Dry Ice Purchase and Delivery

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure the provision and delivery of Dry Ice products for its campus and the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) campus. UMB is seeking a vendor with a minimum of three years' experience in providing Dry Ice for the medical services industry or academic institutions to make daily deliveries as needed, including emergent hours. The IFB specifies the required types of Dry Ice, including full 55-pound blocks, sliced 5 x 11 pound blocks, and 20 pound bags/boxes of 5/8" pellets. The contract term is for one year, with four one-year renewal options at the University's discretion. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest total price, and the University reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities and to accept or reject any or all bids. Bidders must provide references and acknowledge any amendments to the IFB, with bids due by 5 PM EST on September 25, 2024.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not specify an award value or budget range for the contract.