Amendment__2_-_Revision_to_Due_Date.pdf

This document is Amendment Two to a Multi-Step Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Maryland Department of General Services, Office of State Procurement for a statewide contract to supply frozen breakfast and vegetable items. The amendment specifically changes the bid due date from January 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM Local Time to February 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM Local Time, extending the bidding period by two weeks. The solicitation (EMMA Number: BPM047073/001IT821485) seeks to establish a contract for delivering frozen food products to state agencies and eligible governmental entities, with the procurement designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation.

The contract, with a five-year term and potential for two one-year renewals, requires vendors to bid on all line items with pricing that includes delivery and administrative charges. Vendors must meet U.S. Grade A and USDA standards, with delivery timeframes ranging from 24-48 hours for emergency requests to 5 business days for standard orders. Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate, and the contract allows purchases by various Maryland entities including counties, municipalities, governmental agencies, and educational institutions. Contractors will be required to submit electronic transaction fees (1% of sales) and quarterly usage reports, with potential price adjustments limited to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) inflation rate.