Hardware_2012_Master_Contract_Website_Homepage.pdf

The document is a Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) Hardware 2012 Master Contract website homepage, which establishes a statewide contract vehicle for procuring hardware and related technology services. 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 contract was newly issued under COMAR 21.05.13, with regulations effective March 11, 2019, and an expansion window anticipated for 2020/2021 that will allow new Master Contractors to propose additions to functional areas.

The contract is a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) with number 060B2490022, designed to support state and local government procurement needs. New Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) regulations were adopted on June 9, 2014, and the contract provides opportunities for businesses to become Master Contractors. Potential vendors can propose to be added to the contract during the expansion window, with interested parties directed to complete an IT Contracts Solicitation Request Form. Additional information and questions can be directed to the Department of Information Technology's central procurement email address.