Automatic press

Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) at Roxbury Correctional Institution is soliciting bids for the procurement and installation of automated printing press equipment through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #BPM057045, issued May 20, 2026, with a bid closing date of June 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM and virtual bid opening at 8:30 AM. The solicitation requires one 8-color, 10-station automatic press equal to or better than the Workhorse Sabre Model SAB810 and one Sabre Flashback curing unit to be delivered and installed at the MCE RCI Graphics Shop located at 18701 Roxbury Road, Hagerstown, Maryland. Equipment specifications include 220V single-phase electric power compatibility, 100 PSI air supply capability, production capacity of 750-850 items per hour, 14-foot overall diameter, touchscreen interface, 20" x 20" maximum print area with every other head capable of 32" x 20", electric print heads with electric indexing, chopper system, foot pedal control, micro registration, and full operability without internet or WiFi. The contractor must deliver the equipment with crating and freight, provide turn-key installation, deliver comprehensive operator and maintenance training, supply two copies each of user manuals, parts and service catalogs, and equipment and supplies catalogs in both printed and digital PDF formats, and provide a two-year manufacturer's warranty. Award will be based on the lowest responsive bid price from a responsible bidder, and questions regarding the solicitation are due by June 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM. All bids must be submitted solely through eMMA (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage), and the contract duration extends upon completion of deliverables.

There are no minority business enterprise (MBE), disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE), or veteran-owned small business enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals or set-asides for this single-award, firm fixed-price procurement. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a completed Bid Proposal Affidavit with certifications regarding nondiscrimination, legal compliance, and absence of criminal violations; a Conflict of Interest Affidavit; a Legal Action Summary disclosing any litigation within the past five years; a Bidder/Offeror Information Sheet documenting company certifications and contact information; and a List of Current or Prior State Contracts for work performed within the last five years. The contractor must obtain $1,000,000 combined single limit Commercial General Liability insurance per occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate coverage, and must comply with Maryland law, OSHA standards, EPA requirements, and the state's Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy. No bid bonds are required, and no federal funding is involved in this procurement. While the specific contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the scope of deliverables including equipment, installation, training, documentation, and warranty coverage indicates a substantial capital procurement. Interested bidders should carefully review all attachments and the sample contract to understand full contractual obligations, including termination provisions, intellectual property indemnification, criminal background check requirements for assigned personnel, drug and alcohol-free workplace mandates, and compliance with Maryland regulations outlined in COMAR Title 21.