SW-paint and paint accessories

The State of Maryland, through the Department of General Services (DGS), is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a statewide contract to supply Paint and Paint Accessories. The contract will award multiple vendors across six geographic regions of the state for various types of paints, stains, polyurethanes, and sundry items such as brushes, rollers, drop cloths, and spray equipment. Vendors may bid on one or all regions, and the state intends to award multiple contracts per region under an indefinite quantity arrangement. Pricing is requested as a percentage discount off of the vendor's list or catalog prices, with minimum solids volume requirements and discount percentages for various paint types and sundry items. The contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options, and the anticipated start date is September 1, 2023. Bids are due on June 26, 2023.

While there are no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VSBE) participation goals, the State encourages responses from these businesses. Pricing adjustments during the contract term are limited to the rate of inflation. The State reserves the right to make awards by individual line item, by lot, or by total bid price, whichever is in the best interest of the State. No estimated quantities are provided, as purchases will be dictated by the state's needs during the contract term, and the State has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors.