Amendment__5_-_Revision_to_Due_Date.pdf

Amendment Five is a document issued by the Maryland Department of General Services, Office of State Procurement, pertaining to the Invitation for Bids (IFB) #BPM047073/001IT821485 for Statewide Frozen Breakfast and Vegetable Items. The primary modification in this amendment is an extension of the bid due date from February 14, 2025, to February 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Local Time. This amendment becomes part of the official bid package and requires acknowledgment from potential bidders, in compliance with COMAR 21.05.02.08 regulations.

The solicitation remains an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) procurement seeking multiple contract awards for frozen food product vendors, with a focus on state agencies and eligible governmental entities. While the amendment does not alter the fundamental procurement details, it provides additional time for potential bidders to prepare and submit their proposals. The contract is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation, initially restricting participation to certified small business vendors, with the potential to open to all vendors if insufficient small business interest is demonstrated. The overall contract term is expected to be five years with two potential one-year renewal options, maintaining the original procurement's strategic objectives of supplying frozen breakfast and vegetable items to Maryland governmental entities.