Washable Nursing Pads

The Maryland Department of Health, through the WIC Program, is issuing solicitation BPM059383 to procure 6,500 packs of washable nursing pads, totaling 26,000 individual pads. The requirement is split equally between 3,250 packs of natural pads and 3,250 packs of white pads. Each pad must be at least 4 inches in diameter and 1/8 inch thick. The total all-inclusive bid cost must not exceed 30,000 dollars. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement, meaning the award is limited to certified small business vendors verified through the Governor's Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs. The selected vendor must deliver the complete order in no more than two shipments to the WIC Distribution Center in Hagerstown, Maryland, by December 11, 2026. Products must be packaged in nonsealable packets of four pads of the same color, featuring company and manufacturer details, fiber content, country of origin, and laundering instructions in English and Spanish or universal symbols. Shipping requires specific carton labeling and a maximum weight of 40 lbs per carton, with palletization required for orders exceeding 10 boxes or 200 lbs. Bids are due by November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time and must be submitted via eMMA. The award process follows a two-step evaluation: first, a determination of technical acceptability, followed by a ranking based on the lowest total bid price. Post-award requirements include providing weekly status updates and submitting invoices via email within 14 days of shipment receipt. Freight terms are FOB destination, with costs prepaid by the vendor.