Description
The Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive commercial fire‑sprinkler preventative maintenance, inspection, testing, and service across a wide portfolio of county facilities. Bidders must submit sealed bids (both paper and electronic) by 12:00 p.m. on 16 Nov 2026 and must attend four mandatory site‑visit days (27‑30 Oct 2026) to become eligible. The scope includes quarterly preventive maintenance for wet and dry sprinkler systems, required Maryland State Fire Marshal licenses (Class I & IIIc), and the ability to perform emergency repairs at stipulated hourly rates. All costs must be inclusive of labor, materials, travel, and overhead; a 10 % markup on purchased parts is permitted. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and will be bound for at least 120 calendar days after award, with performance likely extending for multiple years (term not explicitly stated).
• Mandatory site visits at 8:30 a.m. on Oct 27‑30, 2026 (attendance required for eligibility).
• Bid submission deadline: 12:00 p.m. local time, 16 Nov 2026 (paper & electronic).
• Questions due: 2:30 p.m. local time, 2 Nov 2026.
• Services cover ~30 county facilities (libraries, senior centers, detention center, marine museum, etc.).
• Quarterly maintenance of wet and dry sprinkler systems; unit price placeholders shown at $4 (indicative only).
• Required licenses: Maryland State Fire Marshal Class I & Class IIIc.
• Emergency repair rates and hourly labor categories (mechanic, foreman, pipe fitter, helper) are defined.
• Contractor must provide references, performance records, non‑collusion and anti‑bribery certifications.
• Award will be to the lowest responsible bidder; contract execution within 10 days of award notification.