24oz. Water Bottle w/ Breastfeeding Message

The Maryland Department of Health’s WIC program is seeking a qualified vendor to supply 10,000 customized, reusable 24‑oz plastic water bottles with flip‑straw lids for breastfeeding participants. Bottles must be purple, feature the Maryland WIC logo, a breastfeeding graphic, and a silicone band message, and be shipped to the WIC Distribution Center in Hagerstown, MD by March 1 2027. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, small‑business‑reserve procurement limited to certified small businesses; total bid price may not exceed $40,000. Bidders must submit one sample (un‑imprinted) and a hard‑copy artwork proof with their sealed bid package by mail. Technical offers are evaluated first; the lowest responsive price wins. Ongoing post‑award requirements include weekly status updates, delivery notifications, and compliance with federal funding and environmental‑preferable‑product policies. • Quantity: 10,000 bottles (all‑inclusive price ≤ $40,000) • Specifications: 24 fl oz Tritan copolyester, purple bottle & lid, flip‑straw, custom imprint • Delivery deadline: No later than March 1 2027 to 947 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown, MD 21742 • Small‑Business Reserve: Yes (certified by GOSBA) • Submission method: Mail‑only (sample + bid package) by Nov 20 2026 2:00 PM • Primary contact: Danielle Fields, Procurement Officer (email above)