Particle board & fiberboard

The Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) is soliciting bids for a one-year contract to procure Particle Board, Fiber Board, and Melamine Coated Particle Board. The materials will be delivered to MCE's Furniture Manufacturing Plant at the Maryland Correctional Institution-Jessup and the Furniture Restoration Plant at the Eastern Correctional Institution. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) specifies estimated annual quantities for various sizes and thicknesses of the required materials. There is no pre-bid conference, and bids are due on July 17, 2023 at 8:00 AM local time, with a public bid opening scheduled for the same day at 10:00 AM. The contract will have a two-year base period with three one-year option periods. The pricing terms include provisions for price changes, freight, and delivery requirements.

This procurement does not have any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most favorable bid based on price, delivery time, and conformance to the specifications. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the IFB does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value or budget range for this procurement is not specified.