About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Montgomery County Department of Police seeks a qualified vendor under the Local Small Business Reserve Program to supply customized tamper-evident plastic evidence bags in multiple sizes for offsite performance. The contractor must provide durable bags featuring permanent adhesive seal closures and tamper-indicating borders that support strict chain-of-custody standards during evidence collection, transport, and storage. Only onshore U.S. organizations are eligible to bid. Interested offerors must email technical questions by November 9, 2026, and submit electronic proposals to [email protected] no later than 2:00 PM EST on November 17, 2026. Proposals must include a cost proposal, technical documentation, quality control details, past performance references, and three physical samples of each required bag size delivered prior to closing.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Montgomery County Government
- Solicitation No.
- 1203417
Scope of work
- Durable tamper-evident adhesive-seal plastic evidence bags with permanent single-use adhesive closures
- Bags constructed from puncture-resistant and tear-resistant plastic film with a minimum thickness of 3.0 mil up to 6.0 mil
- Tamper-indicating border and markings along the perimeter revealing cutting, tearing, or manipulation
- Two to three size options, including minimum size 9.5 x 12 inches and maximum size 15 x 20 inches
- Direct printing of Montgomery County Police chain-of-custody forms and place barcode labels here on bag exterior
- Durable, chemical-resistant, and smear-resistant printing and customization
- Order fulfillment and delivery within a required 12-week lead time
- Order summaries, delivery documentation, and detailed invoices
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Samples and Standards | Not specified |
| Experience and Qualifications | Not specified |
| Cost Proposal (Attachment D) | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Application submitted or currently certified as a Local Small Business under the County's LSBRP prior to the proposal due date
- Minimum of five years experience supplying tamper-evident evidence packaging
- Must be in Good Standing with MD-SDAT (Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation)
- Compliance with all applicable manufacturing, labeling, and evidentiary standards
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Acknowledgment Page (Attachment B)
- References (Attachment C)
- Cost Proposal / Pricing Sheet (Attachment D)
- Documentation demonstrating ability to supply customized bags with MCP label requirements
- Documentation describing strength, security, tamper-indicating technologies, and contamination prevention
- Documentation demonstrating experience supplying evidence control materials to comparable jurisdictions
- Documentation outlining proposed production, delivery timeline, logistics plan, and supply chain stability
- Documentation of quality-control processes for adhesive-seal tamper-evident products
- Three physical product samples of each size
- Wage Requirements Law forms, if applicable
Key dates
- Issue Date
- 10/28/2026
- Questions due
- 11/9/2026
- Proposals due
- 11/17/2026 no later than 2PM EST
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email and physical delivery for samples
- Instructions
- Submit proposals electronically to [email protected]. Deliver three product samples of each size packaged as they will be delivered during the contract term to 100 Edison Park Drive, Terrace Level prior to the closing date.
Contract details
- Term
- Begins upon signature by the Director, Office of Procurement, and ends upon full performance or one year from execution date, with renewal options.
- Set-aside / preference
- Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP)
- Place of performance
- 100 Edison Park Drive, Terrace Level, Gaithersburg/Montgomery County, MD (delivery/samples); manufacturing offsite.
- Insurance and bonding
- Mandatory coverage by insurers licensed in Maryland: Products/manufacturers errors and omissions insurance not less than specified limits; Workers' Compensation meeting Maryland statutory requirements with Employers' Liability; commercial general liability, automobile liability, and excess/umbrella naming Montgomery County, MD as additional insured; minimum 30 days written notice of cancellation.