Montgomery County, Maryland is seeking proposals for office supplies. This solicitation is reserved for certified local small businesses registered with the county's LSBRP. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 23, 2026, 3:00 PM EST via www. ***. *. * optional pre-submission conference is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Vendors must register with Bidnet Direct. Key requirements include next-business-day delivery for orders received by 2 PM EST, F. O. B. destination, and a guaranteed fill rate of 98%. The contract term is one year, with four one-year renewal options. The award will be based on a combination of mandatory requirements, written proposal evaluation, interview, and site visit.
Orders received by 2 PM EST will be delivered the next business day. Emergency orders must be delivered within four hours.
The county's standard payment terms are net 30 days. Prompt payment discounts may be offered.
The award will be based on a comprehensive evaluation including mandatory requirements, written proposal evaluation, interview, and site visit. Price is also a factor.
Offerors must be certified local small businesses registered with the LSBRP, capable of providing a full-line catalog, have an online ordering system, a dedicated account manager, and a distribution network for countywide delivery.
Failure to comply with conditions may result in refusal to accept goods. Failure to provide reports may result in a cure process.
An optional pre-submission conference will be held on July 8, 2026. A site visit evaluation is part of the award criteria for the top three ranked offerors.
Protests must be delivered to the Director, Office of Procurement, within ten days after the proposed contract award is publicly posted, or before the proposal submission due date and time if seeking cancellation or amendment.
Proposals submitted after the due date and time will not be considered. Failure to meet LSBRP requirements or submit required documentation may result in rejection. Failure to complete wage requirement forms may lead to rejection.
