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The document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) within the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services for the procurement and installation of an air compressor at its Furniture Restoration Plant 106 located in Westover, Somerset County, Maryland. The solicitation (BPM048846) requires a contractor to provide and install one compressor equal to or better than the Sullair 50HP Model 12BS-50HACAC, with responsibilities including disconnecting and removing the existing compressor and ensuring proper electrical and pneumatic connections. Electronic bids must be submitted through the eMarylandMarketplace Advantage (eMMA) system 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 the Total Bid Price, following a firm fixed-price contract structure. The successful contractor must 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 is involved. The contract will require 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. The procurement will be governed by Maryland state law, and the vendor must be registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.