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The file is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) within the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services for a compressor procurement and installation at Furniture Restoration Plant 106 in Westover, Somerset County. The solicitation (BPM048846) requires a contractor to supply and install one air compressor equivalent to or better than the Sullair 50HP Model 12BS-50HACAC, which involves disconnecting and removing the existing compressor and ensuring proper electrical and pneumatic connections. Electronic bids must be submitted through eMarylandMarketplace Advantage by 4/3/2025 at 8:00 AM, with a public bid opening scheduled for 4/3/2025 at 9:00 AM, and potential bidders may submit questions about the solicitation by 3/27/2025 at 8:30 AM.

The procurement will be conducted through competitive sealed bidding with award based solely on Total Bid Price, following a firm fixed-price contract structure. The contract requires the successful contractor to maintain commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate. There are no minimum qualifications for bidders, no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals, and no federal funding involved. The contract will include a standard factory warranty with all delivery and freight charges included in the total bid price, and is open to all qualified vendors registered on the eMMA system, governed by Maryland state law and requiring vendor registration with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.