The Maryland state government, specifically the Department of Human Services across Baltimore County and Edgemont CDP, is conducting a Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP) for procuring 1,690 Dell laptops under the Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet 2015 Master Contract (solicitation number BPM051242). This procurement is specifically targeting Dell Pro 16 Plus laptops with specific technical configurations, including an Intel Core Ultra 5 238V vPro processor, 32GB memory, Windows 11 Pro, integrated Intel Arc graphics, and a backlit Copilot key keyboard. Only Master Contractors currently awarded under contract 060B5400007 are eligible to submit bids, with proposals due by June 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. Bids must be submitted via email to boladale.katunga@maryland.gov and must be password-protected, with bidders required to be authorized Dell resellers. The desired laptop delivery date is July 12, 2025, and all pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days after the proposal due date. Evaluation will focus on the most advantageous offer considering price and specified evaluation factors. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which means only certified small businesses meeting specific statutory requirements can participate in the bidding process. Contractors are prohibited from imposing restocking fees for returned items, and invoicing will follow specific state requirements with one-time pricing items billed within 30 days of acceptance and annual pricing items billed annually. Bidders must provide a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with their proposal and include peripheral items such as Dell Pro 24 Plus USB-C Hub Monitors and Dell Wired Keyboard and Mouse sets. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the quote includes detailed specifications for 1,690 laptop units with associated monitoring and input devices. The procurement emphasizes competitive bidding and seeks to provide a comprehensive technology solution for the Maryland Department of Human Services, with a focus on standardized, high-performance computing equipment.
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PORF_-_OTHS-OTHS-26-008_-_1690_Laptops.pdf | 241KB | 5/23/25 | ||
MSRP-_1690_Dell_Laptops-Redacted.pdf | 898KB | 5/23/25 |