RFQ-SMCPS-2027-BOE-GM - Graduation Materials

The Board of Education of St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS) is soliciting sealed bids for a three-year contract spanning 2027 through 2029 to provide graduation diplomas, certificates, and covers for three high schools. The scope of work involves a primary bulk order typically placed in April, supplemented by smaller replacement orders throughout the year. All materials must be shipped to the SMCPS Central Office in Leonardtown, Maryland. Key deliverables include an estimated 1,500 diplomas and covers, 450 certificates of merit, 130 special academy certificates, 30 biliteracy certificates, and 12 certificates of attendance. Technical specifications require diplomas and certificates to be 9 x 7 inches, printed on archival quality acid-free paper using black ink and gold foil-stamped seals, with personalization including the student's name, school, degree, date, and signatures. The contract is a firm fixed price agreement where SMCPS reserves the right to make multiple awards or award requirements in total or in part. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance, including general liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate and cargo insurance for goods in transit. Legal requirements include compliance with the Maryland Sex Offender Law, Executive Order 11246 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, and a mandatory registration of all personnel through the Department of Safety and Security. Quotes must be submitted via the provided RFQ form to Patrick McCall by December 4, 2026, and must include separate pricing for bulk and replacement items.