Furnish and Delivery of Ferric Chloride 38% at Cambridge - SBR Procurement

The Maryland Environmental Service is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of Ferric Chloride Solution, 38% in gallon bulk to the Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 1010 Roslyn Avenue, Cambridge, Maryland 21613 in Dorchester County. The estimated annual quantity is 42,000 gallons (approximately 3,600 gallons monthly) to be delivered to two 3,000-gallon storage tanks, with the chemical required to meet ANSI/AWWA B407-98 standard for drinking water treatment chemicals specifications. The initial contract term is one year from issuance of a written notice-to-proceed, with pricing remaining fixed for the entire contract period and all applicable delivery charges and fees included in the bid price. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the MES Procurement Portal (Bonfire) by 1:00 PM on March 13, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for the same date; questions and requests for clarification must be submitted by February 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Deliveries must be made FOB destination within three days of notification, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with vendor notification to facility personnel required prior to delivery. Bidders must submit completed bid forms with proper signatures and all required certifications including nondiscrimination certifications, debarment certifications, conflict of interest disclosures, Iran investment certifications, and Israel boycott certifications. Evaluation will be conducted on a lowest responsive bid basis from a responsible bidder, and the award is contingent upon submission and acceptance of an Affirmative Action Plan by the successful contractor and all subcontractors.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, restricting eligibility to businesses certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs that meet statutory employment and gross sales requirements specified in Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505. No Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontract participation goal has been established for this solicitation, although minority businesses are encouraged to respond. No bonding requirements apply to this procurement. Payment will be issued for actual bulk gallons delivered at unit prices quoted on the bid form, with the total bid price to be evaluated accordingly. The documents provided do not specify an incumbent vendor or existing contractor, nor do they indicate a specific award value or budget range; rather, the award will be based on the lowest responsive bid from a responsible, qualified small business contractor meeting the certification requirements.