2.1.1 The Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP or the "Department") is issuing this Invitation for Bids (IFB) in order to procure the services defined in this Section 2, as specified in this IFB, from a contract between the successful bidder(s) and the Maryland Department of State Police: To perform mobile comprehensive audiometric examinations for selected Maryland Department of State Police employees. It is the State’s intention to obtain goods and services, as specified in this IFB, from a contract between the selected Bidder and the State. 2.1.2 This is a single award. See IFB Section 4.21 Bid Evaluation Criteria and Award Basis for more Contract award information. 2.1.3 A Contract award does not ensure a Contractor will receive all or any State business under the Contract. 2.1.4 A Bidder, either directly or through its subcontractor(s), must be able to provide all goods and services and meet all of the requirements requested in this solicitation and the successful Bidder (the Contractor) shall remain responsible for Contract performance regardless of subcontractor participation in the work. 2.1.5 Maryland State and local entities as defined in Finance and Procurement §13-110(a) and nonprofit entities within the State of Maryland may purchase from the Contractor goods or services covered by the Contract at the same prices chargeable to the State. All such purchases by non-executive branch entities, non-State governments, government agencies or nonprofit entities: • Shall constitute Contracts between the Contractor and that entity; • Shall not constitute purchases by the State or State agencies under the Contract; • Shall not be binding or enforceable against the State; and • May be subject to other terms and conditions agreed to by the Contractor and the purchaser.
