KN-000-220-002A - Rooftop Unit Replacement (RTU) @ Western Correctional Institution

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued to procure the goods or services, as specified in this Section 2, from a contract between the successful bidder(s) and the State of Maryland (“State”): Rooftop Unit Replacement.

It is the State’s intention to obtain goods and services, as specified in this IFB, from a contract between the selected Bidder and the State.

This is a single award IFB.

Contractor Responsibilities and Tasks

• Appendix 12 - Rooftop Unit Replacement KN-000-220-002A Project Manual
• Appendix 13 - Rooftop Unit Replacement KN-000-220-002A Drawings
• Appendix 10 - DGS General Conditions for Construction Contracts (July 2022)

Supplemental Category of Work Requirements and Responsibilities

• Appendix 11 - DGS Instructions to Bidders for Construction Projects (October 2025)
• Exhibit 4 - Prevailing Wage Determination and Instructions for Contractors. The Prevailing Wage law applies to all contracts in the amount of **$250,000** or more.
• Construction Supplemental

**Submission:** Submit on emma.maryland.gov under Solicitation Number BPM059270. Pricing is submitted through the eMMA pricing subtab. To submit a bid, bidders must first register on emma.maryland.gov.

A Contract will be awarded in accordance with the Competitive Sealed Bidding method under COMAR 21.05.02. Multiple or alternate Bids will not be accepted. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

The Contractor shall complete all construction work (both pre-construction activities and construction activities) within **1095 consecutive calendar days**, commencing on the start date stated in the Department’s written Notice to Proceed (NTP).

An overall Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontract participation goal of **10 percent** of the total contract dollar amount has been established for this procurement.

Liquidated damages other than MBE are **$1500 per calendar day**.

Bids submitted in response to this IFB are irrevocable for the latest of the following: 120 days following the Bid due date and time or the date any protest concerning this IFB is finally resolved.

The Contractor must be licensed in the State of Maryland in accordance with COMAR Regulations. The Bidder shall provide with its Bid *Attachment L Reference Checks* with at least three references filled out.

Refer to Section 10 – Insurance Requirements of Appendix 10 - DGS General Conditions for Construction Contracts (July 2022).

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