Dietary Equipment Service Agreement

The Maryland Department of Health, via Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair services for all dietary‑kitchen equipment at its maximum‑security psychiatric facility. The contract is a one‑year, indefinite‑quantity agreement with a ceiling of $50,000 and is limited to certified small businesses. Required services include routine HVACR checks, refrigeration and freezer temperature verification, cooking appliance calibration, dishwasher and sanitation equipment testing, hood and fire‑suppression inspections, and ice‑machine upkeep, all performed in compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, and state health codes. Bidders must hold Maryland HVACR licenses, submit three references, and adhere to strict security and insurance requirements. • Scope: Inspection, cleaning, calibration, minor repairs, and documentation for dietary‑kitchen HVACR, refrigeration, freezers, ovens, ranges, fryers, dishwashers, hoods, fire‑suppression systems, and ice machines. • Contract type: Indefinite‑quantity with fixed unit prices, 1‑year base period, no option periods. • Budget limit: $50,000 total for the year. • Mandatory small‑business reserve eligibility; GOSBA certification required. • Submission via eMMA by 2:00 PM on 4 Nov 2026; questions due 21 Oct 2026. • Site‑visit request must be emailed by 20 Oct 2026; no mandatory pre‑bid conference. • Required insurance: $500k general liability, $1.5 M aggregate, $1 M workers’ comp, plus additional insured status. • Payment: Monthly invoicing, no markup on parts, travel time billed within base rate.