DORSEY RUN / LIQUID MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE SUSPENSION - SBR Procurement

The Maryland Environmental Service is conducting a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement for Liquid Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension to be delivered to the Dorsey Run Wastewater Treatment Plant in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The solicitation (Project ID No. 1-26-2-23-5) seeks a qualified vendor to provide approximately 50,400 gallons of THIOGUARD liquid magnesium hydroxide suspension annually, with an estimated monthly delivery of 4,200 gallons. The chemical must meet specific technical requirements, including 55-65% solids content and particular viscosity specifications. The contract will have an initial one-year term with options to renew for two additional one-year periods at MES's discretion. Bids are due on December 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM and must be submitted electronically through the MES Procurement Portal. The procurement will evaluate total bid pricing across the base year and two potential option years, with delivery to be made FOB destination to the treatment plant located at 7938 Brock Bridge Road, Jessup, MD 20794.

This procurement is exclusively designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible to bid on the contract. The solicitation emphasizes fair solicitation practices but does not establish a specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontract participation goal. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including detailed delivery tickets and material safety data sheets with their submissions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the annual quantity of 50,400 gallons suggests a significant procurement value. The bidding documents require vendors to complete various certifications related to commercial nondiscrimination, minority business enterprises, investments, and boycotts. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with Maryland state procurement guidelines and provide complete information, with MES retaining the right to reject bids that do not meet all specified criteria.