IMG_0088.pdf

This is a project description document for NEC Legacy PBX Removal Services under Maryland's PBX IV - Telecommunications Equipment and Services Master Contract (001B0600162). The procurement is limited to master contractors already awarded contracts under the referenced master agreement and involves the removal and decommissioning of legacy NEC Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telecommunications equipment. The scope of work encompasses the physical removal of NEC PBX systems from specified locations, proper disconnection of all associated cabling and connections, safe handling and transport of equipment, and appropriate disposal or recycling of the removed systems in compliance with environmental regulations. The project addresses the modernization of the state's telecommunications infrastructure by systematically retiring outdated PBX technology in favor of contemporary solutions.

Pricing for the removal services will be established through the secondary competition Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) process, with specific costs to be determined based on the number of locations requiring removal services and the complexity of each installation. Only contractors holding active master contracts under PBX IV are eligible to submit bids, ensuring that only pre-qualified vendors with demonstrated telecommunications expertise and capacity can participate. This procurement represents an ongoing effort to manage legacy equipment removal as the state transitions its communications systems, with the secondary competition format allowing for cost-effective solicitation of services without requiring a full competitive process among unvetted contractors.