Towel/Scale Liner - Activity Bear

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, WIC Program, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of 500 cases (250,000 total) of 13" x 18" towel/scale liners to be used as full coverage barriers for infant WIC participants during clinic visits. The liners must be 2-ply tissue with a polyethylene backing, in a white color with a colored pattern, and be single-use and non-woven disposable products. Bids are due by September 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM local time, with an expected delivery date of October 30, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most favorable total bid price, not to exceed $20,000.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR), with no minimum qualifications for bidders. The contract is federally funded, and the State is generally exempt from federal and state taxes, though the contractor may be liable for such taxes. Detailed invoicing requirements are provided, including that invoices must be submitted electronically and be considered "Proper Invoices" to be processed for payment.