This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Annapolis, Maryland. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) issues this Request for Proposal (RFP) on behalf of Judicial Information Systems (JIS) to establish a pool of Master Contractors by region (I through IV) to provide cable and wiring materials and services. The AOC is seeking proposals from prospective Offerors to provide services, and associated materials, for cable and wiring across all Maryland Judiciary divided into four (4) regions (I through IV). The cabling and wiring services, and associated materials includes structured cable and wiring for copper and fiber optics cable (i.e., inside Judiciary premises and between adjacent buildings where existing pathways exist for communication cabling), as well as ancillary equipment used to support data, video and voice applications. On an extremely rare and limited basis, the AOC may require the installation, relocation, preventative and routine maintenance of outside plant fiber optic and communications cable. The service regions are defined in Attachment 2 - Service Regions. The contract term will be for a period of one (1) year after the date of contract execution with the AOC retaining the sole right to exercise four (4) one-year renewal options at its discretion. The AOC reserves the right to cancel this RFP; accept or reject any and all proposals, in whole or in part, received in response to this RFP; or waive or permit cure of minor irregularities and conduct discussions with all Offerors in any manner necessary to serve the best interests of the AOC. The AOC also reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to award a Contract based upon the written proposals received without prior discussions or negotiations. Neither multiple nor alternate proposals will be accepted. Attendance at the Pre-proposal Conference is encouraged to facilitate better preparation of proposals. If the solicitation includes an MBE or VSBE goal, failure to attend the Pre-proposal Conference will be taken into consideration as part of the evaluation of an Offerors good faith effort if there is a waiver request. MBE & VSBE subcontractors are encouraged to attend the Pre-proposal Conference to solicit their services to potential Offerors. Offerors shall direct all communication regarding this RFP to the Procurement Officer. Submit questions to the Procurement Officer, by email, or through the opportunity Q&A section on the Procurement Portal no later than the date indicated on the solicitation. The Procurement Officer, based on the availability of time to research and communicate, shall answer questions at their discretion prior to the proposal closing date and time. Answers to all substantive questions that are not clearly specific only to one (1) Offeror will be answered via Addenda and will be furnished to all potential Offerors known to have received the RFP as posted on the Procurement Portal and posted on eMMA. The statements and interpretations contained in responses to any questions, whether responded to verbally or in writing, are not binding on the AOC unless issued in writing as an addendum. The objective of the Diversity & Outreach Programs is to encourage and increase participation in AOC procurements by Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprises (VSBE). Minority Business Enterprise MBEs are encouraged to respond to this solicitation notice as Prime Contractors. To participate as an MBE in AOC procurements, MBEs must be certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). Additional information regarding certification can be located on the MDOT. There is no MBE goal established for this solicitation. Veteran-owned Small Business Enterprise VSBEs are encouraged to respond to this solicitation notice as Prime Contractors. VSBEs must complete three (3) steps: Vendor Registration, Veteran Verification, and VSBE Certification. These steps are outlined by the State of Maryland VSBE program. Additional information regarding certification can be located electronically. There is no VSBE goal established for this solicitation. The AOC will assess the potential for an MBE and/or VSBE subcontractor participation goal for each PORFP with an estimated value exceeding $200,000.00 issued under the resultant Master Contract, and if appropriate, will set a goal. a. The AOC reserves the right to set an MBE and/or VSBE subcontractor participation goal for PORFPs with an estimated value of $200,000.00 or less. b. PORFPs will include instructions for MBE and/or VSBE subcontractor participation goals (as applicable).