ITB-SMCPS-2027-M-HB - Horizontal Blinds - Department of Maintenance

The Board of Education of St. Mary's County on behalf of St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) is requesting sealed bids for supply, delivery, and installation of horizontal blinds in school and office buildings on an as-needed basis under ITB-SMCPS-2027-M-HB, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit bids. Addendum 1, posted October 22, 2026, modifies the original ITB and must be acknowledged and incorporated into all bid submissions; failure to acknowledge may result in bid rejection.

The scope covers horizontal blinds supply and installation across multiple SMCPS school and office locations on an as-needed basis, with pricing submitted on a per-unit basis to accommodate variable demand. The contract requires a full-time supervisor who is a direct employee of the contractor with five years of experience in window blind or window treatment installation services. Contractors may use approved subcontractors for installation work, with subcontractor identification and approval occurring after contract award. Workmen's compensation insurance is required only if the contractor has employees; otherwise the subcontractor must carry workmen's compensation for its own employees.

The initial contract term is one year, with SMCPS retaining the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Bids must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace website. Site visits are encouraged to assess installation requirements and facility conditions. SMCPS reserves the right to award the contract in total or in part, to make multiple awards, and to reject any or all bids as it determines to be in the best interest of the school system. Contract awards are contingent upon the availability of funding. Bid documents are available from the SMCPS Purchasing Office at pjmccall@smcps.org or through the Maryland procurement portal.