22-AX-HQ-001 - Guest Chairs for DJS Headquarters .pdf

STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES

(DJS)

MULTI-STEP INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

GUEST CHAIRS FOR THE DJS HEADQUARTERS BUILDING

IFB NUMBER 22-AX-HQ-001

EMMA # BPM028023

ISSUE DATE: 2/08/2022

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE PROCUREMENT

This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which award will be limited to certified small business vendors. Only businesses that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and

Procurement Article, §§14-501 —14-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and that are certified by the

Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA) Small Business Reserve

Program are eligible for award of a contract.

NOTICE

A Prospective Bidder that has received this document from a source other than eMarylandMarketplace

(eMMA) https://procurement.maryland.gov should register on eMMA. See Section 4.2.

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ARE ENCOURAGED TO

RESPOND TO THIS SOLICITATION.

Guest Chairs for the DJS Headquarters Building

Solicitation #: 22-AX-HQ-001 IFB Document

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NO BID NOTICE/VENDOR FEEDBACK FORM

To help us improve the quality of State solicitations, and to make our procurement process more responsive and business friendly, please provide comments and suggestions regarding this solicitation.

Please return your comments with your response. If you have chosen not to respond to this solicitation, please email or fax this completed form to the attention of the Procurement Officer (see Key

Information Summary Sheet below for contact information).

Title: Guest Chairs for DJS Headquarters

Solicitation No: 22-AX-HQ-001

1. If you have chosen not to respond to this solicitation, please indicate the reason(s) below:

Other commitments preclude our participation at this time

The subject of the solicitation is not something we ordinarily provide

We are inexperienced in the work/commodities required

Specifications are unclear, too restrictive, etc. (Explain in REMARKS section)

The scope of work is beyond our present capacity

Doing business with the State is simply too complicated. (Explain in REMARKS section)

We cannot be competitive. (Explain in REMARKS section)

Time allotted for completion of the Bid is insufficient

Start-up time is insufficient

Bonding/Insurance requirements are restrictive (Explain in REMARKS section)

Bid requirements (other than specifications) are unreasonable or too risky (Explain in

REMARKS section)

MBE or VSBE requirements (Explain in REMARKS section)

Prior State of Maryland contract experience was unprofitable or otherwise unsatisfactory.

(Explain in REMARKS section)

Payment schedule too slow

Other: __________________________________________________________________

2. If you have submitted a response to this solicitation, but wish to offer suggestions or express concerns, please use the REMARKS section below. (Attach additional pages as needed.)

REMARKS:

Vendor Name: ________________________________ Date: _______________________

Contact Person: _________________________________ Phone (____) _____ - _________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________

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STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE SERVICES

(DJS)

KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET

Invitation for Bids Furniture Supplies - Guest Chairs for DJS Headquarters

Solicitation Number: 21-AX-HQ-001

IFB Issue Date: February 12, 2022

IFB Issuing Office: Department of Juvenile Services

Procurement Officer: Dieudonne Mwaha

217 E. Redwood Street, 20th floor

Baltimore, MD 21202 e-mail:

Dieudonne.mwaha@maryland.gov

Bids are to be sent to: EMMA

Pre-Bid Conference: 2/23/2022 @ 11:00 AM Local Time Virtual Teleconference by

Calendar Invitation from Procurement Officer Only

See Attachment A for directions and instructions.

Questions Due Date and Time 2/28/2022 at 5:00 pm Local Time

Bid Due (Closing) Date and

Time:

3/7/2022 at 2:00 PM Local Time

Bidders are reminded that a completed Feedback Form is requested if a no-bid decision is made (see page iv).

Public Bid Opening Date, Time and Location

3/9/2022 at 1:00 PM, Virtually

MBE Subcontracting Goal: 0%

VSBE Subcontracting Goal: 0%

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

Contract Duration: Within thirty (30) days of the Contract start date.

Primary Place of

Performance:

Department of Juvenile Services

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

SBR Designation: Yes

Federal Funding: No

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IFB

1 Minimum Qualifications

1.1 Bidder Minimum Qualifications

2 Contractor Requirements: Scope of Work

2.1 Summary Statement

2.2 Background and Purpose

2.3 Scope of Work- Requirements

3 Contractor Requirements: General

3.1 Contract Initiation Requirements

3.2 Invoicing

3.3 Insurance Requirements

3.4 Security Requirements

4 Procurement Instructions

4.1 Pre-Bid Conference

4.2 eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)

4.3 Questions

4.4 Procurement Method

4.5 Bid Due (Closing) Date and Time

4.6 Multiple or Alternate Bids

4.7 Receipt, Opening and Recording of Bids

4.8 Confidentiality of Bids / Public Information Act Notice

4.9 Award Basis

4.10 Tie Bids

4.11 Duration of Bids

4.12 Revisions to the IFB

4.13 Cancellations

4.14 Incurred Expenses

4.15 Protest/Disputes

4.16 Bidder Responsibilities

4.17 Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

4.18 Bid/Proposal Affidavit

4.19 Contract Affidavit

4.20 Compliance with Laws/Arrearages

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4.21 Verification of Registration and Tax Payment

4.22 False Statements

4.23 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer

4.24 Prompt Payment Policy

4.25 Electronic Procurements Authorized

4.26 MBE Participation Goal

4.27 VSBE Goal

4.28 Living Wage Requirements

4.29 Federal Funding Acknowledgement

4.30 Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure

4.31 Non-Disclosure Agreement

4.32 HIPAA - Business Associate Agreement

4.33 Nonvisual Access

4.34 Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury

4.35 Location of the Performance of Services Disclosure

4.36 Department of Human Services (DHS) Hiring Agreement

4.37 Small Business Reserve (SBR) Procurement

4.38 Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Requirements

5 Bid Format

5.1 Two Part Submission

5.2 Labeling

5.3 Bid Price Form

5.4 Required Bid Submission

5.5 Delivery

6 Bid Evaluation and Award

6.1 Bid Evaluation Criteria

6.2 Reciprocal Preference

6.3 Award Determination

6.4 Documents Required upon Notice of Recommendation for Contract Award

7 IFB ATTACHMENTS AND APPENDICES

Attachment A. Pre-Bid Conference Response Form

Attachment B. Bid Instructions & Form

Attachment C. Bid/Proposal Affidavit

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Attachment H. Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure

Attachment I. Non-Disclosure Agreement (Contractor)

Attachment M. Contract

Attachment N. Contract Affidavit

Appendix 1. – Abbreviations and Definitions

Appendix 2. – Bidder Information Sheet

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1 Minimum Qualifications

1.1 Bidder Minimum Qualifications

As part of the determination to be considered responsive, the Bidder must document in its Bid that it satisfies the following Minimum Qualifications:

1.1.1 The Bidder shall have proof of reseller authorization from the manufacturer for the chairs described in this solicitation. As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder shall reseller authorization documentation from the manufacturer with its Bid.

1.1.2 The Bidder shall have a local presence or dealer for the purpose of providing product support. As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder shall provide business name, address and name of local dealers that provide product support with its Bid.

THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.

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2 Contractor Requirements: Scope of Work

2.1 Summary Statement

2.1.1 The Department of Juvenile Services (DJS or Department) is issuing this Multi-Step Invitation for Bids (MS-IFB) in order to procure the commodities defined in this Section 2, as specified in this IFB, from a contract between the successful Bidder(s) and the Department. The successful

Bidder shall furnish and deliver three-hundred and five (305) faux leather guest chairs to 217 East

Redwood Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

2.1.2 It is the State’s intention to obtain commodities, as specified in this IFB, from a Contract between the selected Bidder and the State.

2.1.3 The Department intends to make a single award for the work under this IFB. See IFB Section 4.8

Award Basis for more Contract award information.

2.1.4 A Bidder, either directly or through its subcontractor(s), must be able to provide all commodities and meet all of the requirements requested in this solicitation and the successful Bidder (the

Contractor) shall remain responsible for Contract performance regardless of subcontractor participation in the work.

2.2 Background and Purpose

The Department is an executive agency of the State and is charged with appropriately managing, supervising and treating youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system in Maryland. DJS provides individualized care and treatment to youth who have violated the law or who are a safety risk to themselves or others.

The Department is issuing this solicitation for the purpose of procuring a contractor to furnish and deliver three-hundred and five (305) faux leather guest chairs to DJS Headquarters, 217 E.

Redwood Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. The delivery of the guest chairs shall be to offices and cubicles on multiple floors.

2.2.1 Contract Type

The Contract resulting from this solicitation shall be a firm fixed- price as defined in COMAR

21.06.03.02

2.2.2 State Responsibilities

a) The Contract Monitor will contact the Contractor with the exact delivery date, approximately two weeks after contract award is made.

2.3 Scope of Work- Requirements

The Contractor shall:

2.3.1 Provide three hundred and five (305) black faux leather guest chairs that hold up to 300 lbs. The chairs shall be solid wood construction, with padded faux leather cushion and arms. Chairs with wheels or that are adjustable are not acceptable;

2.3.2 Provide brand new chairs (substitution and refurbished chairs are not acceptable);

2.3.3 Meet the required chair of dimensions

a. Dimensions: Approximately 27” W x 29” D x37” H

b. Seat dimensions approximately 22” W x 21” D x 20”H;

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2.3.4 Provide guest chairs that are assembled prior to delivery;

2.3.5 Provide inside delivery, assembly, installation, clean up and disposal of all packing materials;

2.3.6 Deliver guest chairs to the individual offices and cubicles: at DJS Headquarters located at 217 E.

Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

2.3.7 Provide a dolly to transport the guest chairs inside the building (pallets are not allowed inside the building). Delivery shall be to offices and cubicles on multiple floors;

2.3.8 Provide a minimum of two (2) year workmanship warranty for the guest chairs. Warranty shall include but limit to: wooden frame parts and spring systems against manufacturing and material defects, defective parts on seat cushion foams and filling materials.

2.3.9 Deliver chairs approximately two (2) weeks after contract award has been made. Guest chairs shall be delivered on a weekday after 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. or a Saturday/Sunday from 8:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m.

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3 Contractor Requirements: General

3.1 Contract Initiation Requirements

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.2 Invoicing

3.2.1 General

a) The Contractor shall email the original of each invoice, and a signed authorization invoice to the Contract Monitor, Joseph Hester, at e-mail address: joseph.hester@maryland.gov.

All invoices for goods shall be verified by the Contractor as accurate at the time of submission.

An invoice not satisfying the requirements of a Proper Invoice (as defined in COMAR 21.06.09) cannot be processed for payment. To be considered a Proper Invoice, invoices must include the following information, without error:

1) Contractor name and address;

2) Remittance address;

3) Federal taxpayer identification (FEIN) number, social security number, as appropriate;

4) Invoice period (i.e. time period during which services covered by invoice were performed);

5) Invoice date;

6) Invoice number;

7) State assigned Contract number;

8) State assigned (Blanket) Purchase Order number(s);

9) Goods or services provided;

10) Amount due; and

11) Any additional documentation required by regulation or the Contract.

Invoices that contain both fixed price and time and material items shall clearly identify each item as either fixed price or time and material billing.

The Department reserves the right to reduce or withhold Contract payment in the event the Contractor does not provide the Department with all required deliverables within the time frame specified in the

Contract or otherwise breaches the terms and conditions of the Contract until such time as the Contractor brings itself into full compliance with the Contract.

Any action on the part of the Department, or dispute of action by the Contractor, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Md. Code Ann., State Finance and Procurement Article §§ 15-215 through 15-223 and with COMAR 21.10.04.

The State is generally exempt from federal excise taxes, Maryland sales and use taxes, District of

Columbia sales taxes and transportation taxes. The Contractor, however, is not exempt from such sales and use taxes and may be liable for the same.

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Invoices for final payment shall be clearly marked as “FINAL” and submitted when all work requirements have been completed and no further charges are to be incurred under the Contract. In no event shall any invoice be submitted later than 60 calendar days from the Contract termination date.

3.2.2 Invoice Submission Schedule

The Contractor shall submit invoices in accordance with the following schedule:

a) Invoice is due no later than 14 days from date of delivery.

3.3 Insurance Requirements

The Contractor shall maintain, at a minimum, the insurance coverages outlined below, or any minimum requirements established by law if higher, for the duration of the Contract, including option periods, if exercised:

3.3.1 The following type(s) of insurance and minimum amount(s) of coverage are required:

a) Commercial General Liability - of $250,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, property damage, and personal and advertising injury and $500,000 annual aggregate.

The minimum limits required herein may be satisfied through any combination of primary and umbrella/excess liability policies.

b) Automobile or Commercial Truck Insurance - The Contractor shall maintain Automobile or

Commercial Truck Insurance (including owned, leased, hired, and non-owned vehicles) as appropriate with Liability, Collision, and PIP limits no less than those required by the State where the vehicle(s) is registered, but in no case less than those required by the State of

Maryland.

3.3.2 All insurance policies shall be endorsed to include a clause requiring the insurance carrier provide the Procurement Officer, by certified mail, not less than 30 days’ advance notice of any non-renewal, cancellation, or expiration. The Contractor shall notify the Procurement Officer in writing, if policies are cancelled or not renewed within five (5) days of learning of such cancellation or nonrenewal. The Contractor shall provide evidence of replacement insurance coverage to the Procurement Officer at least 15 days prior to the expiration of the insurance policy then in effect.

3.3.3 Any insurance furnished as a condition of the Contract shall be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State.

3.3.4 The recommended awardee must provide current certificate(s) of insurance with the prescribed coverages, limits and requirements set forth in this section within five (5) Business Days from notice of recommended award.

3.3.5 The Contractor shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain comparable levels of coverage and shall provide the Contract Monitor with the same documentation as is required of the Contractor.

3.4 Security Requirements

The following requirements are applicable to the Contract:

3.4.1 Employee Identification

a) Contractor Personnel shall display his or her company ID badge in a visible location at all times while on State premises. Upon request of authorized State personnel, each Contractor

Personnel shall provide additional photo identification.

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b) Contractor Personnel shall cooperate with State site requirements, including but not limited to, being prepared to be escorted at all times, and providing information for State badge issuance.

c) Contractor shall remove any Contractor Personnel from working on the Contract where the

State determines, in its sole discretion, that Contractor Personnel has not adhered to the

Security requirements specified herein.

d) The State reserves the right to request that the Contractor submit proof of employment authorization of non-United States Citizens, prior to commencement of work under the

Contract.

3.4.2 Security Clearance / Criminal Background Check

A security clearance is not required for Contractor Personnel assigned to the Contract.

3.4.3 On-Site Security Requirement(s)

a) For the conditions noted below, Contractor Personnel may be barred from entrance or leaving any site until such time that the State’s conditions and queries are satisfied.

1) Contractor Personnel may be subject to random security checks when entering and leaving State secured areas. The State reserves the right to require Contractor

Personnel to be accompanied while in secured premises.

2) Some State sites, especially those premises of the Department of Public Safety and

Correctional Services, require each person entering the premises to document and inventory items (such as tools and equipment) brought onto the site, and to submit to a physical search of his or her person. Therefore, Contractor Personnel shall always have available an inventory list of tools being brought onto a site and be prepared to present the inventory list to the State staff or an officer upon arrival for review, as well as present the tools or equipment for inspection. Before leaving the site, the

Contractor Personnel will again present the inventory list and the tools or equipment for inspection. Upon both entering the site and leaving the site, State staff or a correctional or police officer may search Contractor Personnel. Depending upon facility rules, specific tools or personal items may be prohibited from being brought into the facility.

b) Any Contractor Personnel who enters the premises of a facility under the jurisdiction of the

Department may be searched, fingerprinted (for the purpose of a criminal history background check), photographed and required to wear an identification card issued by the

Department.

c) Further, Contractor Personnel shall not violate Md. Code Ann., Criminal Law Art. Section 9-

410 through 9-417 and such other security policies of the agency that control the facility to which the Contractor Personnel seeks access. The failure of any of the Contractor Personnel to comply with any provision of the Contract is sufficient grounds for the State to immediately terminate the Contract for default.

3.5 Additional Clauses

3.5.1 The State of Maryland’s Commitment to Purchasing Environmentally Preferred

Products and Services (EPPs)

Maryland’s State Finance & Procurement Article §14-410 defines environmentally preferable purchasing as “the procurement or acquisition of goods and services that have a lesser or https://trackbill.com/bill/maryland-house-bill-629-environmentally-preferable-procurement-maryland-green-purchasing-committee/647077/

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EPPs to fulfill this contract, to the greatest extent practicable.

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4 Procurement Instructions

4.1 Pre-Bid Conference

4.1.1 A Virtual pre-Bid conference (Conference) will be held at the date, time, and location indicated on the Key Information Summary Sheet.

4.1.2 Attendance at the Conference is not mandatory, but all interested parties are encouraged to attend in order to facilitate better preparation of their Bids. If the solicitation includes an MBE goal, failure to attend the Conference will be taken into consideration as part of the evaluation of a bidder’s good faith efforts if there is a waiver request.

4.1.3 It is highly recommended that ALL Prime Contractors bring their intended subcontractors to the

Conference/Site Visit to ensure that all parties understand the requirements of the contract and the

MBE Goal.

4.1.4 MBE subcontractors are encouraged to attend the Conference to market their participation to potential prime contractors.

4.1.5 Following the Conference, the attendance record and summary of the Conference will be distributed via the same mechanism described for amendments and questions (see Section 4.2.1 eMMA).

4.1.6 Those wishing to attend the web conference may request a meeting invitation by emailing

Dieudonne Mwaha at dieudonne.mwaha@maryland.gov no later than 2:00 PM on 2/22/2022. An invitation e-mail is required for registration, and therefore attendance. Upon receipt of the email, the Procurement Officer will reply with a registration email with a link that may be used to register for the conference. Registration must be completed by 2:00 PM on 2/22/2022.

4.2 eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)

4.2.1 eMMA is the electronic commerce system for the State of Maryland. The IFB, Conference summary and attendance sheet, Bidders’ questions and the Procurement Officer’s responses, addenda, and other solicitation-related information will be made available via eMMA.

4.2.2 In order to receive a contract award, a vendor must be registered on eMMA. Registration is free.

Go to emma.maryland.gov, click on “New Vendor? Register Now” to begin the process, and then follow the prompts.

4.3 Questions

4.3.1 All questions, including concerns regarding any applicable MBE or VSBE participation goals, shall identify in the subject line the Solicitation Number and Title (22-AX-HQ-001 – Guest

Chairs for DJS Headquarters Building), and shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the

Procurement Officer at least five (5) days prior to the Bid due date no later than the date and time specified the Key Information Summary Sheet. The Procurement Officer, based on the availability of time to research and communicate an answer, shall decide whether an answer can be given before the Bid due date.

4.3.2 Answers to all questions that are not clearly specific only to the requestor will be distributed via the same mechanism as for IFB amendments, and posted on eMMA.

4.3.3 The statements and interpretations contained in responses to any questions, whether responded to verbally or in writing, are not binding on the Department unless it issues an amendment in writing.

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4.4 Procurement Method

A Contract will be awarded in accordance with the Multi-Step Competitive Sealed Bidding method under COMAR 21.05.02.17.

4.5 Bid Due (Closing) Date and Time

4.5.1 Bids, in the number and form set forth in Section 5 Bid Format, must be received by the

Procurement Officer no later than the Bid due date and time indicated on the Key Information

Summary Sheet in order to be considered.

4.5.2 Requests for extension of this date or time shall not be granted.

4.5.3 Bidders submitting Bids should allow sufficient delivery time to ensure timely receipt by the

Procurement Officer. Except as provided in COMAR 21.05.02.10, Bids received after the due date and time listed in the Key Information Summary Sheet will not be considered.

4.5.4 The date and time of an e-mail submission is determined by the date and time of arrival in the e-mail address indicated on the Key Information Summary Sheet.

4.5.5 Bids may be modified or withdrawn by written notice received by the Procurement Officer before the time and date set forth in the Key Information Summary Sheet for receipt of Bids.

4.5.6 Bids may not be submitted by e-mail or facsimile. Bids will be opened publicly at the date and time indicated on the Key Information Summary Sheet.

4.5.7 Potential Bidders not responding to this solicitation are requested to submit the “No Bid

Notice/Vendor Feedback” form, which includes company information and the reason for not responding (e.g., too busy, cannot meet mandatory requirements).

4.6 Multiple or Alternate Bids

Multiple or alternate Bids will not be accepted.

4.7 Receipt, Opening and Recording of Bids

4.7.1.1 Upon receipt, each Bid and any timely modification(s) to a Bid shall be stored in a secure place until the time and date set for bid opening. Before Bid opening, the State may not disclose the identity of any Bidder.

4.7.1.2 Bids shall be opened publicly, at the time, date and place designated in the IFB Key

Information Summary Sheet (near the beginning of the solicitation, after the Title Page and notice to Vendors). The name of each Bidder, the Total Bid Price, and such other information as is deemed appropriate shall be read aloud or otherwise made available and recorded at the time of bid opening.

4.8 Confidentiality of Bids / Public Information Act Notice

4.8.1 The Bidder should give specific attention to the clear identification of those portions of its Bid that it considers confidential and/or proprietary commercial information or trade secrets, and provide justification why such materials, upon request, should not be disclosed by the State under the Public Information Act, Md. Code Ann., General Provisions Article, Title 4. This information should be identified by page number and placed in the Transmittal Letter with the Bid.

4.8.2 The Bids shall be tabulated or a Bid abstract made. The opened Bids shall be available for public inspection at a reasonable time after Bid opening, but in any case before contract award, except to

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4.8.3 For requests for information made under the PIA, the Procurement Officer shall examine the Bids to determine the validity of any requests for nondisclosure of trade secrets and other proprietary data identified in writing. Nondisclosure is permissible only if approved by the Office of the

Attorney General.

4.9 Award Basis

4.9.1 A Contract shall be awarded to the responsible Bidder(s) submitting a responsive Bid with the most favorable bid price or most favorable evaluated bid price (as referenced in COMAR

21.05.02.13) for providing the goods and services as specified in this IFB. Bidders must bid all line items. Partial or incomplete bids will be rejected unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.

See IFB Section 6 for Bid evaluation and award information.

4.9.2 Award of this contract will not be final and complete until after: (1) the Contractor submits complete and satisfactory documentation required under the Contract and/or documentation required by the Procurement Officer; and (2) the Contract is signed by the Department following any required approvals of the Contract, including approval by the Board of Public Works, if such approval is required.

4.10 Tie Bids

Tie Bids will be decided pursuant to COMAR 21.05.02.14.

4.11 Duration of Bids

Bids submitted in response to this IFB are irrevocable for the latest of the following: 120 days following the Bid due date and time or the date any protest concerning this IFB is finally resolved. This period may be extended at the Procurement Officer’s request only with the Bidder’s written agreement.

4.12 Revisions to the IFB

4.12.1 If the IFB is revised before the due date for Bids, the Department shall post any addenda to the

IFB on eMMA and shall endeavor to provide such addenda to all prospective Bidders that were sent this IFB or are otherwise known by the Procurement Officer to have obtained this IFB. It remains the responsibility of all prospective Bidders to check eMMA for any addenda issued prior to the submission of Bids.

4.12.2 Bidders shall acknowledge the receipt of all addenda to this IFB issued before the Bid due date.

4.12.3 Failure to acknowledge receipt of an addendum does not relieve the Bidder from complying with the terms, additions, deletions, or corrections set forth in the addendum, and may cause the Bid to be deemed not responsive.

4.13 Cancellations

4.13.1 The State reserves the right to cancel this IFB, accept or reject any and all Bids, in whole or in part, received in response to this IFB and to waive or permit the cure of minor irregularities.

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4.13.2 In the event a government entity proposes and receives the recommendation for award, the procurement may be cancelled and the award processed in accordance with COMAR

21.01.03.01.A(4).

4.13.3 If the services that are the subject of the IFB are currently being provided under an interagency agreement with a public institution of higher education and the State determines that the services can be provided more cost effectively by the public institution of higher education, then the IFB may be cancelled in accordance with Md. Code Ann., State Finance and Procurement Art., § 3-

207(b)(2).

4.14 Incurred Expenses

The State will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any Bidder in preparing and submitting a Bid or performing any other activities related to submitting a Bid in response to this solicitation.

4.15 Protest/Disputes

Any protest or dispute related to this solicitation or the Contract award shall be subject to the provisions of COMAR 21.10 (Administrative and Civil Remedies).

4.16 Bidder Responsibilities

4.16.1 Bidders must be able to provide all goods and services and meet all of the requirements requested in this solicitation and the successful Bidder shall be responsible for Contract performance including any subcontractor participation.

4.16.2 If applicable, subcontractors utilized in meeting the established MBE or VSBE participation goal(s) for this solicitation shall be identified as provided in the appropriate Attachment(s) to this

IFB (see Section 4.26 “MBE Participation Goal” and Section 4.27 “VSBE Goal”).

4.16.3 If the Bidder is the subsidiary of another entity, all information submitted by the Bidder, including but not limited to references, financial reports, or experience and documentation (e.g.

insurance policies, bonds, letters of credit) used to meet minimum qualifications, if any, shall pertain exclusively to the Bidder, unless the parent organization will guarantee the performance of the subsidiary. If applicable, the Bidder’s Bid shall contain an explicit statement, signed by an authorized representative of the parent organization, stating that the parent organization will guarantee the performance of the subsidiary.

4.16.4 A parental guarantee of the performance of the Bidder under this Section will not automatically result in crediting the Bidder with the experience or qualifications of the parent under any evaluation criteria pertaining to the actual Bidder’s experience and qualifications. Instead, the

Bidder’s responsibility will be assessed to the extent to which the State determines that the experience and qualifications of the parent are applicable to and shared with the Bidder, any stated intent by the parent to be directly involved in the performance of the Contract, and the value of the parent’s participation as determined by the State.

4.17 Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

By submitting a Bid in response to this IFB, the Bidder, if selected for award, shall be deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of this IFB and the Contract, attached hereto as Attachment M. Any exceptions to this IFB or the Contract must be raised prior to Bid submission. Changes to the solicitation, including the Bid Form or Contract, made by the Bidder may result in Bid rejection.

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4.18 Bid/Proposal Affidavit

A Bid submitted by the Bidder must be accompanied by a completed Bid/Proposal Affidavit. A copy of this Affidavit is included as Attachment C of this IFB.

4.19 Contract Affidavit

All Bidders are advised that if a Contract is awarded as a result of this solicitation, the successful Bidder will be required to complete a Contract Affidavit. A copy of this Affidavit is included for informational purposes as Attachment N of this IFB. This Affidavit must be provided within five (5) Business Days of notification of recommended award. For purposes of completing Section “B” of this Affidavit

(Certification of Registration or Qualification with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation), a business entity that is organized outside of the State of Maryland is considered a “foreign” business.

4.20 Compliance with Laws/Arrearages

By submitting a Bid in response to this IFB, the Bidder, if selected for award, agrees that it will comply with all federal, State, and local laws applicable to its activities and obligations under the Contract.

By submitting a response to this solicitation, each Bidder represents that it is not in arrears in the payment of any obligations due and owing the State, including the payment of taxes and employee benefits, and shall not become so in arrears during the term of the Contract if selected for Contract award.

4.21 Verification of Registration and Tax Payment

Before a business entity can do business in the State, it must be registered with the State Department of

Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). SDAT is located at State Office Building, Room 803, 301 West

Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. For registration information, visit https://www.egov.maryland.gov/businessexpress.

It is strongly recommended that any potential Bidder complete registration prior to the Bid due date and time. The Bidder’s failure to complete registration with SDAT may disqualify an otherwise successful

Bidder from final consideration and recommendation for Contract award.

4.22 False Statements

Bidders are advised that Md. Code Ann., State Finance and Procurement Article, § 11-205.1 provides as follows:

4.22.1 In connection with a procurement contract a person may not willfully:

a) Falsify, conceal, or suppress a material fact by any scheme or device.

b) Make a false or fraudulent statement or representation of a material fact.

c) Use a false writing or document that contains a false or fraudulent statement or entry of a material fact.

4.22.2 A person may not aid or conspire with another person to commit an act under Section 4.22.1.

4.22.3 A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five (5) years or both.

4.23 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer

By submitting a Bid in response to this solicitation, the Bidder, if selected for award:

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4.23.1 Agrees to accept payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT) unless the State Comptroller’s

Office grants an exemption. Payment by EFT is mandatory for contracts exceeding $200,000. The successful Bidder shall register using the COT/GAD X-10 Vendor Electronic Funds (EFT)

Registration Request Form.

4.23.2 Any request for exemption must be submitted to the State Comptroller’s Office for approval at the address specified on the COT/GAD X-10 form, must include the business identification information as stated on the form, and must include the reason for the exemption. The COT/GAD

X-10 form may be downloaded from the Comptroller’s website at:

http://comptroller.marylandtaxes.com/Vendor_Services/Accounting_Information/Static_Files/GA

DX10Form20150615.pdf.

4.24 Prompt Payment Policy

This procurement and the Contract(s) to be awarded pursuant to this solicitation are subject to the

Prompt Payment Policy Directive issued by the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women

Business Affairs (GOSBA) and dated August 1, 2008. Promulgated pursuant to Md. Code Ann., State

Finance and Procurement Article, §§ 11-201, 13-205(a), and Title 14, Subtitle 3, and COMAR

21.01.01.03 and 21.11.03.01, the Directive seeks to ensure the prompt payment of all subcontractors on non-construction procurement contracts. The Contractor shall comply with the prompt payment requirements outlined in the Contract, Section 31 “Prompt Pay Requirements” (see Attachment M).

Additional information is available on GOSBA’s website at:

http://www.gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/documents/legislation/promptpaymentfaqs.pdf.

4.25 Electronic Procurements Authorized

4.25.1 Under COMAR 21.03.05, unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Department may conduct procurement transactions by electronic means, including the solicitation, proposing, award, execution, and administration of a contract, as provided in Md. Code Ann., Maryland Uniform

Electronic Transactions Act, Commercial Law Article, Title 21.

4.25.2 Participation in the solicitation process on a procurement contract for which electronic means has been authorized shall constitute consent by the Bidder to conduct by electronic means all elements of the procurement of that Contract which are specifically authorized under the solicitation or Contract. In the case of electronic transactions authorized by this IFB, electronic records and signatures by an authorized representative satisfy a requirement for written submission and signatures.

4.25.1 “Electronic means” refers to exchanges or communications using electronic, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or other means of electronically conducting transactions.

Electronic means includes e-mail, internet-based communications, electronic funds transfer, specific electronic bidding platforms (e.g., https://procurement.maryland.gov), and electronic data interchange.

4.25.2 In addition to specific electronic transactions specifically authorized in other sections of this solicitation (e.g., IFB § 4.23 describing payments by Electronic Funds Transfer), the following transactions are authorized to be conducted by electronic means on the terms as authorized in

COMAR 21.03.05:

The Procurement Officer may conduct the procurement using eMMA or e-mail to issue:

1) The IFB;

2) Any amendments;

3) Pre-Bid conference documents;

https://procurement.maryland.gov/

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4) Questions and responses;

5) Communications regarding the solicitation or Bid to any Bidder or potential Bidder;

6) Notices of award selection or non-selection; and

7) The Procurement Officer’s decision on any Bid protest or Contract claim.

The Bidder or potential Bidder may use eMMA or e-mail to:

8) Submit Bids;

9) Ask questions regarding the solicitation;

10) Reply to any material received from the Procurement Officer by electronic means that includes a Procurement Officer’s request or direction to reply by e-mail or through eMMA, but only on the terms specifically approved and directed by the Procurement

Officer and;

11) Submit a "No Bid Notice/Vendor Feedback Form" to the IFB.

The Procurement Officer, the Contract Monitor, and the Contractor may conduct day-to-day Contract administration, except as outlined in Section 4.25.3 of this subsection, utilizing e-mail, or other electronic means if authorized by the Procurement Officer or Contract Monitor.

4.25.3 The following transactions related to this procurement and any Contract awarded pursuant to it are not authorized to be conducted by electronic means:

A. Filing of bid protests;

B. Filing of Contract claims;

C. Submission of documents determined by the Department to require original signatures (e.g., Contract execution, Contract modifications); or

D. Any transaction, submission, or communication where the Procurement Officer has specifically directed that a response from the Contractor or Bidder be provided in writing or hard copy.

4.25.4 Any e-mail transmission is only authorized to the e-mail addresses for the identified person as provided in the solicitation, the Contract, or in the direction from the Procurement Officer or

Contract Monitor.

4.26 MBE Participation Goal

There is no MBE subcontractor participation goal for this procurement.

4.27 VSBE Goal

There is no VSBE participation goal for this procurement.

4.28 Living Wage Requirements

There is no Living Wage requirement for this procurement.

4.29 Federal Funding Acknowledgement

This Contract does not contain federal funds.

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4.30 Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure

4.30.1 The Bidder shall complete and sign the Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure

(Attachment H) and submit it with its Bid.

4.30.2 By submitting a Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure, the Contractor shall be construed as certifying all Contractor Personnel and subcontractors are also without a conflict of interest as defined in COMAR 21.05.08.08A.

4.30.3 Additionally, a Contractor has an ongoing obligation to ensure that all Contractor Personnel are without conflicts of interest prior to providing services under the Contract. For policies and procedures applying specifically to Conflict of Interests, the Contract is governed by COMAR

21.05.08.08.

4.30.4 Participation in Drafting of Specifications: Disqualifying Event: Bidders are advised that Md.

Code Ann. State Finance and Procurement Article §13-212.1(a) provides generally that “an individual who assists an executive unit in the drafting of specifications, an invitation for bids, a request for proposals for a procurement, or the selection or award made in response to an invitation for bids or a request for proposals, or a person that employs the individual, may not:

(1) submit a bid or proposal for that procurement; or (2) assist or represent another person, directly or indirectly, who is submitting a bid or proposal for that procurement.” Any Bidder submitting a Bid in violation of this provision shall be classified as “not responsible.”

4.31 Non-Disclosure Agreement

4.31.1 Non-Disclosure Agreement (Bidder)

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (Bidder) is not required for this procurement.

4.31.2 Non-Disclosure Agreement (Contractor)

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (Contractor) is not required for this procurement.

4.32 HIPAA - Business Associate Agreement

A HIPAA Business Associate Agreement is not required for this procurement.

4.33 Nonvisual Access

This solicitation does not contain Information Technology (IT) provisions requiring Nonvisual Access.

4.34 Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury

This solicitation does not include the procurement of products known to likely include mercury as a component.

4.35 Location of the Performance of Services Disclosure

This solicitation does not require a Location of the Performance of Services Disclosure.

4.36 Department of Human Services (DHS) Hiring Agreement

This solicitation does not require a DHS Hiring Agreement.

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4.37 Small Business Reserve (SBR) Procurement

This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which award will be limited to certified small business vendors. Only businesses that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement

Article, §§14-501—14-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and that are certified by GOSBA Small

Business Reserve Program are eligible for award of a contract.

For the purposes of a Small Business Reserve Procurement, a small business is a for-profit business, other than a broker, that meets the following criteria:

a) It is independently owned and operated;

b) It is not a subsidiary of another business;

c) It is not dominant in its field of operation; and

1) With respect to employees, in its most recently completed three (3) fiscal years:

a) Its wholesale operations did not employ more than 50 persons;

b) Its retail operations did not employ more than 25 persons;

c) Its manufacturing operations did not employ more than 100 persons;

d) Its service operations did not employ more than 100 persons;

e) Its construction operations did not employ more than 50 persons; and

f) The architectural and engineering services of the business did not employ more than 100 persons; or

2) With respect to gross sales, in its most recently completed three (3) fiscal years:

a) The gross sales of its wholesale operations did not exceed an average of

$4,000,000;

b) The gross sales of its retail operations did not exceed an average of $3,000,000;

c) The gross sales of its manufacturing operations did not exceed an average of

$2,000,000;

d) The gross sales of its service operations did not exceed an average of

$10,000,000;

e) The gross sales of its construction operations did not exceed an average of

$7,000,000; and

f) The gross sales of its architectural and engineering operations did not exceed an average of $4,500,000.

d) Note: If a business has not existed for three (3) years, the employment and gross sales average or averages shall be the average for each year or part of a year during which the business has been in existence.

e) Further information on the certification process is available at eMaryland Marketplace

Advantage.

Ineligible Bids. Under a small business reserve procurement, a business that is not a certified small business is ineligible for award of a contract.

Before awarding a contract under a procurement designated as a small business reserve procurement, the

Procurement Officer shall verify that the apparent awardee is certified by the Governor’s Office

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4.38 Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Requirements

On February 11, 2018, the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act went into effect. All bidders should be aware of how this Act could affect your potential contract award with the State of Maryland. See the

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations web site for Maryland Healthy Working Families Act

Information: http://dllr.maryland.gov/paidleave/.

http://dllr.maryland.gov/paidleave/

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5 Bid Format

5.1 Two Part Submission

Each Bid shall be submitted in the following manner:

a. A Technical Offer, including pictures of all sides and specifications of the proposed guest chair, but not including any Bid pricing/cost information.

b. A sealed Bid Price Form including all Bid pricing/cost information.

The Technical Offer, including pictures of all sides and specifications of the proposed guest chair, shall be reviewed by the Contract Monitor and Procurement Officer on the day of Bid opening.

After Technical Offers have been reviewed, Bidders whose Technical Offers are determined not to be reasonably susceptible for award based upon the technical criteria, will be notified in writing that their Bids are not acceptable and being rejected. The bid forms will not be opened. Bid Forms from only those Bidders whose Technical Offers have been found acceptable shall be publicly opened at the date, time, and place specified in the Key Information Summary Sheet.

5.1.2 Technical Offer

Technical Offer Requirements:

a. The Bidder shall address each Scope of Work requirement (Section 2.3) in its Technical Offer and describe how its proposed services, including the services of any proposed subcontractor(s), will meet or exceed the requirement(s). Bidder shall submit a picture and manufacturer specification on the chair. If the Department is seeking Bidder agreement to any requirement(s), the Bidder shall state its agreement or disagreement. Any paragraph in the Technical Offer that responds to a Scope of Work (Section 2.3) requirement shall include an explanation of how the work will be done and what the warranty will entail. Any exception to a requirement, term, or condition may result in having the Bid classified as not responsive or the Bidder deemed not responsible, and the Technical Offer determined not acceptable.

5.1.3 Financial Offer

The financial (Attachment B ) shall be in a separate document and password protected.

5.2 Labeling

Each Bidder is required to label the sealed Bid with the IFB title and number, name and address of the

Bidder, and closing date and time for receipt of the Bids.

5.3 Bid Price Form

The Bid shall contain all price information in the format specified on the Bid Form. The Bidder shall complete the Bid Form only as provided in the Bid Pricing Instructions and the Bid Form. Do not amend, alter, or leave blank any items on the Bid Form or include additional clarifying or contingent language on or attached to the Bid Form. Failure to adhere to any of these instructions may result in the Bid being determined to be non-responsive and rejected by the Department.

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5.4 Required Bid Submission

A Bidder shall include the following with its Bid Price Form:

5.4.1 Transmittal Letter:

1) A Transmittal Letter shall accompany the Bid. The purpose of this letter is to transmit the Bid and acknowledge the receipt of any addenda. The Transmittal Letter should be brief and signed by an individual who is authorized to commit the Bidder to the services and requirements as stated in this IFB. The Transmittal Letter should include the following:

(1)…