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Bid Title

Electrical, PLUMBING AND HVAC TRADES FOR THE BUILDING ADDITION AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Issuing Agency

Town of Emmitsburg

Location

Maryland

Published Date

Jun 10, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Electrical, PLUMBING AND HVAC TRADES FOR THE BUILDING ADDITION AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

The Mayor and Commissioners of Emmitsburg, Maryland, are requesting sealed bids from
qualified contractors for Construction Trades, including Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC, for the
addition to the Wastewater Treatment Plant building at 16707 Creamery Road. Sealed proposals
are due by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Please see “Submittal Requirements” on how to
submit your bid.

The Town has issued a separate solicitation for the construction of the building and associated
concrete pad and anticipates awarding that contract at the July 13, 2026, Mayor and
Commissioners Meeting. The scope of this Request for Proposals is limited to the furnishing and
installation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, including a standby generator and
sanitary sewer grinder pump system, for the new building addition.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:00 am at 16707 Creamery
Road.
BID DOCUMENT

Concrete Pad & Attached Pole Building Construction (CLOSED)

The Mayor and Commissioners of Emmitsburg, Maryland are requesting sealed bids from
qualified contractors for Concrete Pad & Attached Pole Building Construction. Sealed proposals
are due by 5:00 PM on May 27, 2026. Please see “Submittal Requirements” on how to submit
your bid.
All bids must meet and/or exceed the requirements contained herein: The Town of Emmitsburg
Wastewater Treatment Plant is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to construct a 30
ft x 30 ft reinforced concrete pad and a 30 ft x 22 ft pole building structure attached to an
existing garage building at the wastewater facility. The selected contractor will serve as the
general contractor and coordinate construction with owner-provided plumbing and electrical
contractors. The new structure must be securely integrated with the existing building and
constructed in accordance with applicable building codes. Contractor shall obtain required
permits if necessary and maintain proper insurance and licensing. Contractors are encouraged
to request a site visit prior to submitting proposals.

Questions? Contact Jared Brantner at jbrantner@emmitsburgmd.gov or Sabrina King at
sking@emmitsburgmd.gov. All questions and corresponding answers will be posted in writing
on the Town’s website for bidder reference.

Concrete Pad & Building Bid
Addendum No. 1
Addendum No. 2

Emmitsburg Subdivision & Zoning Ordinances Update

Sealed proposals are due by 4:00pm on April 24, 2026.
Please see “Submittal Requirements” on how to submit your bid.

Bid
Bid Tabulation-Final

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TOWN OF EMMITSBURG

300A South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727; Phone: 301-600-6300; info@emmitsburgmd.gov

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND HVAC TRADES FOR THE BUILDING

ADDITION AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Contents:

I. SCOPE OF WORK.....................................................................................................1

Electrical Trade ...................................................................................................2

Plumbing Trade ...................................................................................................3

HVAC Trade .......................................................................................................4

II. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................4

III. QUESTIONS ..............................................................................................................5

IV. PROPOSED TIMELINE ............................................................................................5

V. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ......................................................................6

VI. ATTACHMENTS.......................................................................................................6

I. SCOPE OF WORK

The Mayor and Commissioners of Emmitsburg, Maryland, are requesting sealed bids from

qualified contractors for Construction Trades, including Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC, for the

addition to the Wastewater Treatment Plant building at 16707 Creamery Road. Sealed proposals

are due by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Please see “Submittal Requirements” on how to

submit your bid.

The Town has issued a separate solicitation for the construction of the building and associated

concrete pad and anticipates awarding that contract at the July 13, 2026, Mayor and

Commissioners Meeting. The scope of this Request for Proposals is limited to the furnishing and

installation of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, including a standby generator and

sanitary sewer grinder pump system, for the new building addition.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:00 am at 16707 Creamery

Road.

Bids shall meet and/or exceed the requirements contained herein for at least one (1) construction

trade. Bidders may provide combination discounts or credits for multiple trade awards.

Combination discounts will be considered during bid evaluation; however, the Town reserves the

right to make awards by individual trade, by combination of trades, or as a single combined

award in the Town's best interest.

For each trade, the bidder shall:

a. Be responsible for obtaining all required permits and inspections.

b. Supply all materials required to complete the work. Equipment, fixtures, piping, and

materials installed within the facility shall be suitable for municipal wastewater utility

environments and resistant to corrosion, moisture, and normal chemical exposure

associated with wastewater treatment operations.

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c. Perform installation in accordance with applicable local, state, and national building and

trade codes

d. Provide weather-tight and vermin-tight seals for all penetrations through exterior walls,

floors, and roofs.

e. Coordinate with other trades and the selected building contractor, who will serve as the

general contractor, as necessary.

f. Deliver a complete, tested, and operational installation.

g. Upon completion, the contractor(s) shall provide all operating manuals, warranty

documentation, product data sheets, and required training for Town Staff.

ELECTRICAL TRADE

The electrical contractor shall supply and install all required electrical components and

infrastructure for the building addition, which includes the following:

1. General Electrical Distribution and Backup Power: Providing a subpanel from the existing

200 amp service located in the existing building (photo attached), to serve the new building.

Contractor shall:

a. Coordinate installation to meet applicable building and electrical codes.

b. Provide electrical installation throughout the building addition that includes

furnishing and installing all wiring, conduit, panels, breakers, and associated

components, as required.

c. Provide and install a permanent standby generator with an automatic transfer switch

(ATS). The generator shall be sized by the contractor to support the connected loads

of the building addition and the existing attached building. Generator sizing

calculations shall be submitted with the bid.

d. Provide electrical receptacles throughout the building. Receptacle quantity and

placement shall support a typical laboratory and building operations and comply with

applicable codes and standards. No more than six (6) outlets shall be installed on a 15

amp circuit. Receptacle placement shall account for future countertops to be installed

by others. At least three (3) receptacles shall be installed on each wall.

2. Provide electrical services connection, disconnect(s), and associated wiring for the following:

a. Dryer appliance will be owner-furnished and installed. Contractor shall provide

electrical service only. No dryer exhaust duct is required.

b. Provide electrical circuiting and connection for all Plumbing equipment, including a

40-gallon electric Hot Water Heater

c. Provide electrical circuiting and connections for all HVAC equipment, including

mini-split outdoor unit(s), indoor units requiring power, and Energy Recovery

Ventilator (ERV).

d. Provide branch circuit, disconnect, and power connections to grinder pump control

panel furnished by the Plumbing Contractor.

3. Lighting Requirements: Provide a complete, operational LED lighting system for the 660 sq

ft building. Fixtures must be energy-efficient and optimized for an open ceiling with a 12-

foot wall height. To ensure maximum value and project flexibility, the bidding contractor

may select the exact fixture manufacturers and models, provided they meet or exceed the

performance targets listed below.

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a. Main Room: Eight (8) suspended 4-foot industrial LED strip fixtures (4,000–5,000

lumens each, 4000K/5000K), chain or cable-mounted from the trusses to avoid roof

shadows, or equivalent.

b. Small Room: Two (2) 4-foot industrial LED strip fixtures (approx. 4,000 lumens

each), or equivalent.

c. Bathroom: One (1) surface-mounted, damp-rated 2-foot or 4-foot enclosed LED wrap

fixture (2,000–3,000 lumens), or equivalent.

d. Controls & Safety: Wall-switch occupancy sensors for each room as required by

building code.

e. Contractor Flexibility: Wattage-selectable and lumen-selectable LED fixtures are

highly preferred to allow on-site tuning and ensure the best commercial value.

PLUMBING TRADE

Contractor shall connect building plumbing systems to the Town-provided domestic water

service stub at the building location. The plumbing contractor shall supply and install all required

plumbing components and infrastructure for the building addition, which includes the following:

1. Bathroom Plumbing: Provide and install plumbing for one (1) bathroom containing:

a. One (1) Shower with a 36-inch shower enclosure.

b. One (1) vanity approximately 24 inches wide.

c. One (1) comfort height toilet.

d. Associated water supply, drain(s), vent(s), and fixtures as needed

2. Water Heating System: Provide and install a hot water system that includes:

a. One (1) 40-gallon electric water heater

b. Associated water supply, drain(s), venting (if applicable), and accessories as needed

3. Laundry: Provide and install connections for a future washer that includes:

a. Water supply and drain for clothes washer (provided by others).

b. Associated venting (if applicable), and accessories as needed.

4. Laboratory Area Sink: Provide and install a utility/tub sink in the main room that includes:

a. One (1) laundry tub/utility sink

b. Associated water supply, drain(s), vent(s), and fixtures as needed

5. Sanitary Sewer Pump Assembly: Contractor shall furnish and install one (1) complete

packaged simplex grinder pump station comparable to a Liberty Pumps ProVore 380 Series

(Model P382XPRG101) or approved equal. The Town will provide the force main trench

excavation from the pump discharge point to the municipal connection location. Electrical

service and power connections shall be provided by the Electrical Contractor. The system

shall include:

a. One (1) 1 HP grinder pump.

b. Polyethylene basin approximately 24 inches in diameter by 24 inches deep.

c. Gas-tight basin cover.

d. Integral automatic level controls.

e. High-water alarm.

f. Internal check valve and isolation valve.

g. Quick-disconnect discharge piping arrangement.

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h. All required piping, fittings, venting, startup, and testing.

HVAC TRADE

The HVAC contractor shall supply and install a complete heating and cooling solution that

maintains a comfortable and functional environment throughout the entire building year-round.

Bid shall include all HVAC equipment, refrigerant piping, condensate piping, line-set covers,

equipment pad, startup, testing, and commissioning. Electrical service conductors, disconnects,

and final power connections shall be provided by the Electrical Contractor. Capacities listed are

minimum requirements. Contractor shall verify sizing based upon building envelope, occupancy,

and intended use. The work includes the following:

1. Primary Climate Control System:

a. System Type: Multi-zone ductless heat pump system (Inverter technology)

b. Total Outdoor Capacity: 24,000 BTU (Minimum 20 SEER2 / 10 HSPF2)

c. Indoor Zone 1 (Large Main Room): 12,000 BTU Wall-Mount Air Handler

d. Indoor Zone 2 (Smaller Room): 9,000 BTU Wall-Mount Air Handler

e. Bathroom: Contractor to propose a passive air-transfer design or a shared slim-duct

solution from Zone 2. No dedicated ductless wall head.

f. Bid must include line-set covers, refrigerant piping, condensate piping, concrete

equipment pad, startup, testing, commissioning, and a minimum 5-year

parts/compressor warranty.

2. Fresh Air & Discharge Ventilation:

a. Installation of a dedicated Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) sized to provide

continuous fresh air exchange and stale air discharge for the Large Main Room

(independent of the ductless mini-split system), or approved equivalent.

b. Source equipment capable of maintaining balanced building pressure (equal supply

and exhaust airflow rates).

II. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Please submit at least (4) four hard copies of your bid to the Town of Emmitsburg, Attn: Town

Manager, 300A South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. No email submittals will be

accepted. Please note on bids, “Construction Trades for Building Addition, Do Not Open.”

Contractors can either mail submittals, deliver submittals to the Town Office on the 2nd floor, or

place submittals in the black drop box labeled “Town of Emmitsburg” at the rear of the Emmitsburg

Community Center (300A South Seton Ave.). If a submittal receipt is requested, please email

info@emmitsburgmd.gov or call 301-600-6300. At a minimum, all bids must include the

following:

A.) Letter of Transmittal: The letter of transmittal must contain the following information:

1. Name, title, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the person(s) to whom

correspondence should be directed regarding the bid and any questions.

2. Do any warranties come with the work?

3. Confirmation of your availability to coordinate work with the building construction

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expected in September to early November 2026.

4. Statement which indicates “proposal and cost schedule shall be valid and binding for

ninety (90) days following proposal due date and will become part of the contract that is

negotiated with the Town of Emmitsburg”.

B.) Warranty: Please describe all warranties that will be provided, including any conditions and

response time for repair and/or replacement of any components during the warranty period.

Please also indicate the life expectancy under normal use, considering it will be subject to

Maryland weather.

C.) Detailed cost statement: Clearly state any engineering, state fees, and permit fees. Please

note that the Town is tax-exempt. In addition to a detailed cost statement by line item for the

respective trade, a completed and signed copy of the attached Bid Form must be submitted.

D.) References: Please provide the name, phone number and email of at least two (2) client

references for similar work completed within the past three (3) years. Please provide the

organization’s name, address, and email address of the person(s) at the reference who is most

knowledgeable about the work performed.

E.) Proof of Insurance: The successful proposer must have and maintain current workers’

compensation insurance, comprehensive general liability, and automobile insurance for

bodily injury, death, or loss of or damage to property of third persons in the minimum

amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with the Town of Emmitsburg as an additional named

insured. Please list the policy number, insurance company, and expiration date with your bid.

III. QUESTIONS

Submit questions in writing to Jared Brantner at jbrantner@emmitsburgmd.gov by June 19,

2026, at 5:00 pm. All questions and corresponding answers will be included in an Addendum

that will be posted in writing on the Town’s website.

IV. PROPOSED TIMELINE

June 10, 2026

Request for Proposals (RFP) published.

June 16, 2026 at 11:00 am

Pre-bid Meeting

June 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Question Submission Deadline

July 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm

BID DEADLINE

July 13, 2026

Tentative: Bid review/approval by the Board of Commissioners.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
• NAICS 238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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