Description
The Comptroller of Maryland is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) to extend support and warranty for existing IBM zSeries mainframe equipment. Only Master Contractors that already hold the related hardware contract (060B2490022) and meet Small Business Reserve qualifications may submit. Bids must be emailed, password‑protected, and submitted by September 25 2026. The contract will cover installation, training, extended warranty, and security/camera peripherals, with an anticipated performance period from October 1 2026 through September 30 2029 (approximately three years). The award will be based on price and conformance with specifications.
• Scope: Mainframe hardware maintenance, warranty extensions, installation and training services, and peripheral security equipment.
• Eligible bidders: Certified small‑business Master Contractors already holding the referenced hardware contract.
• Submission method: Email to the agency point of contact; password‑protected files only.
• Key dates: Submission deadline = Sep 25 2026 9:00 AM EST; performance period ≈ Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2029.
• Evaluation: Primarily price, then technical conformance.
• Contact: Susan Phillips, Procurement Officer, [email protected].