Heavy Duty Rotary Engraving Machine

Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services, Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) is requesting bids on one Heavy Duty Rotary Engraving Machine equal to or better than a GRAVOTECH IS400 IQ for delivery to MCE's Graphics #1 Plant at Maryland Correctional Institution - Jessup, with bids due January 8, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and questions due January 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. No MBE, DBE, VSBE, or other subcontracting goals apply.

The machine must feature an engraving area of 8 inches deep by 12 inches wide by 4 inches high, maximum holding capacity of 9.2 inches deep by unlimited width by 4.5 inches high, and maximum object weight of 44 pounds. Machine dimensions are 35.5 inches wide by 24.25 inches deep by 33 inches high, with a weight of 110 pounds. The machine requires 120-volt electrical current. The contractor must provide comprehensive installation and training services covering operations, maintenance, and service training, and supply two English-language copies each of the User/Operator Manual, Parts Manual, and Service Manual. Standard Original Equipment Inventory warranty coverage is required for all parts except optics.

All shipping and delivery costs must be included in the bid price; no lift gate is required. Bid evaluation is based on lowest total price from a responsible, responsive bidder. The contract is firm fixed-price with single award and no specified duration or renewal options. Payment is by electronic funds transfer. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate. Bids must be submitted electronically through eMMA (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage) at emma.maryland.gov. Public bid opening occurs January 8, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.