Frederick County - Preventative Maintenance Testing/Inspection and Emergency Repairs of Low/Medium Voltage Equipment - IFB #27-281 IFB (2026)
Frederick CountyCounty · Frederick, MD- Due
- Dec 16, 2026
- 35 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Laura Schug
- (301) 471-5057
The 30-second brief
Frederick County, Maryland is seeking bids from qualified NETA-certified contractors for preventive maintenance testing, inspection, and emergency repairs of low and medium voltage electrical equipment on an indefinite delivery quantity basis. The work encompasses county-owned electrical assets including low/medium voltage switchgear, transformers, standby generators, medium voltage cables, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, switches, protective relays, and instrument transformers located at the New Design Road Water Treatment Plant, New Design Road Raw Water Pump Station, and the Ballenger-McKinney Wastewater Treatment Plant. Services include visual and mechanical inspections, electrical testing in accordance with ANSI/NETA-MTS standards, infrared thermographic surveys, non-emergency repairs, and 24/7 on-call emergency repairs with a four-hour on-site response time. The initial contract term is 3 years with options for renewal, and submissions are due by December 16, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on November 17, 2026, and a site visit on November 19, 2026.
Preventative maintenance testing and inspection of medium voltage equipment, Emergency repairs, Non-emergency repairs, Equipment testing records and reports
Lowest bidding responsive and responsible Contractor(s)
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Summary
Frederick County, Maryland is seeking bids from qualified NETA-certified contractors for preventive maintenance testing, inspection, and emergency repairs of low and medium voltage electrical equipment on an indefinite delivery quantity basis.
The work encompasses county-owned electrical assets including low/medium voltage switchgear, transformers, standby generators, medium voltage cables, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, switches, protective relays, and instrument transformers located at the New Design Road Water Treatment Plant, New Design Road Raw Water Pump Station, and the Ballenger-McKinney Wastewater Treatment Plant. Services include visual and mechanical inspections, electrical testing in accordance with ANSI/NETA-MTS standards, infrared thermographic surveys, non-emergency repairs, and 24/7 on-call emergency repairs with a four-hour on-site response time. The initial contract term is 3 years with options for renewal, and submissions are due by December 16, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on November 17, 2026, and a site visit on November 19, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest bidding responsive and responsible Contractor(s)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Preventative maintenance testing and inspection of medium voltage equipment
- Emergency repairs
- Non-emergency repairs
- Equipment testing records and reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Price Page No. 1
- Price Page No. 2
- Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Contractor's Reference Information
- Affidavit
- Certifications of Compliance
- Insurance Requirements
- NETA Certifications
- Redacted Version
- Exceptions
- Additional Information
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/frederickcountymd/projects/311477
- Scope location
- Frederick, MD
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Frederick County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/frederickcountymd/projects/311477. For questions, contact Laura Schug.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Frederick County in MD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Laura Schug at (301) 471-5057. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Preventative maintenance testing and inspection of medium voltage equipment, Emergency repairs, Non-emergency repairs, Equipment testing records and reports. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest bidding responsive and responsible Contractor(s)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Frederick County?
All active and historical solicitations from Frederick County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Frederick County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 16, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Price Page No. 1, Price Page No. 2, Acknowledgement of Addenda, Contractor's Reference Information, Affidavit, Certifications of Compliance, Insurance Requirements, NETA Certifications, Redacted Versi. Review the full document from Frederick County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Frederick, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.