This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The purpose of this solicitation is to Furnish and Deliver Large Kitchen Equipment solely for the Food & Nutrition Services Department of Prince George's County Public Schools for the requirements listed in this solicitation. The Board of Education of Prince George's County (The Board) serves the needs of public education in Prince George's County, covering approximately 1,789 square miles, with a residential population of more than 904,430. It is the second largest public school system in the State of Maryland. The Board operates 240 facilities over a ten-mile radius, which includes Prek, elementary, middle, and high schools as well as special education centers and alternative schools. The Central administration headquarters is located at 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The Board currently has approximately 132,000 students, 19,600 employees and an annual operating budget of $2.2 billion. Respondents may be required to submit a bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) as determined by the BOARD and specified in the IFB to ensure the satisfactory completion of the work for which a contract or purchase order is awarded that may exceed $100K. (COMAR21.06.07.10) The successful respondent may be required to submit a performance and/or labor bond, Cashier's or Certified Check in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) as determined by the BOARD and specified in the IFB, of all phases of the contract to ensure the satisfactory completion of the work for which a contract or purchase order is awarded that exceeds 100K. (COMAR 21.06.07.10) The Board reserves the right to request performance and labor bond. No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications or other documents will be made to any Supplier orally. Questions shall be submitted in writing to the Point of Contact (see Part II, 5.0). To be given consideration, the questions must be received NO LATER THAN APRIL 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., EST. The anticipated terms of this contract shall be three (3) years from the date of award. Prices shall remain firm for the entire initial term of the contract. The bidder warrants that prices for the bid under this IFB are not higher than prices currently extended to any other governmental agency for the same product or service. Upon satisfactory service and by mutual agreement the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY reserves the right to renew the contract. The term of renewal shall not exceed two (2) additional one (1) year periods. The Board reserves the right to exercise its statutory option to reject any or all bids and re-advertise for other bids. The Board reserves the right to order the said equipment, materials, supplies or services as described within the specifications, and the Board also reserves the right not to order any items(s) within the specification.