BWI26001C - Badge Stock

The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under solicitation number BPM054412 for the procurement of Airport Security Badge Stock, specifically HID Global iClass contactless laser engraved smart cards. The solicitation seeks to establish a firm-fixed-price contract with a not-to-exceed value of $390,000 over a multi-year period, with all items delivered FOB to locations within Maryland. Bidders are required to submit their sealed bids electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) portal by January 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with a public bid opening held shortly after. To qualify, bidders must be registered with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation and eMMA, comply with state procurement regulations, and submit all required certifications and affidavits. The procurement follows a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, awarding the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract terms emphasize compliance with Maryland state laws, COMAR regulations, and applicable federal and state procurement standards. The contractor must ensure timely delivery of new, conforming badge stock items and is subject to inspection and acceptance procedures at the designated FOB delivery points. The state retains rights for termination for convenience or default and mandates registration for electronic funds transfer for contracts exceeding $200,000. Special contract provisions include requirements to affirm no collusion or bid-rigging, prohibition of contingent fees, disclosure of potential organizational conflicts of interest, and maintaining a drug-free workplace. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation is encouraged, though no set-asides or formal socioeconomic status claims were documented as required. Contract administration will be handled by the MAA Procurement section, with invoices subjected to state finance statutes and requiring the inclusion of purchase order numbers and taxpayer identification. No detailed packaging or marking requirements are specified, and the contract does not reference federal contract clauses, focusing instead on state-specific terms and conditions.