Description
The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure fifty (50) Apple MacBook Pro 16‑inch “Space Black” laptops, including AppleCare+ warranty and related accessories. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by 11:00 AM EST on October 14, 2026. The successful vendor must be an authorized Apple Premium Business Partner, deliver the equipment to the MHBE’s Baltimore address by January 31, 2027, and provide all necessary handling equipment for unloading. Invoicing is required within 30 days of receipt, and payment will be made by electronic funds transfer within 30 days of a proper invoice. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, one‑time purchase, and the award will be based on the lowest responsive total price.
• Quantity: 50 Apple MacBook Pro 16‑inch (Space Black) – model Z1N0, M5 Pro chip, 48 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 140 W charger, full accessory set.
• Required warranty: AppleCare+ for each unit.
• Delivery deadline: January 31, 2027 to 750 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202.
• Mandatory electronic submission via eMMA; no paper or fax bids accepted.
• Pre‑bid conference (virtual) on September 15, 2026 – registration required but not mandatory.
• Minimum qualification: must provide a letter of authorization proving status as an Apple Premium Business Partner.
• Evaluation: lowest total bid price wins.