24oz. Water Bottle w/ Breastfeeding Message

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), specifically the Prevention and Health Promotion Administration's WIC Program, is seeking a vendor through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to supply 24 oz water bottles designed with a breastfeeding message. This procurement is a goods-based contract aimed at providing high-quality water bottles for distribution to breastfeeding WIC program participants. The solicitation was posted on April 7, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of April 21, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. The primary deliverable is a specific water bottle that meets the MDH's requirements for design, quality, and messaging related to breastfeeding support. Vendors will be expected to demonstrate their ability to produce water bottles that align with the program's educational and health promotion objectives. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information, typical considerations would likely include product quality, pricing, manufacturing capabilities, delivery timeline, and compliance with state procurement regulations.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. However, state and local government contracts often have provisions that favor small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or local vendors. Without additional context, it is unclear whether there are specific disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements for this procurement. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications for the water bottles. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contract infrastructure. While the exact budget or potential award value is not specified, government contracts for promotional materials like water bottles typically range from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on quantity and customization requirements. Interested vendors should carefully review the full IFB documentation to understand the complete scope of requirements and submission guidelines.