Stretch Films, Shrink Wraps, & Tapes for Maryland Correctional Enterprises

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services/Maryland Correctional Enterprises (DPSCS/MCE) is soliciting bids to procure Stretch Films, Shrink Wraps, and Tapes for a period of one (1) year with a one (1) year renewal option. The requested products will be delivered to twenty-five (25) different locations inside various Maryland correctional facilities located in Cumberland, Hagerstown, Syskesville, Jessup, and Westover, Maryland. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) provides detailed specifications on the types and quantities of stretch films, shrink wraps, and tapes required. Bids are due by August 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM local time, and a public bid opening will occur on the same date and time. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most advantageous bid based on price and delivery time. The pricing terms state that there are to be no freight or other additional charges, as the cost of shipping is to be included in the item prices. The contract will be a firm fixed price agreement, and the State reserves the right to accept or reject any proposed price increases.

There is no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goal for this procurement. The IFB does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB also does not specify a possible award value or budget range.