20240502 Unitrends Backup Appliances Quantity 2 Support Renewal PORFP.docx

Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) Hardware Master Contract

Section 1 –General Information

PORFP Number:

(ADPICS PO Number)

WCCP4600042

PORFP Type:

(Select one category from drop down list)

Functional Area/s (FA) for this PORFP:

(Check all that apply) |_| FA I (Microcomputers / PCs / Servers / Associated Peripherals) |_| FA II (Printers / Associated Peripherals) |_| FA III (Network Communication Equipment) |_| FA IV (Installation / Training) + FA I |_| FA VI (Security / Cameras / Associated Peripherals)

|_| FA IV + FA II

|_| FA IV + FA III

|_| FA IV + FA V (Manufacturer’s Extended Warranty)

|_| FA IV + FA VI

|X| FA V

|_| FA VI (Security / Cameras / Associated Peripherals)

Manufacturer Name

Unitrends

Designated Small Business Reserve?(SBR):

(Select “Yes” or “No” from drop down list) Yes

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: https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/sbr-program.aspx

Information on the SBR Vendor Registration processes is available on the following website: https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/pages/sbr-registration.aspx

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Goal for FA IV Below (See “Hardware Master Contract MBE Participation Worksheet”):

N/A

PORFP Issue Date:

mm/dd/yyyy

10:00AM

10 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD. 21202

Special Instructions:

LIMITED TO MASTER CONTRACTORS

Only Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012, 060B2490022, are eligible to submit a bid in response to this secondary competition Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP). A current Master Contractor under the named Contract may submit an LOA with their bid to be considered for the award.

BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) responses will only be accepted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system.

Instructions on how to submit proposals electronically can be found under Vendor Instruction at: https://mdprocurement.freshdesk.com/support/solutions

Questions Due (Closing) Date and Time:

05/23/2024 at 12:00PM EDT Questions must be submitted in writing with the subject line, “Questions for PORFP #WCCP4600042,” and be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2 no later than the date and time specified.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The Department reserves the right to purchase more or less than the specified quantity to the extent limited by funding. Charges that are multiple years shall be provided at a per-year price.

1. Purchase new and unused equipment.

1. The Master Contractor shall not impose a restocking fee if an item is returned due to damage or incorrect product shipped.

1. The Master Contractor must provide the estimated ship date/lead time for each item listed in the PORFP.

1. Please allow for pricing provided in response to this PORFP to be valid for at least 90 days after the set due date above.

1. The Master Contractor must be an authorized reseller for the Manufacturer named in Section 1. The state reserves the right to request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the Manufacturer or Distributor.

1. The Master Contractor must include a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with the bid.

1. Bids must be received by the due date and time listed in the solicitation. Bids that are not received by the due date and time will not be accepted.

1. If applicable, the Master Contractor must provide a Mercury Affidavit: https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/04/Attachment-K-MercuryAffidavit.pdf

1. A "No Bid" form must be completed and submitted by the bid due date and time if your firm elects not to bid.

Invoicing Instructions:

Direct all invoices and related questions to the POC below.

Section 2 – Agency Point of Contact (POC) Information

Section 3 – Delivery Address / Work Site POC Information (if different from above)

Section 4 – Scope of Work

FA I – Microcomputers, PCs, Servers, and Associated Peripherals (Provide product specifications below. If some or all specifications are unknown, Master Contractors may propose products based on a detailed description in the Business Need / Required Functionality field*)

mm/dd/yyyy

1.

FA II - Printers and Associated Peripherals (Provide product specifications below. If some or all specifications are unknown, Master Contractors may propose products based on a detailed description in the Business Need / Required Functionality field*)

Due Date mm/dd/yyyy

1.

FA III - Network Communication Equipment (Provide product specifications below. If some or all specifications are unknown, Master Contractors may propose products based on a detailed description in the Business Need / Required Functionality field*)

mm/dd/yyyy

FA IV – Installation and Training Services (Provide a detailed description of required services and deliverables and include MBE goal listed above. MBE goal should be calculated only on FA IV value.

Installation / Training Services

Deliverables

Start Date mm/dd/yyyy

End Date mm/dd/yyyy

1.

FA V - Manufacturer’s Extended Warranty (Provide a detailed description of warranty requirements and deliverables)

Warranty Requirements

Deliverables

Start Date mm/dd/yyyy

End Date mm/dd/yyyy

1. RS8060SPLUNT3 6P: UNI Unitrends Model RS-8060HDW-EN Recovery Appliances with Unitrends Enterprise Plus Software Bundle - 1 Year Support on 8060S-100-70056 and 8060S-100-70068

1 Year support on units (2) 8060S-100-70056 & 8060S-100-70068

FA VI – Security, Cameras and Associated Peripherals (Provide product specifications below. If some or all specifications are unknown, Master Contractors may propose products based on a detailed description in the Business Need / Required Functionality field*)

mm/dd/yyyy

3.

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Section 5 – Evaluation Criteria – Technical Proposal (Provide a list of evaluation criteria in descending order of importance)

Evaluation Criteria

1. Lowest Price

Basis for Award Recommendation Evaluation criteria for award will be established at the PORFP level. PORFPs will be awarded in accordance with the competitive Sealed Proposals process under COMAR 21.05.03. The agency POC will recommend award to the Master Contractor whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the State, considering price and the evaluation factors set forth in the PORFP. The agency POC will initiate and deliver a PO to the selected Master Contractor.