Laminating machine

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration's (MDOT SHA) Office of Traffic & Safety (OOTS) is conducting a competitive sealed bidding procurement for one laminating machine, specifically seeking a Walco 822 model or equivalent. This Invitation for Bids (IFB), numbered LAMINATOR2024, was issued on March 4, 2025, with bid submissions due by March 17, 2025, at 2 P.M. local time. The procurement is for a specialized laminating machine designed to cover traffic signs with reflective material, with specific technical requirements including 48"-65" width capacity, pneumatically controlled nip, minimum nip pressure of 7 pounds per lineal inch, and variable speed from 3-30 feet per minute. The successful contractor must deliver, install, and provide comprehensive operator training at the SHA Office of Traffic & Safety located in Hanover, MD. Potential bidders are required to submit questions by March 10, 2025, at 2 P.M. local time, and the delivery of the machine must be completed within 90 calendar days after contract award notification.

This solicitation does not have specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals, effectively opening the competition to a broad range of vendors. The procurement will be awarded as a firm fixed price, single award contract based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with a maximum contract value of $100,000. The contract will be executed under COMAR 21.05.02 competitive sealed bidding regulations, and the procurement is specifically for Anne Arundel County's transportation infrastructure needs. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide a machine that meets the detailed technical specifications, including delivery, installation, and operator training. The contract aims to procure a high-quality laminating machine that can efficiently process traffic signage with precise technical capabilities, supporting the ongoing infrastructure maintenance and safety operations of the Maryland State Highway Administration.