Maternity Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that all proposals are due on 05/22/2026 @2:00 PM CST.

The bid notice states that in accordance with 25 U. S. C. 47 the Buy Indian Act, the signature below constitutes self-certification that the offeror meets the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise.

The bid notice states that any false or misleading information submitted by an enterprise when submitting an offer in consideration of an award set aside under the authority of the Buy Indian Act is a violation of the law and punishable under 18 **** claims submitted as part of contract performance are subject to the penalties enumerated in 31 **** to **** and 18 U. S. C. 287.

The bid notice states that individual contracting officers may require documentation of eligibility before awarding a set aside or sole source contracts under the Buy Indian Act and awards may be subject to protest if the eligibility of the successful offeror is in question.

The bid responses are due by May 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST. Product delivery must occur within two weeks of receiving the order.

Payment terms are net 30 days from the date the state receives an error-free invoice with all necessary and complete supporting documentation. Percentage discounts may be offered for prompt payments, but must be in effect for 30 days or more to be considered.

The manufacturer shall include a written warranty for each product, based on commercial use, extending for a minimum term of one year from the date a product is available for use by the purchaser. Longer term warranties are desirable.

Awards will be made under the provisions of 29 V. S. A. § 903. All other considerations being equal, preference will be given to resident bidders of the state and/or products raised or manufactured in the state, followed by purchase of goods produced in the United States, and then bidders with practices that promote clean energy and address climate change.

Bidders must be registered with the Vermont Secretary of State's office and obtain a contractors business account number from the Vermont Department of Taxes. They must also disclose any conflicts of interest and provide references from at least three companies with whom they have transacted similar business in the last 12 months.

The notice mentions that untimely submission of a sample may constitute grounds for rejection of bid or cancellation of the contract. If a contractor defaults, the commissioner may procure a product substantially equal to an enhanced sample from other sources, charging the contractor for any additional costs incurred.

A bidders conference will not be held.

Samples must be submitted by May 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST. Specific items and sizes are listed in the detailed requirements, and the sample package must include prepaid return shipping labels.

Any bidder requiring clarification or wishing to comment must submit specific questions in writing no later than the deadline for questions, which is April 29, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST. Questions or comments not raised in writing on or before this date are thereafter waived.