COMPRESSOR

The state of Maryland, specifically Somerset County, is seeking a contractor to provide and install one compressor for the Maryland Correctional Enterprises' Furniture Restoration Plant located at 30420 Revells Neck RD in Westover, MD. The procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 688384a7e7ae6aa01d01d85b, requires the installation of a Sullair 50HP Model 12BS-50HACAC COMPRESSOR or an equivalent model. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2025, with proposals due by August 13, 2025. Based on the attached Price Form Instructions, bidders must submit comprehensive pricing that includes all associated costs such as labor, profit, overhead, and administrative expenses. The procurement requires precise pricing submissions in dollars and cents, with careful attention to decimal point representation. Bidders must ensure their proposals fully account for all potential expenses related to the compressor installation, understanding that no additional compensation will be provided beyond the submitted pricing.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. While the attached documentation does not indicate specific preferences for disadvantaged enterprises, standard state procurement practices often include provisions for minority-owned or small businesses. The pricing instructions suggest this is a fixed-price procurement with no guaranteed minimum or maximum usage. The specific budget range is not directly stated in the available documentation, though the requirement for a high-performance industrial compressor implies a significant capital investment. Potential bidders should carefully review the Price Form Instructions to ensure compliance with Maryland's procurement guidelines, as failure to adhere to the specified submission requirements could result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. The procurement is targeted at supplying critical equipment for the Maryland Correctional Enterprises' Furniture Restoration Plant, indicating an infrastructure improvement or replacement project.