Underwater Intrusion Detection – Side Scan Sonar

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Natural Resources Police is soliciting bids for underwater intrusion detection equipment under IFB Project BPM053534, with bids due October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. No alternative equipment will be accepted; bidders must supply the specified Atlas North America items only.

The scope consists of one Atlas North America Explorer MK II 900/1800 system with GETAC (Item Number ANA0001051) and one Atlas North America Sea Gear 200m HD winch ASM EXP MKII (Item Number ANA0001463). No substitutes are permitted. Amendment No. 2 (issued October 20, 2025) clarifies that a previously submitted alternative-equipment proposal was rejected and reaffirms the binding equipment specifications.

Delivery is required within 90 days of contract award, and all equipment must be guaranteed for at least one year from completion. The contract is a firm-fixed-price blanket purchase order or purchase order with no renewal options and is not federally funded. No MBE or VSBE subcontracting goals apply, and no small-business reserve is designated.

Responsible bidders must be registered with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation and maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, plus Worker's Compensation Insurance of $1 million per occurrence. The award will be made to the lowest responsive bid price from a responsible bidder. Payment is due no later than 30 days after the State's receipt of a proper invoice; late payments incur interest at 9 percent per annum.

Questions were due October 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Bids must be submitted through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). No informational conference or site visit is scheduled. Contact Jacquelyn Truffer, Procurement Officer Trainee, at jacquelyn.truffer1@maryland.gov with procurement questions.