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

Only Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Hardware 2012 Master Contract Name and BPO # 060B2490022 are eligible to submit a bid in response to this secondary competition Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP). This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which award will be limited to certified small business vendors. Only businesses that meet the statutory requirements set forth in State Finance and Procurement Article, 14-501 - 14-505, Annotated Code of Maryland, and that are certified by GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program are eligible for award of a contract. Information on eligibility for the SBR program is available on the following website: Information on the SBR Vendor Registration processes is available on the following website: Questions Due (Closing) Date and Time: 4/10/2023 at 4:00 PM EDT. Questions must be submitted in writing with the subject line, "Question for PORFP # FC-732-23" and be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Procurement Officer no later than the date and time specified. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The Department reserves the right to purchase more or less than the specified quantity to the extent limited by funding. Purchase new and unused equipment. The Master Contractor shall not impose a restocking fee if an item is returned due to damage or incorrect product shipped. The Master Contractor must provide the estimated ship date/lead time for each item listed in the PORFP.5. Please allow proposals/quotes provided in response to this PORFP to be valid for at least 90 days after the set due date above. The Master Contractor must be an authorized reseller for Juniper. The state reserves the right to request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the Manufacturer or Distributor. The Master Contractor must include a screen shot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with the bid. Master Contractors must provide the estimated ship date/lead time for each item listed in the PORFP. Software must be delivered to: Maryland Department of Information Technology Attn: Brian Kline 2409 Peppermill Road Suite K-P Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Invoicing Instructions Email invoices to: doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov. Invoice(s) shall be submitted within 10 days of delivering the equipment and shall include at a minimum the following: Name and address of the Agency being billed Reference the States assigned PORFP number. Contractor name, mailing address, social security number or Federal Tax ID number, and phone number. Reference the States assigned PORFP number. Contractor name, mailing address, social security number or Federal Tax ID number, and phone number. Date, invoice number, and amount due. Signed and dated. Proof of delivery including packing slip or delivery confirmation, and equipment serial numbers. Small Business Reserve Designation Yes