BPM040587 IFB.pdf

STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

& CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES (MCE)

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

FIVE STAR BOOTS

IFB NUMBER BPM040587

ISSUE DATE: 10/31/2023

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.

Solicitation #: BPM040587 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: FIVE STAR BOOTS

Solicitation No: BPM040587

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

MARYLAND CORRECTIONAL ENTERPRISES (MCE)

KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET

Invitation for Bids Commodity- FIVE STAR BOOTS

Solicitation Number: BPM040587

IFB Issue Date: 10/31/2023

IFB Issuing Office: Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE or the "Department")

Procurement Officer: Michelle Baldwin

7275 Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland 20794 e-mail (Preferred):

Office Phone:

Dlmce-procurement_dpscs@maryland.gov

410-540-5419

Bids are to be sent to: Maryland Correctional Enterprises, 7275 Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland 20794, Dlmce-procurement_dpscs@maryland.gov, or

Via eMMA

Samples of the Five Star Boot must be received prior to the bid opening

Pre-Bid Conference: N/A

Questions Due Date and Time 12/7/2023 at 8AM Local Time

Bid Due (Closing) Date and

Time:

12/14/2023 @ 8AM 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

12/14/2023 @ 9AM Local Time. Bid opening will be held virtually.

Request an invite from Procurement Officer.

MBE Subcontracting Goal: 0%

VSBE Subcontracting Goal: 0%

Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity with Fixed Unit Prices

Contract Duration: Two year (2) year base period with three (3) one-year option periods.

Primary Place of

Performance:

N/A

SBR Designation: No

Federal Funding: No mailto:Dlmce-procurement_dpscs@maryland.gov mailto:Dlmce-procurement_dpscs@maryland.gov

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TABLE OF CONTENTS – IFB

1 Minimum Qualifications

1.1 Bidder Minimum Qualifications

2 Contractor Requirements: Scope of Work

2.1 Summary Statement

2.2 Background and Purpose

3 Contractor Requirements: General

3.1 Contract Initiation Requirements

3.2 End of Contract Transition

3.3 Invoicing

3.4 Liquidated Damages

3.5 Disaster Recovery and Data

3.6 Insurance Requirements

3.7 Security Requirements

3.8 Problem Escalation Procedure

3.9 SOC 2 Type 2 Audit Report

3.10 Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Reports

3.11 Veteran Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Reports

3.12 Work Orders

3.13 Additional Clauses

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

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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

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 Participation 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 One Part Submission

5.2 Labeling

5.3 Bid Price Form

5.4 Required Bid Submission

5.5 Delivery

5.6 Documents Required upon Notice of Recommendation for Contract Award

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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

Attachment D. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Forms

Attachment E. Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Forms

Attachment F. Maryland Living Wage Affidavit of Agreement for Service Contracts

Attachment G. Federal Funds Attachments

Attachment H. Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure

Attachment I. Non-Disclosure Agreement (Contractor)

Attachment J. HIPAA Business Associate Agreement

Attachment K. Mercury Affidavit

Attachment L. Location of the Performance of Services Disclosure

Attachment M. Contract

Attachment N. Contract Affidavit

Attachment O. DHS Hiring Agreement

Appendix 1. – Abbreviations and Definitions

Appendix 2. – Bidder Information Sheet

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1 Minimum Qualifications

1.1 Bidder Minimum Qualifications

There are no Bidder Minimum Qualifications for this procurement.

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 Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE or the "Department") is issuing this Invitation for

Bids (IFB) in order to procure the services defined in this Section 2, as specified in this IFB, from a contract between the successful bidder(s) and the Maryland Correctional Enterprises: The

Contractor shall provide Men’s Leather Boots for Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE), Sew/Garment plant; shipping to: MCE Central Warehouse Textiles, 7275 Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland 20794.

2.1.2 It is the State’s intention to obtain goods and services, 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. This is an ‘all or nothing’ bid. See IFB Section

4.9 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 goods and services 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.

2.1.5 Releases against the contract will be made on an “as-needed” basis.

2.1.6 Maryland State and local entities as defined in Finance and Procurement §13-110(a) and nonprofit entities within the State of Maryland may purchase from the Contractor goods or services covered by the Contract at the same prices chargeable to the State. All such purchases by non-executive branch entities, non-State governments, government agencies or nonprofit entities:

Shall constitute Contracts between the Contractor and that entity;

Shall not constitute purchases by the State or State agencies under the Contract;

Shall not be binding or enforceable against the State; and

May be subject to other terms and conditions agreed to by the Contractor and the purchaser.

2.1.7 All Contract prices, terms, and conditions must be provided to any Maryland local government or nonprofit entity requesting services under the Contract. The Contractor bears the risk of determining whether or not a government, agency or organization with which the Contractor is dealing is a State entity.

2.2 Background and Purpose

2.2.1 Quantities

Quantities provided are based on approximate annual usage and should not be construed as either minimum or maximum. Orders against this contract will be verbal request by the plant supervisor on an as-needed basis.

2.2.2 Price Changes

All prices contained in the award as a result of bid shall remain firm for a minimum of ninety (90) days from the effective date of the contract. No proposed price increase without bonafide documentation will be considered. A thirty (30) day notice for a price increase must be given in writing in order for a price increase to be considered. MCE reserves the right to accept or reject any request for price increase. MCE reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or due to non-performance by vendor. In the event of

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2.2.3 Contract

Contract could be renewed for a period of one (1) year by mutual consent of Vendor and MCE.

2.2.4 Freight Charges

There are to be no freight or any other type of additional charges. The cost of shipping is to be included in the cost of the items being shipped. The materials listed in this bid shall be delivered FOB destination.

2.2.5 Deliveries

Deliveries are to be made between the hours of 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the exception of State and Federal holidays. Deliveries are to be made to: MCE, Central Warehouse, ATTN:

Textile Coordinator, 7275 Waterloo Rd, Jessup, MD 20794.

2.2.6 Specifications

All of the following are an intricate part of the Men’s 6” Leather Work Boot, Five Star Grade

(Tan):

1. Estimated quantity/year: 10,000 – 13,000 pairs,

2. Description: 6” Nu-Buck leather boot; insulated and water-resistant; ‘Good Year’ welt construction; full-length back stay; heavy duty stitching at all stress points; quality standards to meet/exceed ‘5-Star’ brand work-boot,

3. Color: Tan,

4. Upper: Genuine leather, triple-stitched (minimum),

5. Collar/Tongue: Heavy duty padded tongue; heavy duty (double-padded) cushioned collar,

6. Lining/Inner-Sole: Insulated/‘Cambrelle’ (or comparable) moisture-wicking lining; fully cushioned (minimum 10mm) insole with arch support,

7. Support/Shank: Non-metal,

8. Outsole: Oil and slip resistant; non-marking rubber sole,

9. Laces: ‘Taslon’ (or comparable), coordinating or matching color,

10. Eyelets: Blind Non-Metal,

11. Size Range: 4 to 12 (half-sizes, if available), 13 to 15 (whole sizes), and 16 to 20 (whole sizes), and

12. Boxed in individual pairs.

2.2.7 Required Sample

A Sample of the Men’s 6” Leather Work Boot, Five Star Grade is required. Samples MUST be mailed to: Maryland Correctional Enterprises, Attn: Purchasing Department, 7275 Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland 20794; must be received before bid opening date. Sample packaging should state BPM040587 and the name of the bidder. It is recommended that bidder forward tracking information to the

Procurement Officer prior to the bid opening.

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3 Contractor Requirements: General

3.1 Contract Initiation Requirements

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.2 End of Contract Transition

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.3 Invoicing

3.3.1 General

a) The Contractor shall e-mail the original of each invoice and to MCE’s Accounts Payable

Department at Dlmceap-dpscs@maryland.gov.

All invoices for services 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.

mailto:Dlmceap-dpscs@maryland.gov

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3.3.2 Travel Reimbursement

Travel will not be reimbursed under this IFB.

3.4 Liquidated Damages

3.4.1 MBE Liquidated Damages

Inapplicable because there is no MBE goal for this IFB.

3.4.2 Liquidated Damages other than MBE

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.5 Disaster Recovery and Data

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.6 Insurance Requirements

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.7 Security Requirements

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.8 Problem Escalation Procedure

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.9 SOC 2 Type 2 Audit Report

A SOC 2 Type 2 Report is not a Contractor requirement for this Contract.

3.10 Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Reports

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.11 Veteran Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Reports

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.12 Work Orders

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

3.13 Additional Clauses

3.13.1 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 reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing goods or services that serve the same purpose.” Accordingly, Bidders are strongly encouraged to offer

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

https://trackbill.com/bill/maryland-house-bill-629-environmentally-preferable-procurement-maryland-green-purchasing-committee/647077/

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3.13.2 No-Cost Extensions

In accordance with BPW Advisory 1995-1 item 7.b, in the event there are unspent funds remaining on the Contract, prior to the Contract's expiration date the Procurement Officer may modify the Contract to extend the Contract beyond its expiration date for a period up to, but not exceeding, one-third of the base term of the Contract (e.g., eight-month extension on a two-year contract) for the performance of work within the Contract's scope of work. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, no funds may be added to the Contract in connection with any such extension.

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4 Procurement Instructions

4.1 Pre-Bid Conference

THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

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 It is highly recommended that all vendors register 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 (BPM040587 - FIVE STAR

BOOTS), and shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Procurement Officer at least seven

(7) days prior to the Bid due date and 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.

4.4 Procurement Method

A Contract will be awarded in accordance with the Competitive Sealed Bidding method under COMAR

21.05.02.

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.

https://emma.maryland.gov/page.aspx/en/usr/login?ReturnUrl=%2fpage.aspx%2fen%2fbuy%2fhomepage

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4.5.6 Bids may 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 the extent the Bidder designates trade secrets or other proprietary data to be confidential as set forth in this solicitation. Material so designated as confidential shall accompany the Bid and shall be readily separable from the Bid in order to facilitate public inspection of the non-confidential portion of the Bid, including the Total Bid Price.

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

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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.

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).

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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.

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

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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:

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

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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;

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.

https://procurement.maryland.gov/

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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 Participation 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.

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 if required.

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:

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(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.

4.37 Small Business Reserve (SBR) Procurement

This solicitation is not designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) Procurement.

4.38 Maryland Healthy Working Families Act Requirements

On February 11, 2018, the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act went into effect. All offerors 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 One Part Submission

Each Bidder shall submit its Bid with all Required Bid Submissions (see IFB Section 5.4) in a single sealed package.

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.

5.4 Required Bid Submission

A Bidder shall include the following with its Bid:

5.4.1 Bidder Information Sheet (see Appendix 2)

5.4.2 Acknowledgement of all addenda to this IFB.

5.4.3 Minimum Qualifications Documentation. The Bidder shall submit any Minimum

Qualifications documentation that may be required, as set forth in IFB Section 1. If references are required in IFB Section 1, those references shall be submitted in this section and shall contain the information described in both Section 1.

5.4.4 Completed Required Attachments. Submit one (1) copy of each with signatures, if required:

1) Completed Bid Form (Attachment B).

2) Completed Bid Affidavit (Attachment C).

3) Completed Maryland Living Wage Requirements Affidavit of Agreement

(Attachment F-1).

5.4.5 Additional Document *If Required. Submit one (1) copy of each with signatures, if required. *See appropriate IFB section to determine whether the document is required for this procurement.

1) A Signed Statement from the Bidder’s Parent Organization Guaranteeing

Performance of the Bidder. *see IFB section 4.16

2) Completed MDOT Certified MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit

(Attachment D-1A) *see IFB section 4.26

3) Completed Federal Funds Attachment (Attachment G) *see IFB section 4.29

4) Completed Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure (Attachment H) *see IFB section 4.30

5) Completed Mercury Affidavit (Attachment K) *see IFB section 4.34

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6) Completed Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Utilization Affidavit and Prime/Subcontractor Participation Schedule (Attachment E-1) *see IFB section

4.27

7) Completed Location of the Performance of Services Disclosure (Attachment L) *see

IFB section 4.35.

5.4.6 References. THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

5.4.7 List of Current or Prior State Contracts. Provide a list of all contracts with any entity of the State of Maryland for which the Bidder is currently performing goods and services or for which services have been completed within the last five (5) years. For each identified contract, the Bidder is to provide:

1) The State contracting entity;

2) A brief description of the goods and services provided;

3) The dollar value of the contract;

4) The term of the contract;

5) The State employee contact person (name, title, telephone number, and, if possible, e-mail address); and

6) Whether the contract was terminated before the end of the term specified in the original contract, including whether any available renewal option was not exercised.

Information obtained regarding the Bidder’s level of performance on State contracts will be used by the Procurement Officer to determine the responsibility of the Bidder and considered as part of the experience and past performance evaluation criteria of the IFB.

5.4.8 Financial Capability. THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

5.4.9 Certificate of Insurance.

5.4.10 Subcontractors. The Bidder shall provide a complete list of all subcontractors that will work on the Contract if the Bidder receives an award, including those utilized in meeting the MBE and VSBE subcontracting goal(s), if applicable. This list shall include a full description of the duties each subcontractor will perform and why/how each subcontractor was deemed the most qualified for this project. 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) of this IFB.

5.4.11 Legal Action Summary. THIS SECTION IS INAPPLICABLE TO THIS IFB.

5.4.12 Samples. See Section 2.2.7.

5.5 Delivery

5.5.1 Bidders may provide their Bids in one envelope through eMMA following the Quick Reference

Guides (QRG) labelled “4 - eMMA QRG Responding to Solicitations (IFB)” for single envelope submissions.

5.5.2 Bidders may also e-mail, fax, mail or hand-deliver Bids.

5.5.3 For U.S. Postal Service deliveries, any bid that has been received at the appropriate mail room, or typical place of mail receipt for the respective procuring unit by the time and date listed in the IFB will be deemed to be timely. If a Bidder chooses to use the U.S. Postal Service for delivery, the Department recommends that it use Express Mail, Priority Mail, or Certified Mail https://procurement.maryland.gov/emma-qrgs/ https://procurement.maryland.gov/emma-qrgs/

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Department. It could take several days for an item sent by first class mail to make its way by normal internal mail to the procuring unit and a Bidder using first class mail will not be able to prove a timely delivery at the mailroom.

5.5.4 Hand-delivery includes delivery by commercial carrier acting for the Bidder. For any type of direct (non-mail) delivery, a Bidder is advised to secure a dated, signed, and time-stamped (or otherwise indicated) receipt of delivery.

5.6 Documents Required upon Notice of Recommendation for Contract Award

Upon receipt of a notification of recommendation for contract award, the following documents shall be completed and submitted by the recommended awardee within five (5) business days, unless noted otherwise. Submit one (1) electronic copy of each of the following documents, if required:

A. Signed contract (Attachment M), B. Completed Contract Affidavit (Attachment N), C. Completed MBE Attachments D-2 and D-3A and B, within ten (10) Business days, if applicable; see IFB Section 4.26, D. MBE waiver justification within ten (10) Business days (see MBE Waiver Guidance and forms in Attachments D-1B and D-1C), if a waiver has been requested (if applicable; see IFB

Section 4.26), E. Completed VSBE Attachment E-2, if applicable see IFB Section 4.27, F. Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment I), if applicable; see IFB Section 4.31, G. Signed HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (Attachment J), if applicable; see IFB Section

4.32, H. Completed DHR Hiring Agreement, Attachment O, if applicable see IFB Section 4.36, and

I. Copy of a current certificate of insurance with the prescribed limits set forth in IFB Section

3.1 “Insurance Requirements,” listing the State as an Additional Insured, if applicable; see

IFB Section 3.1.

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6 Bid Evaluation and Award

6.1 Bid Evaluation Criteria

The Bids will be evaluated based on the Total Bid Price, as per COMAR 21.02.13. All responsible

Bidders will be ranked from the lowest (most advantageous) to the highest (least advantageous) price based on the bid price, delivery time, conformance to Specifications and sample submission, if required, as submitted on the Attachment B - Bid Form.

6.2 Reciprocal Preference

6.2.1 Although Maryland law does not authorize procuring agencies to favor resident Bidders in awarding procurement contracts, many other states do grant their resident businesses preferences over Maryland contractors. COMAR 21.05.01.04 permits procuring agencies to apply a reciprocal preference under the following conditions:

a) The Maryland resident business is a responsible Bidder;

b) The lowest responsive Bid is from a responsible Bidder whose principal office, or principal base of operations is in another state;

c) The other state gives a preference to its resident businesses through law, policy, or practice;

and

d) The preference does not conflict with a federal law or grant affecting the procurement

Contract.

6.2.2 The preference given shall be identical to the preference that the other state, through law, policy, or practice gives to its resident businesses.

6.3 Award Determination

Award will be made to the responsible Bidder who submits to the State the responsive Bid that is deemed most advantageous to the State based on the bid price, delivery time, conformance to

Specifications and sample submission, if required.

6.4 Documents Required upon Notice of Recommendation for Contract Award

Upon receipt of a Notification of Recommendation for Contract award, the apparent awardee shall complete and furnish the documents and attestations as directed in Table 1 of Section 7 – IFB

Attachments and Appendices.

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7 IFB ATTACHMENTS AND APPENDICES

Instructions Page

A Bid submitted by the Bidder must be accompanied by the completed forms and/or affidavits identified as “with Bid” in the “When to Submit” column in Table 1 below. All forms and affidavits applicable to this IFB, including any applicable instructions and/or terms, are identified in the “Applies” and “Label” columns in Table 1.

For documents required as part of the Bid:

1. For e-mail submissions, submit one (1) copy of each with signatures.

2. For paper submissions, submit one (1) copy of each with original signatures. All signatures must be clearly visible.

All Bidders are advised that if a Contract is awarded as a result of this solicitation, the successful Bidder will be required to complete certain forms and affidavits after notification of recommended award. The list of forms and affidavits that must be provided is described in Table 1 below in the “When to Submit” column.

For documents required after award, submit one (1) copy of each…