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The document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE), a division of the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services, seeking a contractor to procure and install a single air compressor for its Furniture Restoration Plant 106 located in Westover, Somerset County, Maryland. The solicitation (BPM048846) requires the installation of a Sullair 50HP Model 12BS-50HACAC compressor or equivalent, with the contractor responsible for disconnecting and removing the existing compressor and ensuring proper electrical and pneumatic connections. Electronic bids must be submitted through the eMarylandMarketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by 4/3/2025 at 8:00 AM, with a public bid opening scheduled for 4/3/2025 at 9:00 AM, and potential bidders may submit questions about the solicitation by 3/27/2025 at 8:30 AM.

The procurement will be conducted through competitive sealed bidding with the award based solely on the Total Bid Price, following a firm fixed-price contract structure. The successful contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate. There are no minimum qualifications for bidders, no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals, and no federal funding involved. The contract requires the vendor to provide a standard factory warranty, with all delivery and freight charges included in the total bid price. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors registered on the eMMA system, with no specific set-aside designations, and will be governed by Maryland state law, requiring the vendor to be registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.