Striped Bass Tags

The State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources, is seeking bids for the production and shipping of striped bass tags to be used on commercially harvested striped bass within Maryland. The tags must meet specific requirements, including being made of 100% polypropylene with an integrated metal clip, having a tensile breaking strength of 28 pounds open and 110 pounds closed, and being 11 inches long by 0.3 inches wide. The contractor will be responsible for producing and shipping the tags to licensed Maryland commercial harvesters annually. The contract will be for a period of three years, with the option for annual adjustments. Some key points to consider: • The contractor must have two years of experience producing and shipping similar tags. • The contractor must provide references and demonstrate a positive performance history. • The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to its activities and obligations under the contract. • The contractor must maintain insurance coverage, including commercial general liability and worker's compensation. • The contractor must provide a bid bond and a performance bond. • The contractor must comply with the State of Maryland's Prompt Payment Policy and the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act.