Description
The Maryland Department of Health’s WIC program is seeking a qualified small‑business vendor to supply 6,500 packs of washable nursing pads (natural and white) for breastfeeding participants. The pads must be hypoallergenic cotton flannel, 4 inches in diameter, and shipped to the WIC Distribution Center in Hagerstown, MD by December 11 2026. Bidders must submit a sealed bid package by mail, including a product sample, and must be certified as a small business under the State’s Small Business Reserve program. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, not to exceed $30,000, and the award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Post‑award requirements include weekly status updates, strict delivery communication, and electronic invoicing.
• Quantity: 6,500 packs (3,250 natural, 3,250 white), each pack contains 4 pads.
• Specifications: 100 % hypoallergenic cotton flannel, ≥ 4 in. diameter, ≥ 1/8 in. thickness.
• Delivery deadline: No later than December 11 2026 to 947 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21742.
• Bid submission deadline: November 6 2026, 2:00 PM (mail‑only, include sample).
• Total bid ceiling: $30,000 (all‑inclusive, shipping included).
• Eligibility: Certified small‑business vendors only; minority‑business participation encouraged but no set goal.
• Evaluation: Lowest total price after technical acceptability.