Five star boots for maryland correctional enterprises

The Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide an estimated 10,000 - 12,000 pairs of 6" Nu-Buck leather boots per year for the MCE Sew/Garment plant located in Howard County, Maryland. The boots must meet or exceed the "Five Star" brand work-boot standards for insulation, water-resistance, and quality. Bids are due by August 25, 2021, and a sample of the boots must be submitted prior to the bid opening. MCE intends to make a single award for a one-year base period with a single one-year renewal option. The pricing for the boots shall remain firm for a minimum of 90 days after the contract effective date, and MCE reserves the right to accept or reject any request for price increases. Deliveries shall be made FOB to the MCE Central Warehouse Textiles in Jessup, Maryland.

This procurement does not have any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals, and it is not a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement. The previous contract for this requirement was awarded on 9/26/2019 to The Thomaston Corporation at a price of $20.15 per pair for sizes 4-15 and $28.50 per pair for sizes 16-16. No additional details are provided regarding the incumbent contractor or the current available budget for this opportunity.