ECI WWTP - Interpac 309 - SBR Procurement

The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement to furnish and deliver approximately 605,535 pounds of InterPac 309 or an approved equivalent Polyaluminum Chloride chemical to the Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) Wastewater Treatment Plant in Westover, Maryland. The procurement requires delivery via bulk tanker loads, with an estimated 16 tanker loads anticipated annually. Prospective bidders must conduct a mandatory jar test and on-site test run to ensure product equivalency and compatibility with MES's application before submitting a bid. Electronic bids will be accepted through the MES Procurement Portal (Bonfire) until January 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with public electronic bid opening occurring on the same date. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a supplies bid form, bid/proposal affidavit, conflict of interest certification, investments in Iran certification, and certification regarding discriminatory boycotts. The contract will have a one-year term from the issuance of a written notice-to-proceed, with fixed pricing for the entire contract period.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses meeting Maryland statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 to 14-505. Bidders must complete all required documentation, including certifications of compliance with state nondiscrimination policies, absence of bribery convictions, non-debarment status, and tax payment compliance. While no specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontract participation goal is identified, bidders must indicate their MBE certification status. Deliveries must be made FOB destination within three days of notification, during business hours (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday), with prior vendor notification to facility personnel. Payment will be made monthly based on actual pounds delivered at the unit prices quoted, and the procurement includes standard contract clauses addressing workplace standards, insurance, independent vendor status, non-discrimination, and political contribution disclosure. The deadline for bidder questions is January 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM, and all solicitation documents are available through the MES Procurement Portal.