METROPLOTAN TRANSITION CENTER (MTC) NEW DIETARY EQUIPMENT

Solicitation BPM056920 is a small business reserve procurement issued by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for a one-time purchase of new dietary kitchen equipment for the Metropolitan Transition Center in Baltimore. The scope of work requires a qualified contractor to furnish, deliver, and install specific equipment, including electric tilting skillet braising pans, convection ovens, mobile heated cabinets, and electric hot food well tables. The contractor is responsible for connecting the units to gas, water, electric, and drain lines according to local codes, providing operation and maintenance manuals, and conducting onsite training on safe operation, cleaning, and preventative maintenance. All equipment must meet NSF certification or equivalent accreditation from a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory, and certain items must be UL, CUL, or ENERGY STAR certified. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage portal by November 12, 2026. Required submission documents include a bid/proposal affidavit, a completed price form, and a signed conflict of interest disclosure. Following delivery, the contractor must test all units within 30 days and coordinate a final walkthrough with the contract monitor to ensure operational functionality. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer for contracts exceeding 200,000 dollars, with invoices submitted in the month following the state's acceptance of the work.