Furnish and Delivery of MICRO C-2000 at Maryland Correctional Institution - SBR Procurement

The Maryland Environmental Service is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement for the furnish and delivery of approximately 18,000 gallons of Micro-C 2000 annually to the Maryland Correctional Institution Wastewater Treatment Plant (MCI-WWTP) located at 18901 Roxbury Road in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. Micro-C 2000 is a carbon source product utilized in denitrification processes at the wastewater treatment facility, with estimated deliveries of 1,500 to 2,000 gallons per bi-monthly shipment, though the Maryland Environmental Service reserves the right to adjust total quantities based on operational needs. The contract term is for one year commencing upon issuance of a written notice-to-proceed from the MES Project Manager. Bidders must submit sealed bids electronically through the MES Procurement Portal at https://menv.bonfirehub.com/ with a deadline of May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with bid opening occurring electronically at that specified time. Unit pricing must include all delivery and freight charges, with delivery required within three days of notification during standard business hours (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday), and vendors must provide notification to facility personnel at least one day prior to delivery. Bidders must submit questions or requests for clarification by May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM, and all bids must include a Safety Data Sheet. Contract awards will be made to the lowest responsive bid price from a responsible bidder, and bidders must submit all required certifications including Affirmative Action Plans, nondiscrimination certifications, minority business enterprise compliance documentation, tax payment status, debarment status, and Iran investment and Israel boycott policy certifications.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, restricting awards exclusively to certified small businesses meeting Maryland's statutory requirements under State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501 through 14-505. While there is no specific Minority Business Enterprise subcontract participation goal established for this solicitation, minority business enterprises are encouraged to respond as prime contractors. No bonding is required for this contract. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they reference existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Payment will be made monthly for actual bulk gallons delivered at the unit prices quoted on the bid form, with invoicing submitted following delivery acceptance by the Maryland Environmental Service. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation documents; however, based on the approximate 18,000 gallons annually and typical pricing for carbon source products, the annual contract value would be contingent upon the bid unit prices submitted and actual delivery volumes required by the facility.