Mattress Ticking for Maryland Correctional Enterprises

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services/Maryland Correctional Enterprises (DPSCS/MCE) is soliciting bids to procure Mattress Ticking for a one (1) year contract with a one (1) year renewal option. The Mattress Ticking will be delivered to the Maryland Correctional Enterprises Textiles Plant at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover, Maryland. Bids are due by December 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM local time, and samples of the Mattress Ticking must be submitted prior to the bid opening. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the Mattress Ticking, including requirements for fabric weight, width, color, testing, and packaging. Pricing must be firm for 90 days, and the vendor must provide 30 days' notice for any proposed price increases. Freight charges are to be included in the unit prices. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most advantageous bid based on price and sample.

There is no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goal for this procurement. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value or budget range is also not specified.