LUMBER

Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a lumber procurement contract covering a one-year term with a potential one-year renewal option. The solicitation seeks various hardwood lumber types including oak, maple, cherry, and poplar in quantities ranging from 250 to 10,000 board feet per item type, to be delivered to three specific MCE furniture manufacturing and restoration facilities located in Jessup, Cumberland, and Westover, Maryland. Lumber specifications require bundles measuring 48" x 48", with lengths between 8-16 feet, minimum 4" width, and compliance with National Hardwood Lumber Association grading rules, maintaining a maximum 7% moisture content. The invitation for bids (IFB BPM04880) was issued on March 3, 2025, with bidder questions due by March 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM, and final bids due on April 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM. A virtual public bid opening is scheduled for April 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM, with pricing required to remain firm for 90 days after the contract effective date.

The solicitation does not establish specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals, though the appendix documents indicate compliance requirements for these designations. Potential bidders must adhere to strict background check requirements for personnel, maintain a Problem Escalation Procedure, and follow comprehensive data security and personal information protection protocols. Delivery parameters are strictly defined, with deliveries permitted only between 8:30-10:30 AM or 12:00-2:15 PM Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Contractors must provide new materials and follow nondiscrimination policies, EPA compliance standards, and drug-free workplace requirements. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the multi-facility procurement and comprehensive lumber specifications suggest a substantial potential award value for the successful vendor. The contract will be awarded as a single award using competitive sealed bidding under COMAR 21.05.02 regulations.