E00P7600204 Lenovo PORFP.pdf

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Lenovo ThinkCentres **SBR - Master Contractor Only**
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BPM058536
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Maryland

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This is a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) issued by the Comptroller of Maryland, Office of Administration and Finance, for Lenovo desktop and peripheral equipment under the Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet 2015 Master Contract (060B5400007). The solicitation requests 50 units of Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Gen 5 desktop computers configured with AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700GE processors, 16 GB DDR5 memory, 512 GB SSD storage, Windows 11 Pro, and a 3-year on-site warranty with 3-year Keep Your Drive add-on, as well as 100 units of Lenovo ThinkPad USB4 Docks with 135W adapters. The delivery location is the Comptroller of Maryland ITD facility at 108 Carroll Street in Annapolis, Maryland, with all items needed as soon as possible. The proposal due date is August 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, with questions closing on August 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days following the due date, and bidders must provide estimated ship dates and lead times for each item.

This is a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement limited exclusively to certified small business vendors meeting Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article requirements 14-501-14-505 and certified through the GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program. Only current Master Contractors under contract 060B5400007 are eligible to submit bids and may include a Letter of Authorization (LOA) with their proposal. Bidders must be authorized Lenovo resellers and must submit screenshots of the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). Bids must be password-protected prior to submission, with passwords sent separately after the due date. All invoicing should be directed to itinvoices@marylandtaxes.gov, and proper invoices must include contractor information, FEIN/SSN, contract and purchase order numbers, and itemized goods descriptions. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor providing the most advantageous offer based on price and conformance with specifications.

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Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet 2015 Master Contract

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Section 1 –General Information

PORFP Number:

E00P7600204

BPM058536

PORFP Type:

Fixed Price

Functional Area/s (FA) for this PORFP:

(Check all that apply)

FA I (Desktop/Laptops/Ruggedized/Laptops/Associated Peripherals)

FA II (Tablets/Ruggedized Tablets/Associated Peripherals) FA III (Installation) + FA I FA III (Installation) + FA II FA IV (Manufacturer’s Extended Warranty)

Note: FA III may not be purchased alone and may not exceed 49% of the PORFP value.

Manufacturer Name

Lenovo

Designated Small Business Reserve?(SBR):

Yes

This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which the 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 the 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 III Below (See “DESKTOP, LAPTOP, AND TABLET 2015 Master Contract MBE

Participation Worksheet”):

N/A

PORFP Issue Date:

mm/dd/yyyy

8/21/2026 PROPOSAL DUE

DATE and TIME:

8/31/2026

10:00 AM

Place of Performance: Comptroller of Maryland - ITD 108 Carroll Street (Loading Dock - Northwest Street) Annapolis, MD 21401

Special Instructions:

LIMITED TO MASTER CONTRACTORS

Only Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet 2015 Master Contract, 060B5400007, 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 https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/sbr-program.aspx https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/SBR-Registration.aspx

Revised 051623 2 may submit an LOA with their bid to be considered for the award.

BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) responses will be accepted through e-mail to the Agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2.

• All bids must be password protected by the bidder prior to submission.

• Bidders must e-mail the password-protected bid to the Agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2.

• DO NOT SEND PASSWORDS WITH BID E-MAIL.

• The password must be e-mailed separately from the bid after the bid due date.

Questions Due (Closing) Date and Time:

8/26/2026 at 5:00 PM EDT Questions must be submitted in writing with the subject line, “Question for PORFP # E00P7600204,” 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.

2. Purchase new and unused equipment.

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

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

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

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

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9. If applicable, the Master Contractor must provide a Mercury Affidavit:

https://doit.maryland.gov/contracts/Documents/DesktopLapt op2015/mercury_affidavit.pdf.

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

Security Requirements (if applicable):

N/A

Invoicing Instructions:

Send invoice to via e-mail to itinvoices@marylandtaxes.gov.

An invoice not satisfying the requirements of a Proper Invoice (as defined at COMAR 21.06.09.01 and .02) cannot be processed for payment. To be considered a Proper Invoice, invoices must include the following information without error:

1) Contractor name and address;

2) Remittance address;

3) Federal taxpayer identification (FEIN) number, social security number, as appropriate;

4) Invoice period (i.e. time period during which services covered by invoice were performed);

5) Invoice date;

6) Invoice number;

7) State-assigned Contract number;

8) State-assigned (Blanket) Purchase Order number(s);

9) Goods or services provided;

10) Amount due; and

11) Any additional documentation required by regulation or the Contract.

For items of work for which there is one-time pricing, those items shall be billed within 30 days of acceptance.

For items of work for which there is annual pricing, items shall be billed annually. The first year’s invoice shall be billed within 30 days of contract start. Each additional year shall be billed on the anniversary of the first year’s invoice.

Section 2 – Agency Point of Contact (POC) Information

Agency / Division Name: Comptroller of Maryland, Office of Administration and Finance

Agency POC Name: Susan Phillips Agency POC

Phone Number:

410-260-6043

Agency POC E-mail Address:

sphillips@marylandtaxes.gov Agency POC Fax:

Agency POC Mailing Address:

Comptroller of Maryland, Office of Administration and Finance 80 Calvert Street, Room 215, Annapolis, MD 21401 https://doit.maryland.gov/contracts/Documents/DesktopLaptop2015/mercury_affidavit.pdf https://doit.maryland.gov/contracts/Documents/DesktopLaptop2015/mercury_affidavit.pdf mailto:itinvoices@marylandtaxes.gov mailto:sphillips@marylandtaxes.gov

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

Agency On-site Contact Name:

Julianne Brown

Agency On-site Phone Number:

410.260.7861

Agency On-site E-mail Address:

jbrown@marylandtaxes.gov

Agency On-site Fax:

Agency On-site Address: Comptroller of Maryland - ITD 108 Carroll Street (Loading Dock - Northwest Street) Annapolis, MD 21401

Section 4 – Scope of Work

FA I – Desktop, Laptops and Ruggedized Laptops 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*) *Business Need / Required Functionality

ThinkCentre M75q Gen 5, AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 8700GE (see below)

Product Name Product Description Part # Qty Due Date mm/dd/yyyy

1. Lenovo ThinkCentre ThinkCentre M75q Gen 5, AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 8700GE (3.65GHz up to 5.10 GHz), 16 GB DDR5-5200MT/s

(SODIMM) -

512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal, Integrated Graphics, Integrated Ethernet, Realtek Wi-Fi 6 RTL8852BE 2x2 AX & Bluetooth

5.1 or above, USB Traditional, Black Keyboard, USB Calliope Mouse (Black), Optional DP Port, No Vertical Stand, 90W 89% Power Adapter, No VESA Mount, BIOS Absolute Enabled, Ready to Provision (RTP), Thermal Kit 35W Tiny, ENHANCED_ASSET_TAG, Windows 11 Pro 64, 3 Year On-site Warranty with 3 Year Keep Your Drive Add On

12RRSFYL00 50 ASAP

2. Lenovo ThinkPad Dock

ThinkPad USB4 Dock 5000 (with 135W Adapter)

40BF0135US 100 ASAP

mailto:jbrown@marylandtaxes.gov

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FA II – Tablets, Ruggedized Tablets 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*) *Business Need / Required Functionality

N/A

Product Name Product Description Model # Qty

Due Date

1.

2.

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

Installation / Training Services

Deliverables

Start Date

End Date

1. N/A

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

Warranty Requirements

Deliverables

Start Date

End Date

1. 3 Year On-site Warranty with 3 Year Keep Your Drive Add On (see above)

Section 5 – Evaluation Criteria

1. Price

2. Conformance with specifications

Basis for Award Recommendation The agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2 will recommend the award to a responsive and responsible Master Contractor that provides the most advantageous offer considering the price and evaluation factors above. The agency Point of Contact will initiate and deliver a PO to the selected Master Contractor.

All awards from this PORFP shall comply with the requirements of COMAR 21.05.13.06.

NO BID NOTICE/VENDOR FEEDBACK FORM

To help us improve the quality of State solicitations, and to make our procurement process more responsive and business friendly, please provide comments and suggestions regarding this solicitation. Please return your comments with your response. If you have chosen not to respond to this solicitation, please e-mail or fax this completed form to the attention of the Agency Point of Contact listed in Section 2.

Title: Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet 2015 Master Contract Solicitation No: 060B5400007

PORFP: E00P7600204

1. If you have chosen not to respond to this solicitation, please indicate the reason(s) below:

� Other commitments preclude our participation at this time.

� The subject of the solicitation is not something we ordinarily provide.

� We are inexperienced in the work/commodities required.

� Specifications are unclear, too restrictive, etc. (Explain in REMARKS section)

� The scope of work is beyond our present capacity.

� Doing business with the State is simply too complicated. (Explain in REMARKS section)

� We cannot be competitive. (Explain in REMARKS section)

� The time allotted for the completion of the Bid is insufficient.

� Prior State of Maryland contract experience was unprofitable or otherwise unsatisfactory. (Explain in REMARKS section)

� Other: _________________________________________________________

2. If you have submitted a response to this solicitation but wish to offer suggestions or express concerns, please use the REMARKS section below.

REMARKS: _________________________________________________________________

Offeror Name: ________________________________ Date: _______________________

Contact Person: _________________________________ Phone (____) _____ - ________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address:____________________________________________________________

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