Furnish and Delivery of Micro C- 2000 at Howard County Schools - SBR Procurement

The Maryland Environmental Service is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of Micro-C 2000 chemical product to five Howard County Schools wastewater treatment facilities located in Glenwood, Dayton, Glenelg, Ellicott City, and Marriottsville. The procurement seeks approximately 14,100 gallons of Micro-C 2000 annually, with monthly or bi-monthly deliveries of 100 to 250 gallons per facility. The successful bidder must supply and install a 150 to 300-gallon storage tank with secondary containment and a level transducer at each facility for the contract duration. Deliveries must be made FOB destination during business hours (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday) within three days of notification, with 30 minutes advance notice to facility personnel. Unit pricing must include all delivery, freight, and applicable charges, with payment due upon delivery of accepted product. The contract term is one year from the date of written notice-to-proceed, with fixed pricing for the entire period. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MES Procurement Portal (Bonfire) by 1:30 PM on April 23, 2026, with public electronic bid opening to follow; the deadline for submitting questions is April 9, 2026 by 1:00 PM. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder.

This solicitation is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, restricting eligibility to certified small businesses meeting Maryland statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505. Only vendors currently certified by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs are eligible for contract award. Bidders must submit a Safety Data Sheet and comply with Maryland's drug and alcohol-free workplace certification requirements, financial disclosure affirmations, and political contribution disclosure obligations if the contract value reaches $200,000. No bonding requirements apply to this project, and no MBE subcontract participation goal has been established. Mandatory affidavits and certifications required include the Bid/Proposal Affidavit addressing commercial nondiscrimination, minority business enterprise compliance, bribery convictions, debarment status, collusion, tax obligations, and contingent fees, along with certifications regarding Iran investments and discriminatory boycotts of Israel. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget values are identified in the solicitation documents.