Hardware_2012_Master_Contract_Website_Homepage.pdf

The document is a website homepage for the Maryland Department of Information Technology's Hardware 2012 Master Contract, a statewide contract vehicle enabling state and local agencies to procure various hardware and technology equipment. The contract covers six functional areas: servers and associated peripherals, printers and associated peripherals, network communications equipment, installation and training services, manufacturer's extended warranty, and security cameras and associated peripherals. The Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) Number is 060B249022, and the contract was newly issued with regulations effective March 11, 2019. An expansion window for the contract is anticipated in 2020/2021, during which new offerors may propose to become Master Contractors and existing contractors may propose to add functional areas.

The contract includes provisions for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) regulations, with new MBE regulations for agencies and business communities effective June 9, 2014. Agencies interested in the contract should direct questions or concerns to the Department of Information Technology's central procurement email. Updates to the contract indicate that agency buyers are advised that all PORFP, TOFRP, and RFR awards, modifications, and option renewals valued over $200K now require BPW approval. Contractors can access additional information through various links on the webpage, including the Hardware 2012 Contract Home, Functional Areas Descriptions, PORFP Procedures, and Master Contractor Contact/Pricing Information.