10’ x 14’ THREE-SIDED CEDAR CAMPING SHELTERS

The State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources Forest Service, is seeking bids for the statewide procurement of 10' x 14' three-sided cedar camping shelters. The purpose of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to purchase a quantity of five (5) camping shelters to be delivered to the Potomac-Garrett State Forest. The shelters must be constructed using Grade 1 cedar lumber with no knots, and be set on 10"x10"x14" and 10"x10"x12" pressure-treated beams. The shelters are required to have a shed roof measuring 7 feet in the back and 9.7 feet in the front, with 7 feet of that being open. Bids are due by December 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM Eastern Local Time, and must be submitted electronically through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). There is no pre-bid conference scheduled for this solicitation. The award will be made by line item to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest price, and pricing must remain valid for 90 days after bid opening.

This IFB does not include any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE), or Small Business Preference (SBP) requirements. Prospective bidders must have a minimum of three (3) consecutive years of experience providing products equal to or comparable to the scope required. The State reserves the right to inspect each load of shelters prior to acceptance. The contract term is not defined, as this is a one-time purchase, and the value of the award is not specified in the provided information.