The contract is for preventative maintenance on 15kv switches and transformers over three years, with two one-year renewal options. Bids must be submitted by October 29, 2026, at 2:30 pm. The award will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Technicians must be certified by NETA or NICET, and the contractor must hold a Maryland master electrical license. An MBE subcontract participation goal of 12% is established.
Payments shall be made no later than 30 days after umbcs receipt of a proper invoice from the contractor. payments to the contractor pursuant to the contract shall be made no later than 30 days after umbcs receipt of a proper invoice from the contractor.
The bids will be evaluated based on total bid price. all responsible bidders will be ranked from lowest most advantageous to the highest least advantageous price based on the total bid price submitted in the bid price form.
The bidder shall have five years experience providing services as outlined in the scope of work. the bidder shall have five years experience providing services as outlined in the scope of work outlined in section 1. 1. 3.
Liquidated damages apply for failure to submit monthly payment reports or failure to include required provisions in MBE subcontractor agreements. failure to submit each monthly payment report in full compliance with comar **** 3: **** per day until the monthly report is submitted as required.
A site visit will be held on October 8, 2026, at 10:00 am. a site visit will be held at the date, time and location indicated on the key information summary sheet.
Questions must be submitted to the procurement officer on or before October 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm. questions due date time: october 15, 2026 on or before 2: 00 pm
Failure to make good faith efforts to comply with the MBE program may result in liquidated damages or contract termination. the university reserves the right to terminate the contract and exercise all other rights and remedies provided in the contract or by law.
The contract will be awarded by lump sum price to the responsible bidders submitting a responsive bid with the most favorable bid price. a contract will be awarded by lump sum price to the responsible bidders submitting a responsive bid with the most favorable bid price or most favorable evaluated bid price for providing the goods and services as specified in this ifb, as determined by the procurement officer to be in the best interests of the umbc.