Poly densified core

Maryland Correctional Enterprises (DPSCS/MCE) is requesting bids on polyester densified core material for delivery to the Textile Plant at Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover, Maryland, with bids due March 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. via eMMA and questions due March 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

The material must be polyester densified core in one of two configurations: 15 Den & 4 Den polyester blend at 10.0 ounces per square foot (5%) or 5.25" and 12.0 ounces per square foot (5%) for 6.00" dimensions. The core must be chemically stable, resistant to oils, solvents, weak acids, and alkalis, and white in color. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be included with the bid or the bid will be rejected. Minimum order quantities are at least 1,000 units per order, placed on an as-needed basis by the plant supervisor.

The contract is a single-award competitive sealed bid with a two-year base period and three optional one-year renewal periods. Deliveries are restricted to Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., excluding state and federal holidays, with advance notification required to the plant supervisor. FOB destination delivery applies, with freight charges and shipping costs included in the bid price. All pricing must remain firm for a minimum of 90 days from the contract effective date; any proposed price increases require bonafide documentation and 30 days' written notice subject to MCE acceptance or rejection. There are no MBE or VSBE subcontracting goals, no bid bond requirement, and no insurance requirements.

Payment is by electronic funds transfer. Bidders must submit Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Price Form, Bidder Information Sheet, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, financial capability documentation, current or prior state contracts listing, and legal action summary. Public bid opening occurs March 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled.