MR6047552 Turnout Gear AFRD

The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) at Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport is soliciting bids for airport fire and rescue department (AFRD) turnout gear through a competitive sealed bidding process. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered BPM048454/MR6047552 seeks to procure specific personal protective equipment (PPE) including one Globe G-Xtreme 3.0 Jacket in Nomex (TAN), one matching GPS Pants in Nomex (TAN), twenty Globe G-Xtreme 3.0 Jackets in Gemini XT (TAN), twenty matching GPS Pants in Gemini XT (TAN), and fifteen Globe Supreme Boots 14" Arctic Grip Pull On (BLACK). All items must be NFPA-compliant and sized appropriately for fire rescue personnel. Key procurement dates include February 28, 2025, at 5pm EST for vendor questions, and March 14, 2025, at 5pm EST for bid submissions. A virtual public bid opening is scheduled for March 18, 2025, at 9am EST. The contract requires vendors to deliver items within 120 days of award, using a fixed-price contract structure with no federal funding involved.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which restricts participation to certified small businesses meeting Maryland statutory requirements and approved by the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA). Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, and bidders must complete various certification and compliance documents, including a Bid Proposal Affidavit and Bidder/Offeror Information Sheet. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors must submit comprehensive unit and total pricing for each item, with pricing remaining valid for 90 days after bid opening. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the state reserving the right to award in whole or part. Electronic submissions must be completed through the eMarylandMarketplace Advantage (eMMA) system, and all bidders must be in good standing with the State of Maryland General Accounting Division and comply with MDOT MAA Terms and Conditions for Purchase Orders.