ANNE ARUNDEL, CARROLL AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES / HYDRATED LIME - SBR Procurement

The Maryland Environmental Service is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement for bulk hydrated lime delivery to three wastewater treatment facilities across Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Washington Counties. The procurement (Project ID No. 1-26-2-24-5) seeks to supply specific quantities of hydrated lime to Dorsey Run WWTP in Jessup (140 tons), Freedom WWTP in Sykesville (360 tons), and MCI WWTP in Hagerstown (175 tons). The contract will have an initial one-year term, commencing upon written notice-to-proceed, with deliveries required within three days of notification and restricted to hours between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation and pricing that includes delivery and freight charges, with unit prices to remain fixed throughout the contract period. The bid submission deadline is November 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with electronic submissions required through the MES Procurement Portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive Total Bid Price from a responsible bidder, with strict instructions against price rounding.

This procurement is exclusively designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible to bid, requiring current certification from the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs. Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, with specific guidelines for solicitation and documentation of minority business involvement. No bonding requirements are specified, and the Maryland Environmental Service reserves the right to adjust, increase, or decrease estimated lime quantities. The procurement includes multiple mandatory affidavits addressing commercial nondiscrimination, investment practices, and business ethics. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the total estimated lime procurement across the three facilities is approximately 675 tons. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with Maryland state procurement regulations and potentially submit an Affirmative Action Plan as part of their bid package.