Description
The State of Maryland Department of Labor seeks a qualified vendor to supply and process youth and young adult print library books for twelve correctional education library sites. The contract is a one‑year, firm‑fixed‑price award with a total ceiling of $190,000. Vendors must provide reinforced paperback titles, shelf‑ready processing (barcode, spine labels, MARC records compatible with Follett Destiny), and adhere to site‑specific “Do Not Exceed” budget allocations (50% nonfiction, 25% general fiction, 25% manga/graphic novels). The State will supply curated title lists, delivery addresses, and processing specifications; the contractor handles procurement, shipping, labeling, cataloging, and invoicing. The procurement follows a competitive sealed‑proposal (double‑envelope) method, with a pre‑proposal conference on October 14, 2026, questions due October 21, 2026, and final proposals due November 4, 2026.
• Provide youth/young‑adult print books (reinforced paperback only) for 12 correctional facilities.
• Meet categorical spend ratios and site‑level DNE caps ($15,833 per site).
• Deliver shelf‑ready, fully cataloged items with MARC records for Follett Destiny ILS.
• Include all shipping, handling, labeling, and processing costs in a single price.
• Submit a double‑envelope proposal (technical and financial) via eMMA by the deadline.
• No subcontracting goals; small‑business reserve not applicable.