# Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM059744

Maryland SHA seeks hourly HVAC maintenance and repair for Chestertown shop

**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** November 24, 2026
**Identifier:** BPM059744
**NAICS:** 238220

Maryland State Highway Administration is seeking hourly-rate HVAC maintenance and repair for its Chestertown maintenance shop.
- **Buyer:** Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), District 2–Chestertown.
- **Requested service:** Preventative HVAC maintenance and repair at the SHA Chestertown Maintenance Shop; no hours or service quantity are specified.
- **Equipment referenced:** Oil-fired furnace; ground-mounted and rooftop compressors; rooftop unit; fintube radiation; oil transfer pump; electric cabinet heaters; and cast-iron boiler. Equipment is described as currently operational.
- **Notable requirements:** Small Business Reserve procurement. Contractors must have a master HVAC technician on staff and comply with Maryland’s HVAC apprentice program; unlicensed helpers cannot substitute for apprentices. Contractors must perform the work themselves. Subcontracting requires prior SHA authorization, and the entire contract cannot be subcontracted.
- **Pricing and payment:** Parts markup is limited to 0–10% or fair-market MSRP. Deposits and advance payments are not permitted. Invoices below $5,000 may be paid by credit card only if no processing fee is charged.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or vendors are named.

### Description

SHA Chestertown Maintenance Shop on the Eastern Shore is soliciting hourly rates for HVAC preventative maintenance and repair. The facility has an oil-fired furnace, ground-mounted compressors, and rooftop compressors, all currently in working order. Contractors must perform the work themselves and may subcontract only with prior SHA authorization; qualifications include having a master HVAC technician on staff and compliance with Maryland's HVAC apprentice program. Parts markup is limited to 0–10% or fair market MSRP, and the notice specifies payment terms and other invoicing conditions.

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