Nursing Covers

The Maryland Department of Health, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, WIC Program, is requesting bids on 3,850 nursing covers for distribution to breastfeeding WIC participants under IFB BPM058176, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and questions due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement limited to certified small business vendors under Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article 14-501–14-505; the Procurement Officer may remove the SBR designation if small businesses do not show interest.

The nursing covers must be reusable breastfeeding privacy covers made of 100% breathable cotton with minimum dimensions of 36 inches wide by 24–30 inches long. Each cover must include an adjustable buckle fastener and cotton neck strap, feature a firm open neckline, include care and laundering instructions in English and Spanish, be free of BPA, latex, lead, and phthalates, and be machine washable. Covers must not contain images or messaging related to infant formula, bottles, pacifiers, or breast milk substitutes. Bidders must submit an initial product sample with their bid; failure to provide the sample results in non-responsive rejection. The approved sample becomes the quality and workmanship standard for all delivered products.

The total bid cost shall not exceed $40,000 all-inclusive, including all shipping to the Maryland WIC Distribution Center in Hagerstown, Maryland 21742 (ZIP 21742), with no sales tax applied. Expected delivery date is September 30, 2026. The WIC Program limits each order to a maximum of two deliveries. Freight terms are FOB destination with freight pre-paid by the vendor; shipments of 10 cartons or fewer and 200 pounds or less use FedEx or UPS Ground; orders exceeding those thresholds must be palletized per Grade A GMA specifications with maximum pallet weight of 2,000 pounds.

Bids must be submitted by mail only, not electronically or through eMMA, and must include the sealed bid and product sample in one package. Bidders must submit a W-9, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Price Form, Delivery & Communication Agreement, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, and Federal Funds Attachment. The contract is funded with federal dollars (USDA CFDA 10.557). No MBE or VSBE subcontracting goals apply. Payment is by electronic funds transfer; invoices must be submitted within 14 days of shipment receipt.