Automated bagging machine

Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE), a division of the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services located in Anne Arundel County, is procuring an Automated Bagging Machine for the Jessup Correctional Institution Tag Plant through a competitive Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation numbered BPM050969. The procurement specifically seeks one automated bagging machine that is equal to or better than the Autobag AB 500, with precise technical requirements including support for bags up to 14" long and 6" wide, right-hand operation, touch panel functionality, adjustable pass-through assembly, and 110V to 240VAC electrical compatibility. The machine must be capable of cycling over 100 bags per minute and will be evaluated solely on Total Bid Price, with the most favorable (lowest) price determining the potential awardee. Key dates for this procurement include bid questions due by May 21, 2025 at 8 AM, with the bid itself due on May 28, 2025 at 8 AM and a virtual public bid opening scheduled for 9 AM that same day. The contract will be a single award, firm fixed-price arrangement with no specified minimum or maximum purchase amount.

There are no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE), or Small Business Reserve (SBR) participation goals for this solicitation, effectively allowing broad participation from various vendors. The procurement includes a comprehensive one-year warranty on parts and labor, and the successful contractor will be responsible for all delivery charges, installation, start-up, testing, and comprehensive training for maintenance and operational personnel. No federal funding is involved in this procurement, and the primary performance location will be the Maryland Correctional Enterprises facility at the Jessup Correctional Institution. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement documents suggest this is a single-unit purchase with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process. The contract will require the vendor to provide a machine that meets or exceeds the specified technical requirements, with the expectation of seamless integration into the existing operational environment of the correctional facility's tag plant.