Apptio IT Planning and All Access Education Module

The State of Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals for Apptio IT Planning and All Access Education Module software under Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) FC0002621, with proposals due June 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This solicitation is restricted to current Master Contractors awarded under the COTS 2012 Master Contract (060B2490021) — a mandatory cooperative-purchasing vehicle that filters eligibility.

The procurement seeks one IBM Apptio One Service Level Agreement hosted license, two IBM Apptio All Access Education Pass Individual Engagement per-month units, and 150 IBM Apptio Standard Annual IT Spend Under Management licenses. The contract term is one year from June 28, 2026 to June 27, 2027. Work is performed at the Department of Information Technology in Crownsville, Maryland. No Installation and Training Services or Warranty/Maintenance components are included.

Master Contractors must be authorized resellers for Apptio (IBM) and provide a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer along with a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price in their bid. All proposed software must be virus-free; contractors must furnish licensing agreements, end-user license agreements, and acceptable use policies for state review and approval. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days after the proposal due date under a Fixed Price contract structure. Invoices are due within 30 days of acceptance for one-time pricing and annually for recurring costs, submitted to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov. The state reserves the right to purchase more or less than specified quantities based on available funding. No Small Business set-aside applies.