Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Replace Dry Valve In Bldg. 8

This contract, issued by the Maryland Department of Planning for Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM), involves the full replacement of a 4-inch dry valve located in Building 8 at the museum site in Saint Leonard, Maryland. The scope encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, testing, incidentals, and services necessary to remove and install the new valve, with an emphasis on compliance with Maryland state laws and procurement standards. Bidders must submit a fully executed Invitation for Bid (IFB) form along with required affidavits, including bid/proposal affidavits, conflict of interest disclosures, certifications of insurance, licenses, and acknowledgment of any solicitation amendments. The solicitation, BPM054328, was posted on December 1, 2025, with bids due by December 22, 2025. Late or incomplete submissions are deemed nonresponsive. The procurement process is governed primarily by Maryland state regulations rather than federal FAR clauses and requires strict adherence to anti-collusion, nondiscrimination, and certification standards. The contract establishes a fixed-price procurement framework but does not specify detailed pricing or estimated contract value. Contractors must ensure workmanship quality and safety while completing all work to state and local code requirements before receiving final acceptance and payment authorization. There is no scheduled pre-bid meeting, though site visits are permitted by appointment. Key points of contact at JPPM for submissions and inquiries include Eric Frere (Assistant Director), Derek Mathieson (Maintenance Chief), and Dimitrios Papadakis (Maintenance Director). While no explicit delivery schedule or payment processing details are provided, the contract requires full compliance with all submission instructions, including use of standard bid form and required certifications addressing minority business participation, veteran-owned small business enterprise compliance, conflict minerals, environmental marketing claims, and prohibition of discriminatory business practices. The procurement disallows bids with disclosed conflicts of interest or debarments and mandates ongoing reporting of any arising conflicts. Overall, this contract represents a straightforward facilities maintenance project with rigorous administrative and legal compliance components tailored to state procurement regulations.