Request_For_Bids_for_Courier_-_OAG_OPD.2026.v1.pdf

OAG/OPD COURT FILING AND OTHER COURIER SERVICES

Request for Bids

Small Business Reserve

May 13, 2026

PURPOSE:

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG or the Department) seeks a courier to provide daily court courier delivery services for the OAG and the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) from Baltimore to Annapolis. Additional courier services between Baltimore and Annapolis locations will be required on an as needed basis.

BACKGROUND

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State's legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG is also responsible for civil and, in some cases, criminal enforcement of laws intended to protect the public. The OAG’s affirmative enforcement activities are conducted through Units and Divisions (hereinafter “Team”), including the Antitrust Division, Civil Rights Division, Consumer Protection Division, Criminal Division, Environmental Crimes Unit, Insurance Fraud Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Independent Investigations Division, and Securities Division. As Maryland's 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

SOLUTION & VENDOR REQUIREMENTS – SCOPE OF WORK

The State is issuing this scope for the purposes of providing daily courier services for the OAG and OPD from their offices located in Baltimore, to the Supreme Court of Maryland and C Appellate Court of Maryland located in Annapolis. Possible additional services may include additional pickup and/or delivery stops for the OAG and OPD in Baltimore and Annapolis.

The Contractor shall provide:

1. Court Run - OAG 5 days a week; OPD 2 days a week (OAG and OPD are combined for three-way runs on Wednesdays and Fridays) – The Contractor shall complete deliveries as follows for legal brief and other court filings each Business Day, except when offices are closed due to inclement weather. The Contractor shall keep current contact information, including a cell phone number, on file with the Contract Monitor throughout the duration of the Contract.

The Contractor shall pick up materials at OAG offices at 200 St. Paul Place, 17thfloor, Baltimore at 1:30 p.m. daily. OAG typical pickup will fit in a single mailbag, but very seldom there could be as many as 2-3 boxes for a large filing.

Twice a week, the Contractor shall pick up materials at OPD offices at 6 St. Paul Place, Suite 1400, Baltimore at 2:00 p.m. daily OPD typical pickup will fit in a single mailbag, but very seldom there could be as many as 2-3 boxes for a large filing;

The Contractor shall deliver briefs to the Robert C. Murphy Building, 361 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, MD, both to the Supreme Court of Maryland (4th floor) and to the Appellate Court of Maryland (2nd floor) by 3:00 p.m. The Contractor shall collect time stamped copy of each brief and return it to OAG or OPD as appropriate along with any other mail, by the next Business Day when that day’s pickup is made.

The Contractor shall make additional Annapolis area deliveries for the OAG on an as-needed basis.

Expected frequency of each delivery location is noted below, but requests for the below delivery locations may be discontinued at any point during the Contract.

2. Annapolis Secondary –as needed - With an expected frequency of up to 1 time per month, the Contractor shall make additional deliveries as requested when Court Run pickup is made to any of the following Annapolis area addresses:

1. 108 Carroll Street, Annapolis Data Center, Room 201;

2. 80 Calvert Street, Basement Mail Center Drop Off;

3. 45 Calvert Street, Department of Budget & Management 1st Floor;

4. 580 Taylor Avenue, DNR, Tawes State Office Building, B4;

5. 100 Community Place, 1st Floor, Crownsville;

6. 7 Church Circle (infrequently); and

7. 50 Harry S Truman Parkway (infrequently).

3. Baltimore Primary Run - 2 days a week Mondays and Wednesdays - Excluding State holidays and when offices are closed due to inclement weather. One Way - Pick up at 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore Mail Services (Basement) delivery to OAG Mailroom, 200 St. Paul Place, 17th Floor, Baltimore, by 12:30 p.m.

4. Baltimore Secondary Run – as needed - Possible return delivery (as needed) to any of the following:

1. 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD;

2. 201 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD; or

3. 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD.

4. Federal Court Run – twice a week - This run shall be made on Tuesday and Thursday, excluding State holidays and when offices are closed due to inclement weather. One Way - Pick up at OAG Mailroom, 200 St. Paul Place, 17th Floor, Baltimore, by 2:00 p.m. for delivery to the Federal Court Building (Edward A. Garmatz Building) 101 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore. Items will be taken to the clerk’s office on the 4th floor.

Charles Street Runs. as-needed basis.

5. Charles Street DHS – as needed - The Contractor shall pick up materials to be couriered at OAG’s offices at DHS, 25 South Charles Street 10th floor, Baltimore, MD 21201, for delivery to OPD Offices at 6 St. Paul Street or OAG Offices at 200 St. Paul Place, 17th Floor. DHS/OAG Office Manager, will provide at least two (2) hours advance notice via phone call if a pickup is necessary. The anticipated frequency this courier run is 4 times annually.

6. Charles Street OPD – as needed - When Court Run pickup is made at OPD the Contractor may be given items to be delivered to the OAG offices at the OAG’s office at DHS, 25 South Charles Street 10th floor, Baltimore, MD 21201. This delivery of materials from the OPD to the OAG offices at DHS would be made the next Business Day after OPD’s materials are couriered to the Courts per. The anticipated frequency of this courier run is 12 times anually.

7. Charles Street OAG – as needed - When Court Run pickup is made at OAG, the Contractor may be given items to be delivered to the OAG offices at DHS, 25 South Charles Street 10th floor, Baltimore, MD 21201. This delivery of OAG materials from OAG’s St. Paul Place offices to the OAG offices at DHS would be made the next Business Day after OAG’s materials are couriered to the Courts. The anticipated frequency of this courier run is 8 times annually.

8. On Demand – as needed - The Contractor may be asked to provide on-demand courier runs between any of the three offices (OAG, OPD or DHS) and other locations in Maryland, typically in the Baltimore Metropolitan vicinity, Annapolis vicinity, or on occasion Washington DC suburbs. The Contractor shall provide these services on an as-needed basis. When these services are needed, we will call and ask for a quote for the delivery in question.

Current Incumbent’s Schedule.

Scope of work Day frequency Court Run OAG (Annapolis) M, Th, F 3 days a week Court Run OPD & OAG (Annapolis)

W, F 2ce weekly (Three way run)

Court Return M thru Fri 5 Days (Return briefs from Court) Baltimore Primary M, W 2ce weekly Federal Court T, TH 2ce weekly Annapolis Secondary add on as needed tacked onto court run or return Baltimore Secondary add on as needed Charles Street DHS as needed Charles Street OPD add on as needed Charles Street OAG add on As needed

A contract start date on or about July 1, 2026 is anticipated. A 3-year term is preferred.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Bidders shall submit with their Bid in a single email or by uploading to eMMA. This is a Small Procurement under Maryland law. Proposals with costs over $100,000 cannot be considered.

Qualifications. We prefer the Bidder have at least 1 year of experience within the last three years in delivering and filing court documents.

Small businesses and Minority-owned, Women-owned, and Veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to submit proposals and should list any applicable certifications in your submission. If you are not certified, information is available at https://procurement.maryland.gov/business-community/.

The chosen vendor, if not already registered, will be required to establish an account on eMMA, the State’s online procurement website.

The chosen vendor must be registered to do business with the state of Maryland and be in good standing. Check your business’ registration at https://businessexpress.maryland.gov/. More information about the registration process can be found at https://egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress/Home/ProcessingTimes.

Submission Due Date. In order to be considered, bids must be received by the Procurement Officer via email jclark@oag.maryland.gov or through eMMA no later June 5, 2026, 3:00 pm eastern time.

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

Format. Please email your response to Janice Clark, Contract manager, jclark@oag.maryland.gov, 410- 576- 7033. Response shall include a Transmittal Letter shall, Bid Proposal Affidavit (Attachment B) and Bid Form (Attachment D). 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 RFB. The

Transmittal Letter should include the following:

Name and address of the Bidder;

Name, title, e-mail address, and telephone number of primary contact for the Bidder;

Solicitation Title and Solicitation Number that the Bid is in response to;

Signature, typed name, and title of an individual authorized to commit the Bidder to its Bid;

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) of the Bidder, or if a single individual, that individual’s Social Security Number (SSN);

Bidder’s eMMA number;

Link to bidder’s Maryland SDAT registration number.

Bidder’s MBE certification number (if applicable);

Any information which is claimed to be confidential is to be noted by reference and included after the Transmittal Letter.

Basis for the award will be “most advantageous offer.” for providing the goods and services as specified in this request for bids. The most favorable Total Bid Price will be the lowest price total on the bid form.

QUESTIONS

Pre-Bid Questions can be submitted to Janice Clark jclark@oag.maryland.gov and dbrooks@oag.maryland.gov up to May 26, 2026, 3:00 pm eastern. All prospective Bidders are encouraged to submit questions to facilitate better preparation of their Bids. As promptly as is feasible and no later than May 28, 2026, a summary of the questions and answers, titled, “Q&A” aggregating all questions and answers received by the deadline will be distributed to all prospective Bidders known to have received a copy of this RFB. This Q&A will also be posted on eMaryland Marketplace.

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.

a. signed Contract (Attachment A),

b. completed Contract Affidavit (Attachment C)

Exhibit 4. Sample Short-form Contract for Small Procurements - v2 04.29.2025 Page 1 of 2

THIS CONTRACT (the “Contract”) is entered into and effective on the Contract Start Date stated above by and between the State of Maryland, acting through the , and (“Contractor”). The parties hereto for the consideration herein mentioned do mutually agree as follows:

STATEMENT OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials and perform the work above described under Contract Description and for the Contract Amount stated above, in strict accordance with the conditions, affidavits, and proposals either contained herein or attached hereto and in strict accordance with the specifications; unit price schedules, if applicable; drawings; and Contractor’s proposal, all of which are incorporated into this Contract and subject to the Terms and Conditions stated below.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

(1) Termination for Non-appropriation. If funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation in any fiscal year succeeding the first fiscal year, this Contract shall be terminated automatically as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which funds are not available. The Contractor may not recover anticipatory profits or costs incurred after termination.

(2) Maryland Law Prevails. The law of Maryland shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Contract.

(3) Disputes. Disputes arising under this Contract shall be governed by State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 15, Subtitle 2, Part III, Annotated Code of Maryland, and by COMAR 21.10. Pending resolution of a dispute, the Contractor shall continue to perform this Contract, as directed by the Procurement Officer.

(4) Changes. This Contract may be amended only with the written consent of both parties. Amendments may not significantly change the scope of the Contract (including the Contract price).

(5) Termination for Default. If the Contractor does not fulfill obligations under this Contract or violates any provision of this Contract, the State may terminate the Contract by giving the Contractor written notice of termination. Termination under this paragraph does not relieve the Contractor from liability for any damages caused to the State. Termination hereunder, including the determination of the rights and obligations of the parties, shall be governed by the provisions of COMAR 21.07.01.11B.

(6) Nondiscrimination. The Contractor shall comply with the nondiscrimination provisions of federal and Maryland law, including, but not limited to, the provisions of State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 19, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(7) Anti-Bribery. The Contractor certifies that, to the Contractor's best knowledge, neither the Contractor nor (if the Contractor is a corporation or partnership) any of its officers, directors, or partners nor any employee of the Contractor who is directly involved in obtaining contracts with the State or with any county, city, or other

State of Maryland

CONTRACT NO.:

CONTRACT DESCRIPTION:

CONTRACT AMOUNT:

CONTRACT START DATE: CONTRACT END DATE:

Attachment A. Sample Short-form Contract for Small Procurements ($100,000 or Less) Small Procurement Procedures (COMAR 21.05.07)

Exhibit 4. Sample Short-form Contract for Small Procurements - v2 04.29.2025 Page 2 of 2 subdivision of the State, has been convicted of bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe under the laws of any state or of the United States.

(8) Termination for Convenience. The State may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, without showing cause upon prior written notice to the Contractor specifying the extent and the effective date of the termination.

The State shall pay all reasonable costs associated with this Contract that the Contractor has incurred up to the date of termination and all reasonable costs associated with the termination of the Contract. However, the Contractor may not be reimbursed for anticipatory profits not earned up to the termination date. Termination hereunder, including the determination of the rights and obligations of the parties, shall be governed by the provisions of COMAR 21.07.01.12A(2).

(9) Prompt Pay Requirements.

(a) This Contract and all subcontracts issued under this Contract at any tier are subject to the provisions of State Finance and Procurement Article, §15-226, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 21.10.08. In Section (9)(a)—(d) of this provision, the terms “undisputed amount,” “prime contractor,” “contractor,” “subcontractor,” and “supplier” have the meanings stated in COMAR 21.10.08.01.

(b) The Contractor shall promptly pay its subcontractors and suppliers an undisputed amount to which a subcontractor or supplier is entitled for work performed under this Contract within 10 days after the Contractor receives a progress payment or final payment for work under this Contract.

(c) If the Contractor fails to make payment within the period prescribed in Section (9)(b) of this provision, a subcontractor or supplier may request a remedy in accordance with COMAR 21.10.08.

(d) The Contractor shall include in its subcontracts at any tier for work under this Contract wording that incorporates the provisions, duties, and obligations of Section (9)(a)—(d) of this provision, State Finance and Procurement Article, §15-226, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 21.10.08.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract as of the date first set forth herein.

This contract form has been approved for form and legal sufficiency by an Assistant Attorney General for the Maryland Department of General Services (“DGS”), pursuant to COMAR 21.03.02.02. If non- DGS personnel are using this form, they are advised to seek approval from the assigned Assistant Attorney General for the Issuing Agency.

WITNESS/ATTEST: FOR

_____________________________________ By: _________________________________________ Authorized Signature / Date(Witness for Contractor)

Name Typed Title Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or S.S.N.

FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND

Authorized Signature / Date Name Typed Title effective date: July 2024

A. AUTHORITY

I hereby affirm that I, _________________________________________________ (name of affiant) am the ___________________________________ (title) and duly authorized representative of

____________________________________________________________ (name of business entity) and that I possess the legal authority to make this affidavit on behalf of the business for which I am acting.

B. CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMMERCIAL NONDISCRIMINATION

The undersigned Bidder/Offeror hereby certifies and agrees that the following information is correct:

In preparing its Bid/Proposal on this project, the Bidder/Offeror has considered all Bid/Proposals submitted from qualified, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and has not engaged in “discrimination” as defined in § 19-103 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. “Discrimination” means any disadvantage, difference, distinction, or preference in the solicitation, selection, hiring, or commercial treatment of a vendor, subcontractor, or commercial customer on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetic information or an individual’s refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, disability, or any otherwise unlawful use of characteristics regarding the vendor’s, supplier’s, or commercial customer’s employees or owners.

“Discrimination” also includes retaliating against any person or other entity for reporting any incident of “discrimination”. Without limiting any other provision of the solicitation on this project, it is understood that, if the certification is false, such false certification constitutes grounds for the State to reject the Bid/Proposal submitted by the Bidder/Offeror on this project, and terminate any contract awarded based on the Bid/Proposal. As part of its Bid/Proposal, the Bidder/Offeror herewith submits a list of all instances within the past four (4) years where there has been a final adjudicated determination in a legal or administrative proceeding in the State of Maryland that the Bidder/Offeror discriminated against subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, or commercial customers, and a description of the status or resolution of that determination, including any remedial action taken. Bidder/Offeror agrees to comply in all respects with the State’s Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy as described under Title 19 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

B-1. CERTIFICATION REGARDING MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

The undersigned Bidder/Offeror hereby certifies and agrees that it has fully complied with the State Minority Business Enterprise Law, State Finance and Procurement Article, § 14-308(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland, which provides that, except as otherwise provided by law, a contractor may not identify a certified minority business enterprise in a Bid/Proposal and:

(1) Fail to request, receive, or otherwise obtain authorization from the certified minority business enterprise to identify the certified minority bid/proposal;

(2) Fail to notify the certified minority business enterprise before execution of the contract of its inclusion in the Bid/Proposal;

(3) Fail to use the certified minority business enterprise in the performance of the contract; or

(4) Pay the certified minority business enterprise solely for the use of its name in the

Attachment B. Bid/Proposal Affidavit

Attachment B. Bid Proposal Affidavit

Bid/Proposal.

Without limiting any other provision of the solicitation on this project, it is understood that if the certification is false, such false certification constitutes grounds for the State to reject the Bid/Proposal submitted by the Bidder/Offeror on this project, and terminate any contract awarded based on the Bid/Proposal.

B-2. CERTIFICATION REGARDING VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

ENTERPRISES.

The undersigned Bidder/Offeror hereby certifies and agrees that it has fully complied with the State veteran-owned small business enterprise law, State Finance and Procurement Article, § 14-605, Annotated Code of Maryland, which provides that a person may not:

(1) Knowingly and with intent to defraud, fraudulently obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid another person in fraudulently obtaining or attempting to obtain public money, procurement contracts, or funds expended under a procurement contract to which the person is not entitled under this title;

(2) Knowingly and with intent to defraud, fraudulently represent participation of a veteran-owned small business enterprise in order to obtain or retain a Bid/Proposal preference or a procurement contract;

(3) Willfully and knowingly make or subscribe to any statement, declaration, or other document that is fraudulent or false as to any material matter, whether or not that falsity or fraud is committed with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present the declaration, statement, or document;

(4) Willfully and knowingly aid, assist in, procure, counsel, or advise the preparation or presentation of a declaration, statement, or other document that is fraudulent or false as to any material matter, regardless of whether that falsity or fraud is committed with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present the declaration, statement, or document;

(5) Willfully and knowingly fail to file any declaration or notice with the unit that is required by COMAR 21.11.13; or

(6) Establish, knowingly aid in the establishment of, or exercise control over a business found to have violated a provision of § B-2(1) -(5) of this regulation.

C. AFFIRMATION REGARDING BRIBERY CONVICTIONS

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business (as is defined in Section 16-101(b) of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland), or any of its officers, directors, partners, controlling stockholders, or any of its employees directly involved in the business’s contracting activities including obtaining or performing contracts with public bodies has been convicted of, or has had probation before judgment imposed pursuant to Criminal Procedure Article, § 6-220, Annotated Code of Maryland, or has pleaded nolo contendere to a charge of, bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe in violation of Maryland law, or of the law of any other state or federal law, except as follows (indicate the reasons why the affirmation cannot be given and list any conviction, plea, or imposition of probation before judgment with the date, court, official or administrative body, the sentence or disposition, the name(s) of person(s) involved, and their current positions and responsibilities with the business):

D. AFFIRMATION REGARDING OTHER CONVICTIONS

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business, or any of its officers, directors, partners, controlling stockholders, or any of its employees directly involved in the business’s contracting activities including obtaining or performing contracts with public bodies, has:

(1) Been convicted under state or federal statute of:

(a) A criminal offense incident to obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public or private contract; or

(b) Fraud, embezzlement, theft, forgery, falsification or destruction of records or receiving stolen property;

(2) Been convicted of any criminal violation of a state or federal antitrust statute;

(3) Been convicted under the provisions of Title 18 of the United States Code for violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1961 et seq., or the Mail Fraud Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1341 et seq., for acts in connection with the submission of Bids/Proposals for a public or private contract;

(4) Been convicted of a violation of the State Minority Business Enterprise Law, § 14-308 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;

(5) Been convicted of a violation of § 11-205.1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland;

(6) Been convicted of conspiracy to commit any act or omission that would constitute grounds for conviction or liability under any law or statute described in subsections (1)— (5) above;

(7) Been found civilly liable under a state or federal antitrust statute for acts or omissions in connection with the submission of Bids/Proposals for a public or private contract;

(8) Been found in a final adjudicated decision to have violated the Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy under Title 19 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland with regard to a public or private contract;

(9) Been convicted of a violation of one or more of the following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code:

(a) §7201, Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax;

(b) §7203, Willful Failure to File Return, Supply Information, or Pay Tax,

(c) §7205, Fraudulent Withholding Exemption Certificate or Failure to Supply Information;

(d) §7206, Fraud and False Statements, or

(e) §7207 Fraudulent Returns, Statements, or Other Documents;

(10) Been convicted of a violation of 18 U.S.C. §286 Conspiracy to Defraud the Government with Respect to Claims, 18 U.S.C. §287, False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Claims, or 18 U.S.C. §371, Conspiracy to Defraud the United States;

(11) Been convicted of a violation of the Tax-General Article, Title 13, Subtitle 7 or Subtitle 10, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(12) Been found to have willfully or knowingly violated State Prevailing Wage Laws as provided in the State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 17, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, if:

(a) A court:

(i) Made the finding; and

(ii) Decision became final; or

(b) The finding was:

(i) Made in a contested case under the Maryland Administrative Procedure act; and

(ii) Not overturned on judicial review;

(13) Been found to have willfully or knowingly violated State Living Wage Laws as provided in the State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 18, Annotated Code of Maryland, if:

(a) A court:

(i) Made the finding; and

(ii) Decision became final; or

(b) The finding was:

(i) Made in a contested case under the Maryland Administrative Procedure act; and

(ii) Not overturned on judicial review;

(14) Been found to have willfully or knowingly violated the Labor and Employment Article, Title 3, Subtitles 3, 4, or 5, or Title 5, Annotated Code of Maryland, if:

(a) A court:

(i) Made the finding; and

(ii) Decision became final; or

(b) The finding was:

(i) Made in a contested case under the Maryland Administrative Procedure act; and

(ii) Not overturned on judicial review; or

(15) Admitted in writing or under oath, during the course of an official investigation or other proceedings, acts or omissions that would constitute grounds for conviction or liability under any law or statute described in §§ B and C and subsections D(1)—(14) above, except as follows (indicate reasons why the affirmations cannot be given, and list any conviction, plea, or imposition of probation before judgment with the date, court, official or administrative body, the sentence or disposition, the name(s) of the person(s) involved and their current positions and responsibilities with the business, and the status of any debarment):

E. AFFIRMATION REGARDING DEBARMENT

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business, or any of its officers, directors, partners, controlling stockholders, or any of its employees directly involved in the business’s contracting activities, including obtaining or performing contracts with public bodies, has ever been suspended or debarred (including being issued a limited denial of participation) by any public entity, except as follows (list each debarment or suspension providing the dates of the suspension or debarment, the name of the public entity and the status of the proceedings, the name(s) of the person(s) involved and their current positions and responsibilities with the business, the grounds of the debarment or suspension, and the details of each person’s involvement in any activity that formed the grounds of the debarment or suspension).

F. AFFIRMATION REGARDING DEBARMENT OF RELATED ENTITIES

(1) The business was not established and does not operate in a manner designed to evade the application of or defeat the purpose of debarment pursuant to Sections 16-101, et seq., of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(2) The business is not a successor, assignee, subsidiary, or affiliate of a suspended or debarred business, except as follows (you must indicate the reasons why the affirmations cannot be given without qualification):

G. SUBCONTRACT AFFIRMATION

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business, has knowingly entered into a contract with a public body under which a person debarred or suspended under Title 16 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland will provide, directly or indirectly, supplies, services, architectural services, construction related services, leases of real property, or construction.

H. AFFIRMATION REGARDING COLLUSION

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Neither I, nor to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the above business has:

(1) Agreed, conspired, connived, or colluded to produce a deceptive show of competition in the compilation of the accompanying Bid/Proposal that is being submitted; or

(2) In any manner, directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement of any kind to fix the Bid/Proposal price of the Bidder/Offeror or of any competitor, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the contract for which the accompanying Bid/Proposal is submitted.

I. CERTIFICATION OF TAX PAYMENT

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Except as validly contested, the business has paid, or has arranged for payment of, all taxes due the State of Maryland and has filed all required returns and reports with the Comptroller of the Treasury, State Department of Assessments and Taxation, and Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, as applicable, and will have paid all withholding taxes due the State of Maryland prior to final settlement.

J. CONTINGENT FEES

Attachment B Bid Proposal Affidavit

The business has not employed or retained any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, other than a bona fide employee, bona fide agent, bona fide salesperson, or commercial selling agency working for the business, to solicit or secure the Contract, and that the business has not paid or agreed to pay any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity, other than a bona fide employee, bona fide agent, bona fide salesperson, or commercial selling agency, any fee or any other consideration contingent on the making of the Contract.

K. CERTIFICATION REGARDING INVESTMENTS IN IRAN

(1) The undersigned certifies that, in accordance with State Finance and Procurement Article, §17- 705, Annotated Code of Maryland:

(a) It is not identified on the list created by the Board of Public Works as a person engaging in investment activities in Iran as described in State Finance and Procurement Article, §17-702, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(b) It is not engaging in investment activities in Iran as described in State Finance and Procurement Article, §17-702, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) The undersigned is unable to make the above certification regarding its investment activities in Iran due to the following activities:

L. CONFLICT MINERALS ORIGINATED IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF

CONGO (FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES CONTRACTS)

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

The business has complied with the provisions of State Finance and Procurement Article, §14-413, Annotated Code of Maryland governing proper disclosure of certain information regarding conflict minerals originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo or its neighboring countries as required by federal law.

M. PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY BOYCOTTS OF ISRAEL

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

In preparing its bid/proposal on this project, the Bidder/Offeror has considered all bid/proposals submitted from qualified, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and has not, in the solicitation, selection, or commercial treatment of any subcontractor, vendor, or supplier, refused to transact or terminated business activities, or taken other actions intended to limit commercial relations, with a person or entity on the basis of Israeli national origin, or residence or incorporation in Israel and its territories. The Bidder/Offeror also has not retaliated against any person or other entity for reporting such refusal, termination, or commercially limiting actions. Without limiting any other provision of the solicitation for bid/proposals for this project, it is understood and agreed that, if this certification is false, such false certification will constitute grounds for the State to reject the bid/proposal submitted by the Bidder/Offeror on this project, and terminate any contract awarded based on the bid/proposal.

N. I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

Any claims of environmental attributes made relating to a product or service included in the bid or bid/proposal are consistent with the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims as provided in 16 C.F.R. §260, that apply to claims about the environmental attributes of a product, package or service in connection with the marketing, offering for sale, or sale of such item or service.

O. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT this Affidavit is to be furnished to the Procurement Officer and may be distributed to units of: (1) the State of Maryland; (2) counties or other subdivisions of the State of Maryland; (3) other states; and (4) the federal government. I further acknowledge that this Affidavit is subject to applicable laws of the United States and the State of Maryland, both criminal and civil, and that nothing in this Affidavit or any contract resulting from the submission of this Bid/proposal shall be construed to supersede, amend, modify or waive, on behalf of the State of Maryland, or any unit of the State of Maryland having jurisdiction, the exercise of any statutory right or remedy conferred by the Constitution and the laws of Maryland with respect to any misrepresentation made or any violation of the obligations, terms and covenants undertaken by the above business with respect to (1) this Affidavit, (2) the contract, and (3) other Affidavits comprising part of the contract.

I DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE AND AFFIRM UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT

THE CONTENTS OF THIS AFFIDAVIT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY

KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND BELIEF.

By:

Signature of Authorized Representative and Affiant

Printed Name:

Printed Name of Authorized Representative and Affiant

Title:

Title

Date:

Date

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A. AUTHORITY

I hereby affirm that I, ________________________________ (name of affiant) am the __________________________________ (title) and duly authorized representative of __________________________________ (name of business entity) and that I possess the legal authority to make this affidavit on behalf of the business for which I am acting.

B. CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION WITH THE STATE

DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS AND TAXATION

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

The business named above is a (check applicable box):

(1) Corporation - domestic or foreign;

(2) Limited Liability Company - domestic or foreign;

(3) Partnership - domestic or foreign;

(4) Statutory Trust - domestic or foreign;

(5) Sole Proprietorship.

and is registered or qualified as required under Maryland Law. I further affirm that the above business is in good standing both in Maryland and (IF APPLICABLE) in the jurisdiction where it is presently organized, and has filed all of its annual reports, together with filing fees, with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation. The name and address of its resident agent (IF APPLICABLE) filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation is:

Name and Department ID Number: __________________

Address: _______________________________ and that if it does business under a trade name, it has filed a certificate with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that correctly identifies that true name and address of the principal or owner as:

Name and Department ID Number: _____________________________

Address: _______________________________

C. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE AFFIRMATION

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

I am aware of, and the above business will comply with, the provisions of State Finance and Procurement Article, §13-221, Annotated Code of Maryland, which require that every business that enters into contracts, leases, or other agreements with the State of Maryland or its agencies during a calendar year under which the business is to receive in the aggregate $200,000 or more shall, within 30 days of the time when the aggregate value of the contracts, leases, or other agreements reaches $200,000, file with the Secretary of State of Maryland certain specified information to include disclosure of beneficial ownership of the business.

D. POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE AFFIRMATION

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

I am aware of, and the above business will comply with, Election Law Article, Title 14, Annotated Code of Maryland, which requires that every person that enters into a procurement contract with the

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State, a county, or a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, during a calendar year in which the person receives a contract with a governmental entity in the amount of $200,000 or more, shall file with the State Board of Elections statements disclosing: (a) any contributions made during the reporting period to a candidate for elective office in any primary or general election; and (b) the name of each candidate to whom one or more contributions in a cumulative amount of $500 or more were made during the reporting period. The statement shall be filed with the State Board of Elections: (a) before execution of a contract by the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, and shall cover the 24 months prior to when a contract was awarded; and (b) if the contribution is made after the execution of a contract, then twice a year, throughout the contract term, on or before: (i) May 31, to cover the six (6) month period ending April 30; and (ii) November 30, to cover the six (6) month period ending October 31.

E. DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE

(Applicable to all contracts unless the contract is for a law enforcement agency and the agency head or the agency head’s designee has determined that application of COMAR 21.11.08 and this certification would be inappropriate in connection with the law enforcement agency's undercover operations.)

I CERTIFY THAT:

(1) Terms defined in COMAR 21.11.08 shall have the same meanings when used in this certification.

(2) By submission of its Proposal, the business, if other than an individual, certifies and agrees that, with respect to its employees to be employed under a contract resulting from this solicitation, the business shall:

(a) Maintain a workplace free of drug and alcohol abuse during the term of the contract;

(b) Publish a statement notifying its employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of drugs, and the abuse of drugs or alcohol is prohibited in the business' workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of these prohibitions;

(c) Prohibit its employees from working under the influence of drugs or alcohol;

(d) Not hire or assign to work on the contract anyone who the business knows, or in the exercise of due diligence should know, currently abuses drugs or alcohol and is not actively engaged in a bona fide drug or alcohol abuse assistance or rehabilitation program;

(e) Promptly inform the appropriate law enforcement agency of every drug-related crime that occurs in its workplace if the business has observed the violation or otherwise has reliable information that a violation has occurred;

(f) Establish drug and alcohol abuse awareness programs to inform its employees about:

(i) The dangers of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace;

(ii) The business's policy of maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace;

(iii) Any available drug and alcohol counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and

(iv) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees who abuse drugs and alcohol in the workplace;

(g) Provide all employees engaged in the performance of the contract with a copy of the statement required by §E(2)(b), above;

(h) Notify its employees in the statement required by §E(2)(b), above, that as a condition of continued employment on the contract, the employee shall:

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(i) Abide by the terms of the statement; and

(ii) Notify the employer of any criminal drug or alcohol abuse conviction for an offense occurring in the workplace not later than 5 days after a conviction;

(i) Notify the procurement officer within 10 days after receiving notice under §E(2)(h)(ii), above, or otherwise receiving actual notice of a conviction;

(j) Within 30 days after receiving notice under §E(2)(h)(ii), above, or otherwise receiving actual notice of a conviction, impose either of the following sanctions or remedial measures on any employee who is convicted of a drug or alcohol abuse offense occurring in the workplace:

(i) Take appropriate personnel action against an employee, up to and including termination; or

(ii) Require an employee to satisfactorily participate in a bona fide drug or alcohol abuse assistance or rehabilitation program; and

(k) Make a good faith effort to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace through implementation of §E(2)(a)—(j), above.

(3) If the business is an individual, the individual shall certify and agree as set forth in §E(4), below, that the individual shall not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of drugs or the abuse of drugs or alcohol in the performance of the contract.

(4) I acknowledge and agree that:

(a) The award of the contract is conditional upon compliance with COMAR 21.11.08 and this certification;

(b) The violation of the provisions of COMAR 21.11.08 or this certification shall be cause to suspend payments under, or terminate the contract for default under COMAR 21.07.01.11 or 21.07.03.15, as applicable; and

(c) The violation of the provisions of COMAR 21.11.08 or this certification in connection with the contract may, in the exercise of the discretion of the Board of Public Works, result in suspension and debarment of the business under COMAR 21.08.03.

F. CERTAIN AFFIRMATIONS VALID

I FURTHER AFFIRM THAT:

To the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, each of the affirmations, certifications, or acknowledgements contained in that certain Bid/Proposal Affidavit dated _____________________, and executed by me for the purpose of obtaining the contract to which this Exhibit is attached remains true and correct in all respects as if made as of the date of this Contract Affidavit and as if fully set forth herein.

I DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE AND AFFIRM UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT

THE CONTENTS OF THIS AFFIDAVIT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY

KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND BELIEF.

Date: _______________________

By: ________________________ (print name of Authorized Representative and Affiant)

_________________________________ (signature of Authorized Representative and Affiant)

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BID FORM

ATTACHMENT D – BID FORM

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