for Clifton T Perkins Hospital Center

The Maryland Department of Health is seeking water delivery services for the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, located in Jessup, Maryland, through a Small Procurement method under COMAR 21.05.07. The procurement is specifically for bottled water delivery services, with requirements for 3- and 5-gallon water bottles to support the hospital's daily operations, which serves approximately 275-280 inpatients. The bid (RFB Number: BPM050780) requires contractors to provide water bottle delivery with specific quality standards mandated by the Maryland Department of the Environment. Bids must be submitted exclusively through eMarylandMarketplace (eMMA) by April 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm Local Time. Bidders must possess a valid Maryland business license and provide comprehensive proof of water quality testing. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value pricing, with careful consideration of fully loaded pricing that includes labor, overhead, administrative expenses, and delivery fees. The contract will have a two-year base period with a total cost not exceeding $50,000 for the entire term.

There are no specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals for this contract. Contractors must provide $1 million in Commercial General Liability insurance and understand that the State reserves the right to refuse individual contractor personnel. The procurement allows for precise pricing of 25 units each of 3-gallon and 5-gallon water bottles, including bottle deposits and delivery fees. Potential contractors should note that failure to adhere to detailed bid instructions may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive, and no additional compensation beyond submitted rates will be provided. The State maintains sole discretion in exercising potential option years. The contract is specifically for the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, which provides pretrial evaluations and forensic services, suggesting a specialized and secure environment for water delivery services.