BC-21505-BC Dishwasher for Dining Hall (Turnkey Solution)
| Location: | Maryland |
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| Posted: | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Agency: | University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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Friday 03/20/2026 at 10am located at:True Grit’s Dining Hall
Conference Room (enter along Poplar Ave)
Conference Room (enter along Poplar Ave)
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore MD 21250
April 6, 2026 by 2:00pm
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Solicitation Name: Dishwasher for Dining Hall (Turnkey Solution)
Solicitation Number: BC-21505-BC
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
DISHWASHER FOR DINING HALL (TURNKEY SOLUTION)
RFP NUMBER: BC-21505-BC
ISSUED: MARCH 2, 2026
DUE DATE: APRIL 6, 2026 at 2:00pm
Prospective bidders/offerors are encouraged to regularly visit the University’s Department of Procurement & Strategic
Sourcing website, e-Maryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) to ensure receipt of any addenda and other updates related to
this solicitation. The links to these resources are provided below:
• UMBC Bid Board - https://procurement.umbc.edu/bid-board/
• eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) - https://emma.maryland.gov
ISSUING OFFICE
Department of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Administration Building, 7th Floor
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
MINORITY, WOMEN AND SMALL BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURGAGED TO
RESPOND TO THIS SOLICITATION
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Solicitation Name: Dishwasher for Dining Hall (Turnkey Solution)
Solicitation Number: BC-21505-BC
Key Information Sheet & Solicitation Schedule
Request for Proposals Title:
Solicitation Number:
RFP Issue Date:
Procurement Officer:
Technical Proposal Due Date & Time:
(Not a Public Bid Opening)
Technical Proposals are to be sent to:
Price Proposals are to be sent to:
Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and
Site Visit:
Questions Due Date & Time:
Dishwasher for Dining Hall (Turnkey Solution)
BC-21505-BC
March 2, 2026
Rosetta Butler, CMPO, CPPB
April 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm (ET)
Technic.0ggzmcqb82t9skxp@u.box.com
Instructions will be provided to shortlisted firms
March 20, 2026, at 10:00 am located at:
True Grit’s Dining Hall
Conference Room (enter along Poplar Ave)
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore MD 21250
March 27, 2026, at 10:00am
Oral Presentations
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Subcontracting Goal:
Contract Type:
Term of Contract:
Upload Questions on Company Letterhead to:
Questio.vvf7vfhp7reujs94@u.box.com
TBD
10%
Firm fixed price
Substantial Completion date is June 10, 2026
The University is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities have equally effective opportunities to participate
in and benefit from the University's programs and services. Persons who may require reasonable ADA accommodations
should email the Issuing Office at rbutler2@umbc.edu at least five (5) days prior to any meeting scheduled in connection
with this solicitation.
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Solicitation Name: Dishwasher for Dining Hall (Turnkey Solution)
Solicitation Number: BC-21505-BC
NOTICE TO BIDDER/OFFERORS
To help improve the quality of bid and proposal solicitations and to make our procurement process more responsive and
"business friendly," we ask that you provide comments and suggestions regarding the enclosed solicitation. Please return
your comments with your bid, proposal or "no bid," response, as the case may be. Thank you for your assistance.
Project No. BC-21505-BC
Project Title: Dishwasher for Dining Hall (Turnkey Solution)
If you have responded with a “no bid” please indicate the reasons below (check applicable boxes):
Other commitments preclude our participation at this time.
The subject of the solicitation is not something we normally provide.
We are inexperienced in the work/commodities required.
The specifications are either unclear or too restrictive (explain below).
The scope of work is beyond our current capacity.
Doing business with Maryland Government Agencies is simply too complicated (explain below).
We cannot be competitive (explain below).
Time allotted for completion of the bid/proposal response is insufficient.
Start-up time is insufficient.
Bonding/insurance requirements are prohibitive (explain below).
MBE requirements (explain below).
Bid/Proposal requirements (other than specifications or scope) are unreasonable or too risky (explain below)
Prior experience with University contracts were not profitable or otherwise unsatisfactory (explain below).
Payment schedule too slow.
Other:
Explanation:
If you have submitted a bid or proposal, but wish to offer suggestions or express concerns, please use the remarks section below:
Remarks:
Bidder/Offeror Name:
Contact Person:
Signature:
Address:
Email:
Date:
Phone:
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Solicitation Name: Dishwasher for Dining Hall (Turnkey Solution)
Solicitation Number: BC-21505-BC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK .....………………...………………………………….. 7
A. BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................7
B. SUMMARY STATEMENT ...............................................................................................................................7
C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................7
D. SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK............................................................................................................8
SECTION II. EVALUATION PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................9
A. EVALUATION COMMITTEE ..........................................................................................................................9
B. QUALIFYING PROPOSALS.............................................................................................................................9
C. TECHNICAL EVALUATION .........................................................................................................................10
D. FINANCIAL EVALUATION ..........................................................................................................................10
E. DISCUSSIONS - BEST AND FINAL OFFERS ..............................................................................................10
F. EVALUATION CRITERIA .............................................................................................................................10
G. FINAL RANKING AND SELECTION ...........................................................................................................10
H. DEBRIEFING ...................................................................................................................................................10
SECTION III. INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ALL PROPOSALS .............................................................10
A. ORGANIZATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION ................................................................10
B. TRANSMITTAL LETTER...............................................................................................................................11
C. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL...............................................................................................................................11
D. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL CONTENTS .........................................................................................................11
E. BID/PROPOSAL AFFIDAVIT ........................................................................................................................12
F. MBE UTILIZATION AFFIDAVIT ..................................................................................................................12
G. PERFORMANCE BOND .................................................................................................................................12
H. ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM ..................................................................................................12
I. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT & DISCLOSURE ........................................................................12
J. PRIME CONTRACTOR LIST OF CONTRACTORS ....................................................................................12
SECTION IV. INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS ..........................................................................................13
A. ISSUING OFFICE AND PROCUREMENT OFFICER...................................................................................13
B. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT.....................................................................................13
C. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES ......................................................................................................................13
D. INSURANCE ....................................................................................................................................................12
E. PROPOSAL DUE DATE..................................................................................................................................14
F. DURATION OF PROPOSAL OFFER .............................................................................................................14
G. PROCUREMENT METHOD ...........................................................................................................................14
H. BASIS FOR AWARD.......................................................................................................................................14
I. ALTERNATE PROPOSALS............................................................................................................................15
J. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION ................................................................................15
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Solicitation Name: Dishwasher for Dining Hall (Turnkey Solution)
Solicitation Number: BC-21505-BC
K. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION RELATED TO MBE GOAL.........................................................16
SECTION V. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS .......................................................................16
A. PURPOSE .........................................................................................................................................................16
B. ADDENDA TO THE RFP................................................................................................................................16
C. PRE-PROPOSAL MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF OFFERS.......................................................16
D. CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATION/REJECTION OF ALL PROPOSALS.............................................17
E. DISCUSSIONS .................................................................................................................................................17
F. ORAL PRESENTATIONS ...............................................................................................................................17
G. INCURRED EXPENSES..................................................................................................................................17
H. ARREARAGES ................................................................................................................................................17
I. VERIFICATION OF REGISTRATION AND TAX PAYMENT....................................................................17
J. ECONOMY OF PREPARATION ....................................................................................................................17
K. PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT NOTICE .......................................................................................................17
L. EXECUTION OF PROPOSALS ......................................................................................................................17
M. DISCREPANCIES, EXPLANATIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS.................................................................18
N. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE.............................................................................................................................18
O. REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS........................................................................................................18
P. OFFEROR RESPONSIBILITIES .....................................................................................................................18
Q. FALSE STATEMENTS....................................................................................................................................18
R. PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR; TAXES..............................................................................................18
S. PRESS RELEASES ..........................................................................................................................................19
T. RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE ........................................................................................................................19
U. NON-VISUAL ACCESS ..................................................................................................................................19
V. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING .......................................................................19
W. PARKING.........................................................................................................................................................19
X. SMOKING ........................................................................................................................................................19
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
PreBid/-Proposal Conference and Site Visit Response Form …….……………………..……20
Offeror Information Sheet ……………………………………………….………….………...21
Proposal Price Instructions & Sample Form …………………………….…….……………...22
MBE Affidavits and Forms …………………………………………….….………………….24
• D-1A MBE Utilization and Fair Solicitation Affidavit & MBE Participation Schedule
(must be submitted with Bid/Proposal)
• D-1B Waiver Guidance
• D-1C Good Faith Efforts Documentation to Support Waiver Request
• D-1D MBE Subcontractor Unavailability Certificate
• D-2
Outreach Efforts Compliance Statement
• D-3A MBE Subcontractor Project Participation Certification
• D-3B MBE Prime Project Participation Certification
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