Best & better sneakers

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Maryland Correctional Enterprises Garment/Sew Plant (MCE), is soliciting bids for two grades of Men's Leather Sneakers - "Better" and "Best" - to be delivered to the MCE Central Warehouse in Jessup, Maryland. The estimated annual quantities are 20,000 pairs of "Better" sneakers and 5,000 pairs of "Best" sneakers, in a variety of size ranges. Bids are due by March 8, 2023 at 8:00 AM local time, and a public bid opening will be held virtually on the same date at 8:30 AM. MCE intends to award up to two contracts - one for "Better" sneakers and one for "Best" sneakers. The contract will have a three-year base period with two optional two-year renewal periods. MCE reserves the right to obtain the lowest possible pricing, and there are no minimum order quantities.

This procurement is not designated as a Small Business Reserve, and there are no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The possible award values or budget ranges are not specified in the provided information.