Sulfur Analyzer

The State of Maryland Comptroller of Maryland/Field Enforcement Bureau (Motor Fuel Testing Lab) is requesting bids for one sulfur analyzer to detect sulfur content in gasoline and distillate fuel under IFB 2026, with bids due March 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET via eMMA (eMaryland Marketplace Advantage). Questions are due March 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options. No set-asides or preferences apply; the state has established zero percent MBE, DBE, and VSBE participation goals.

The analyzer must be approved to run ASTM D-2622 and/or ASTM D-7039 testing methods with a measuring range of 0.4 ppm to 3000 ppm per Amendment 1 (posted March 19). Analysis time should be 60 seconds or less. The equipment must operate on 100/120 VAC, 47/63 HZ power, accommodate sample sizes under 6 milliliters, and feature a bright, large touch screen readable from a distance. All shipping and handling costs must be included in the bid price. Delivery is to the Motor Fuel Testing Lab at 7275-B Waterloo Road, Jessup, Maryland 20794, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM; no loading dock is available.

Award will be made by lot to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest total bid price. The contract is fixed-price with no federal funding. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability coverage of one million dollars combined single limit per occurrence and three million dollars annual aggregate, and must register with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation prior to award. Bid submissions require a completed Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Price Form, Bidder Information Sheet, Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure, and Mercury Affidavit. Public bid opening occurs after March 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM at 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Payment is via electronic funds transfer, with invoicing due the month following state acceptance.