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Description
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SOLICITATION NOTICE
BIDS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
DHR – Office of the Secretary/ Office of Emergency Operations
STATE ADMINISTRATION
DHR SOLICITATION NUMBER : OEO/GEN /15-002-S
DESCRIPTION : Maintenance and Storage of 300KW Emergency Generator
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Maryland Department of Human Resources’ Office of Emergency
Operations (OEO) intends to acquire the services of a contractor for the purpose of providing monthly
maintenance of a 300 KW 480 V Caterpillar generator . The Contract will be for a period of one year beginning
on or about September 15, 201 4. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation.
REQUIREMENTS: The Co ntractor shall:
1. Provide sufficient transportation to safely transport the emergency generator from 1535 Calvert
Street to a secured location within the Baltimore area.
2. Provide a secured facility to house the emergency generator. The facility shall be gat ed, and provide
video monitoring of the generator 24 hours per day.
3. Provide fuel for 24 hour mobilization at the storage facility of a vehicle to transport to the emergency
generator at a moment’s notice.
4. Provide labor and materials to perform the monthl y load bank testing , in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations and minimum standards outlined in NFPA 110 ; and provide a
written report on the condition of the generator to the State Project Manager while under load bank
testing.
5. Provide labor and materials to monthly check the condition of the fuel system air filters and oil level
of the emergency generator.
6. Provide labor and materials to annually change the oil and filters on the emergency generators.
7. Provide labor and materials to clean up and dispose of all trash and debris created while performing
the work in Requirements 3-6.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No site visit will be conducted for this solicitation .
USER AGENCY : Office of Emergency Operations
BIDS DUE : 3:00 PM Tues day September 9, 2014
BASIS FOR AWARD: Award of this contract will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder
submitting the most favorable (lowest) bid price in accordance with COMAR
21.05.07.06.D (2).
VENDORS INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A BID ON THE ABOVE LISTED PROJECT SHOULD
DIRECT QUESTIONS TO:
James Redditt , Procurement Officer
Department of Human Resources
Procurement Divis ion
311 West Saratoga Street, 9th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 767 -7675 Phon e
(410) 333 -0258 FAX
James.Redditt @Maryland.gov
Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation.
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking contractors for the maintenance and storage of a 300 KW emergency generator, as outlined in solicitation number OEO/GEN/15-002-S. The contract is set to begin on or about September 15, 2014, and bids are due by 3:00 PM on September 9, 2014. This project requires comprehensive maintenance services, including monthly load bank testing and secure storage provisions.
The buyer is looking to contract a vendor to provide ongoing maintenance and a secure storage solution for a 300 KW Caterpillar emergency generator.
- Companies with experience in generator maintenance
- Vendors with secure storage facilities
- Contractors familiar with NFPA 110 standards
- Transportation of the generator to a secure location
- Secure storage facility with video monitoring
- 24-hour fuel mobilization for quick response
- Monthly load bank testing and reporting
- Monthly checks on fuel system filters and oil levels
- Annual oil and filter changes
- Debris cleanup and disposal from maintenance activities
- Bid proposal
- Proof of prior similar experience
- Cost breakdown
- Security measures plan for storage facility
- Compliance documentation with NFPA 110
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- Must follow NFPA 110 standards for generator testing
- Bids evaluated on lowest price as per COMAR 21.05.07.06.D (2)
- Prepare competitive and detailed pricing for maintenance tasks
- Include costs for transportation and secure storage
- Consider partnering with security firms for monitoring solutions
- Engage with companies specializing in environmental cleanup for debris disposal
- Potential for equipment damage during transportation
- Challenges in securing a suitable, monitored facility
- Compliance with maintenance standards could lead to penalties
- What are the specific security requirements for the storage facility?
- What are the penalties for non-compliance with NFPA standards?
- Is there any flexibility in the timeline or scope if unforeseen issues arise?
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- No specific site for storage mentioned
- No clear bidding instructions beyond the due date
- No details on the evaluation criteria weighting
- Lack of information on possible extensions
- Absence of vendor registration instructions
- No clarification on facility requirements
- Unspecified penalties for late maintenance reports
- No contact details for follow-up inquiries
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