Description
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking bids from Master Contractors already holding a COTS 2012 contract (060B2490021) to modernize its legacy Informatica PowerCenter environment. The work involves migrating the existing ETL platform to a cloud‑based solution while preserving all current workflows, ensuring continuity for the Education Data Warehouse, Report Card databases, and annual state reporting processes. The contract is a fixed‑price, single‑award purchase order; vendors must be authorized resellers of Informatica, provide a Letter of Authorization, and include MSRP screenshots. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by 2:00 PM EST on 01 Oct 2026. The award will be made to the most advantageous responsive and responsible contractor based on price and compliance with the detailed requirements.
• Eligible bidders: Only Master Contractors under the existing COTS 2012 contract.
• Scope: Cloud migration of Informatica PowerCenter, licensing of new software, installation, training, and ongoing maintenance.
• Delivery: State‑wide (no specific site visit required).
• Pricing: Must be valid for at least 90 days; annual pricing to be billed per year, one‑time items within 30 days of acceptance.
• Evaluation: Price and compliance with COMAR 21.05.13.06 criteria.
• Submission: Electronic via eMMA; include LOA, MSRP screenshot, and required agreements (EULA, etc.).