Dry and Bagged Ice

The State of Maryland is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information on potential contractors who can provide dry and bagged ice throughout the state. The purpose of this RFI is to identify capable parties having an interest in a potential statewide procurement for the supply of dry and bagged ice. The RFI aims to gather information on potential contractors, including their ability to provide dry ice block/slab, dry ice pellets, and bagged ice, as well as their socioeconomic inclusion of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Small Business Reserve (SBR), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VSBE). Some key points about the job and scope of work include: • The contractor must be able to deliver dry and bagged ice to various locations throughout the state, including State Logistics Staging Areas, Local Staging Areas, Local Commodity Points of Distribution, or specific locations. • Deliveries shall occur during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise authorized by facility staff. • The contractor must be able to provide dry ice block/slab, dry ice pellets, and bagged ice, with specific packaging and labeling requirements. • The contractor must be able to deliver within established timeframes, including 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, 7 days, and 14 days.