FC-192-26 PORFP MPA.pdf

Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) Radio Communications 2018 Master Contract

Section 1 – General Information PORFP Number:

(ADPICS PO Number)

FC-192-26

PORFP Type:

(Select one category from drop down list)

-Fixed Price

-Time & Materials (FA IV only)

Functional Area/s (FA) for this PORFP:

(Check all that apply)

Check the applicable FA or FA combination for this PORFP. Check all that apply:

FA I (Two-Way Radio Equipment) FA II (Communications Consoles & Associated Equipment) FA III Microwave Radio Equipment, Ancillary and Test

Equipment and Installation Supplies FA IV (Installation, Repair & Preventive Maintenance)

Designated Small Business Reserve?(SBR):

No

Small Business Preference (SBP)

Yes

Use the Radio Communications Master Contract 2018 MBE Participation Worksheet (Under “MBE Participation” under “quick links” on the Radio Communications Master Contract 2018 web site) and enter the resulting “Recommended MBE Goal” from the worksheet as a percentage.

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Goal for FA IV Below (See “Radio Communications 2018 Master Contract MBE Participation

Worksheet”):

0 %

PORFP Issue Date:

(mm/dd/yyyy)

8/11/2026 PROPOSAL DUE

DATE/TIME:

9/22/2026 2:00 pm est

Place of Performance: The Cruise Maryland Terminal 2001 E. McComas St.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Special Instructions: Offerors are invited to attend a site visit to review the project location and existing infrastructure associated with this PORFP. The site visit will be held at 2001 E. McComas St. on August 17,2026 at 10:00 am. Offerors should RSVP to the Procurement Officer by August 11, 2026. Attendance is optional. Any questions arising from the site visit must be submitted in writing in accordance with the PORFP instructions.

LIMITED TO MASTER CONTRACTORS

Only Master Contractors that are awarded a contract under the Radio Communications 2018 Master Contract BPO #060B7400088, 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:

8/24/2026 2:00 PM EDT

Questions must be submitted in writing with the subject line, "Question for PORFP # FC-192-26." They must be submitted via e-mail to the Procurement Officer cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov 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. If the Master Contractor proposes equipment from a manufacturer that requires authorized reseller or integrator status, the Master Contractor shall, upon request, provide documentation demonstrating its authorization to sell, install, and support the proposed equipment. Documentation may include a Letter of Authorization (LOA) or other evidence acceptable to the State.

7. Bids must be received by the due date and time listed in the solicitation. Bids that are not received by the due date and https://mdprocurement.freshdesk.com/support/solutions mailto:cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov time will not be accepted.

8. 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

9. 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):

Invoicing Instructions: Submit all invoices electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.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., the 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: Department of Information Technology

Agency POC Name: Cherise Edmonds Agency POC Phone Number:

(410) 697-9672

Agency POC Email Address:

Cherise.edmonds@marylan d.gov

Agency POC Fax:

Agency POC Mailing Address:

100 Community Place Crownsville MD 21032

Section 3 – Delivery Address / Work Site POC Information (if different from above) https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/04/Attachment-K-MercuryAffidavit.pdf https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/04/Attachment-K-MercuryAffidavit.pdf https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/04/Attachment-K-MercuryAffidavit.pdf https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/04/Attachment-K-MercuryAffidavit.pdf https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/04/Attachment-K-MercuryAffidavit.pdf mailto:doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov mailto:Cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov mailto:Cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov

Agency On-site Contact Name:

Jennifer Zambito Sean Jarvins

Agency On-site Phone Number:

(410) 274 7725

(227) 268 3782

Agency On-site Email Address:

Jennifer.zambito@maryland .gov sean.javins@maryland.gov

Agency On-site Fax:

Agency On-site Address: 100 Community Place Crownsville MD 21032 Section 4 – Scope of Work

FA I – Two-Way Radio Equipment (Provide itemized list of required equipment and model number/s. If type of equipment is unknown, describe required functionality):

List Required Two-Way Radio Equipment, and Model Number/s

Quantity

1. See attached Specification document.

Due Date for Delivery:

(mm/dd/yyyy)

FA II – Communications Consoles and Associated Equipment (Provide itemized list of required consoles/equipment and model number/s. If type of consoles/equipment is unknown, describe required functionality):

List Required Communications Consoles and Associated Equipment, and Model Number/s

Quantity

FA III – Microwave Radio Equipment, Ancillary and Test Equipment and Installation Supplies

(Provide itemized list of required services and deliverables) List Required Installation, Repair & Preventative Maintenance Services

List deliverables

FA IV – Installation, Repair and Preventative Maintenance Services (Provide itemized list of required services and deliverables)

List Required Installation, Repair & Preventative Maintenance Services

Deliverables

1. See attached Specification document.

Est. Work Start Date:

(mm/dd/yyyy)

TBD

mailto:Jennifer.zambito@maryland.gov mailto:Jennifer.zambito@maryland.gov mailto:sean.javins@maryland.gov

Est. Work End Date:

TBD

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Goal for FA IV (See “Radio Communications 2018 Master Contract MBE /SBR Participation Worksheet”):

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

1. The design and offered materials are compliant with NFPA as specified in the PORFP to include, but should specifically address BDA filtering/transmission delay, Battery Back Up capacity, and alarming.

2. The design ensures the percentage and DAQ quality levels are met as specified in the PORFP.

3. The system can be integrated into the MD FiRST RF environment without causing undue degradation or noise on the macro system.

4. Price

Basis for Award Recommendation Evaluation criteria for award will be established at the PORFP level. 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.