13' & 14' MacBook Air & Accessories

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), through the Secretary's Office, is seeking bids on two 13-inch MacBook Air units with accessories and one 14.2-inch MacBook Air unit with accessories under Small Procurement SP270014, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST and a strict question-submission deadline of October 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. This is a Certified Small Business reserve procurement limited to vendors certified through the GOSBA Small Business Reserve Program and registered in eMMA as small businesses.

Vendors must be authorized resellers for Apple Inc. and provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer or distributor, MSRP screenshots, and confirmation that equipment is new and unused. Specified accessories include the Satechi Multiport Pro Adapter V2 with Ethernet and the Native Union Ultralight Sleeve for 13" and 14" MacBook models in black; substitutions with non-Apple alternatives are not permitted. All products must meet green purchasing requirements, including EPEAT Silver or Gold certification or TCO certification. Delivery is expected by October 20, 2026.

Bidders must be registered to do business in Maryland through the Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). All responses must be submitted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system. Pricing must remain valid for at least 120 days after the bid due date. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the most favorable bid price. Bidders must complete and submit the Mercury Affidavit (Attachment J), certifying mercury content in offered products, which is effective as of July 2024 and binding throughout the contract term. The MBE goal is zero percent. No site visits or bidders' conferences are scheduled.