DPSCS Fitness Equipment

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for detention grade fitness equipment to be delivered to the Roxbury Correctional Institute in Hagerstown, Maryland. The equipment includes rowing machines, exercise bikes, elliptical cross trainers, and other fitness equipment. The award will be made by line item to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest price. Bids are due by April 5, 2024 at 2:00pm local time and must be submitted electronically through the eMarylandMarketplace Advantage procurement system. Vendors must have a minimum of three years' experience providing similar equipment and must provide references. The State may terminate the contract without cause upon 30 days' written notice, and contractors will be responsible for ensuring the equipment meets the specified requirements.

The solicitation does not include any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Small Business Reserve (SBR) requirements, but Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond. The contract term is not specified, and the State may award one-time or multiple contracts. The pricing for the equipment must be firm fixed, and the State reserves the right to inspect the equipment prior to acceptance. No pre-bid conference is required for this solicitation. The total budget or award value is not specified.