MDVA-CEM-GF23-TOPSOIL-2

The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of topsoil "as needed" at the Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in Owings Mills, Maryland. The contract duration is for one (1) year, and the MDVA is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide approximately six truckloads (18 cubic yards) of suitable quality topsoil per month to designated storage bins at the cemetery. Bidders must have three years of experience, proper licensing and insurance, and must submit references. Bids are due by July 10, 2023, and no pre-bid conference will be held, but vendors may visit the cemetery grounds during normal operating hours. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the most favorable bid price, and pricing for the topsoil will be on a firm fixed unit price per truckload basis. The contractor must provide documentation on topsoil origin and soil test reports with each delivery.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises, and the State reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or accept or reject all bids. Payment terms are net 30 days, and the contract includes provisions for reductions in payment for non-performance or failure to meet standards. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the budget range for this contract is not specified.