Hydraulic Guillotine Shear for Maryland Correctional Enterprises

This procurement by the Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) is for the acquisition of one (1) Hydraulic Guillotine Shear equal to or better than the Haco Atlantic 10' x Shear HSLX. The shear will be delivered to the MCE Metal Plant at the Maryland Correctional Institution - Hagerstown located in Washington County, Maryland. The successful vendor will be responsible for delivery, offloading, turnkey installation, and training on the use of the shear. MCE will provide the necessary electrical and hydraulic connections. Detailed specifications are provided in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) document, including requirements for length of cut, maximum thickness, strokes per minute, working height, motor, weight, and design. A pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on 11/15/2021, and bids are due by 12/08/2021. MCE intends to make a single award on a firm fixed price basis.

There are no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE), or Living Wage requirements for this procurement. MCE is also interested in a trade-in of their current Accurshear equipment. The total value or budget range for this contract is not specified. There are no incumbent vendors or contractors noted, and the IFB does not indicate any requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology.