Threads for Maryland Correctional Enterprises

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued by the Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) to procure Thread for delivery to their Sew Plant, Textile Plant, and Garment Plant facilities located in Jessup and Westover, Maryland. MCE is seeking bids for various Thread products including #50 and #70 Poly Core, Signature Embroidery Thread in both white and colors, with a required minimum quantity of 6,000 yards per cone. Bids are due on November 22, 2021 at 10AM local time, and MCE intends to make a single award. The contract will be for a two-year base period with a single one-year option period. Pricing terms include a 90-day firm pricing period, with a 30-day notice required for any price increases. Freight is to be included in the unit pricing, with deliveries scheduled between 8:30AM-10:30AM and 12:00PM-2:15PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

There are no MBE, VSBE, or Living Wage requirements for this procurement. MCE reserves the right to obtain the lowest possible pricing and to terminate the contract for cause or non-performance. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB does not provide any information on the award value or budget range for this procurement.