Crane and Hoists Inspections Repair and Maintenance Services

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is soliciting services for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of overhead crane and hoist systems across its extensive water and wastewater infrastructure in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, Maryland. This requirements contract covers a wide range of equipment including electric, manual, jib, and boom hoists located at over 20 WSSC facilities such as pumping stations, maintenance shops, and water treatment plants. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with WSSC’s internal regulations, particularly Title 6 Chapter 6.15, and operational standards based on NEC Article 610, OSHA, and ASME guidelines. All work must be performed at the installed site, with inspections and final acceptance conducted by WSSC personnel at the facility location, and payment is contingent upon successful completion, inspection, and acceptance of services. The contract operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, meaning that only bids meeting minimum technical requirements will be considered, with price being the determining factor for award. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with unique operational and security protocols. All contractor employees must pass a background check covering criminal history and driving record and obtain written approval from WSSC’s Security Group before beginning work; approved personnel must wear Commission-issued ID badges at all times. Contractors are required to have key personnel with at least three consecutive years of direct crane and hoist experience, maintain fully stocked service trucks at no cost to WSSC, and ensure all work areas are cleaned and left debris-free. Insurance requirements include additional insured endorsements and waiver of subrogation clauses, with certificates due within ten days of award. The contract may be unilaterally extended by WSSC for up to 90 days and is open for use by other Maryland governmental entities under cooperative purchasing rules, with no liability assumed by WSSC for third-party use. Bidders must register in the WSSC Supplier Portal, disclose participation by certified MBE, SLBE, WBE, or SDV subcontractors, and submit all documentation electronically via the designated procurement portal by May 21, 2026. All pricing is all-inclusive and estimates provided are non-binding, as WSSC has no minimum purchase obligation under this requirements contract.