Towels & washcloths

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services/Maryland Correctional Enterprises (DPSCS/MCE) is soliciting competitive bids for the procurement of washcloths and towels to supply correctional facilities. The primary agency managing this procurement is the state of Maryland, with jurisdiction over Somerset County. The deliverables consist of washcloths and towels that will be delivered to the Maryland Correctional Enterprises Textile Plant located at Eastern Correctional Institution, 30420 Revells Neck Road, Westover, MD 21890. This is a one-year initial contract with an option for one additional one-year renewal period. The solicitation was posted on March 25, 2026, with a bid due date of May 6, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria, required qualifications, and detailed product specifications are not enumerated in the posted information, bidders should anticipate standard procurement evaluation practices focusing on pricing, quality, delivery capability, and compliance with correctional facility standards.

The solicitation notice does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, small businesses, or other restricted vendor categories, suggesting this procurement may be open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. Similarly, no existing infrastructure requirements or technology integration needs are specified in the posting. The contract value or budget range has not been disclosed in the posted opportunity. Interested vendors should monitor the Maryland DPSCS/MCE procurement channels for the complete solicitation package, which will contain detailed specifications, pricing requirements, delivery schedules, and any additional terms and conditions governing this textile supply contract.