Statewide Bulk Antifreeze

The State of Maryland, through the Department of General Services' Office of State Procurement, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Statewide Bulk Antifreeze contract. The purpose of this procurement is to establish a source of supply for bulk antifreeze to be used across the state. The contract will have an initial term of three years, from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023, with two one-year renewal options. The estimated initial term quantity is 24,000 gallons. Bids are due by November 16, 2020, and awards will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder(s) deemed to be in the best interest of the State. The antifreeze must meet detailed technical specifications, including suitability for use in diesel engines in intra-city buses for 6 years without requiring pre-charge or supplemental coolant additives. Bidders must provide laboratory certification that their offered product meets the specification requirements.

There is no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goal for this solicitation. The current incumbent vendor is not identified in the provided documents. The IFB does not specify a budget or award value range, but pricing will be on a firm fixed-price basis, with potential annual adjustments based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.