The Maryland Department of Health (MDH or "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 MDH. The successful bidders will provide laboratory services to patients in MDH Healthcare System facilities. 2.1.2 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. 2.1.3 The Department intends to make up to seven (7) awards for services performed in eleven (11) facilities spanning five regions. Section 2.2.1 Table 2.1 lists the facilities and the regions they are located in throughout the State of Maryland for the work under this IFB. See IFB Section 4.9 Award Basis for more Contract award information. 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: A. Shall constitute Contracts between the Contractor and that entity B. Shall not constitute purchases by the State or State agencies under the Contract C. Shall not be binding or enforceable against the State; and D. May be subject to other terms and conditions agreed to by the Contractor and the purchaser. 2.1.6 All Contract prices, terms, and conditions must be provided to any Maryland local government or nonprofit entity requesting services under the Contract. The Contractor bears the risk of determining whether or not a government, agency or organization with which the Contractor is dealing is a State entity.