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Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE), operating within the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services, is seeking a contractor to procure and install one air compressor for its Furniture Restoration Plant 106 located in Westover, Somerset County, Maryland. The specific procurement, identified as solicitation BPM048846, requires the installation of a compressor equal to or better than the Sullair 50HP Model 12BS-50HACAC, with the contractor responsible for disconnecting the existing compressor, removing it from the facility, and ensuring proper electrical and pneumatic connections. The procurement will be conducted through competitive sealed bidding, with the award based solely on the Total Bid Price, and will follow a firm fixed-price contract structure. Interested bidders must submit electronic bids through the eMarylandMarketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by 4/3/2025 at 8:00 AM, with a public bid opening scheduled for 4/3/2025 at 9:00 AM. Potential bidders may submit questions about the solicitation by 3/27/2025 at 8:30 AM, and the successful contractor will be required to maintain commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate.

The solicitation has no minimum qualifications for bidders and does not include Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals. No federal funding is involved in this procurement, and the contract will require the contractor to provide a standard factory warranty with all delivery and freight charges included in the total bid price. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors registered on the eMMA system, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The contract will be governed by Maryland state law and require the vendor to be registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single compressor installation, suggesting a relatively focused and contained procurement effort. The contract will include standard provisions for termination, compliance with occupational safety standards, and commercial nondiscrimination policies, ensuring a comprehensive and structured procurement process.