Dietary Equipment Service Agreement

The Maryland Department of Health, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, is soliciting bids for a Dietary Equipment Service Agreement under a Small Business Reserve Procurement. The contractor will provide regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs for refrigeration, freezer, cooking, sanitation, ventilation, and ice machine equipment within the facility's main dietary kitchens. This is an indefinite quantity contract with fixed unit prices for a one-year base period, with a total contract award ceiling of 50,000 dollars. Bids are due by November 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm via eMarylandMarketplace Advantage, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Qualified bidders must hold a valid Maryland HVACR license issued by the Maryland Department of Labor and provide three professional references. Because the work is performed at a secure psychiatric facility, contractors must adhere to strict safety and security protocols, including mandatory tool inventories, visible company identification, and strict patient confidentiality. Site visits must be requested by email to the Procurement Officer no later than October 20, 2026. Performance requirements include addressing minor issues within 48 business hours and maintaining detailed maintenance logs. Contractors are required to maintain at least 1,000,000 dollars in worker's compensation insurance and list the State as an additional insured.