Particle board

The Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) is soliciting bids for a one (1) year contract to procure Particle Board to be delivered to the MCE Furniture Plant at the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland. The required product sizes and estimated annual quantities range from 3,333 to 20,000 square feet. Bids are due on May 24, 2023, by 8:00 AM local time, with a public bid opening at 10:00 AM the same day. The contract will have a one (1) year base period with one (1) optional one-year renewal period. Deliveries are required between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM or 12:30 PM and 2:15 PM, Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most advantageous bid based on price, delivery time, and conformance to the specifications.

The Invitation for Bids (IFB) does not include any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals, and there are no living wage requirements. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for this contract is not provided.