Towels & washcloths

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services/Maryland Correctional Enterprises (DPSCS/MCE) is soliciting bids to procure Washcloths and Towels for a one (1) year contract with a one (1) year renewal option. The successful vendor will be responsible for delivering the Washcloths and Towels to the Maryland Correctional Enterprises, Textile Plant, Eastern Correctional Institution located in Westover, Maryland. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the required items, including size, material composition, and quantity estimates. Sample submission is required as part of the bid process, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most advantageous bid based on price, delivery time, and sample submission. Bids are due by May 16, 2024 at 8AM local time.

This procurement does not have any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals, nor is it designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement. There is no stated budget or estimate for this contract, and the agency indicates there are no minimum or maximum quantities specified. The current contract pricing for the requested items is provided, with washcloths priced at $2.24 per dozen, 20x40 towels at $10.54 per dozen, and 22x44 towels at $12.07 per dozen. The winning bid amounts from the previous contract award in May 2022 are listed, but the manufacturer of the winning bid is unknown.