Cisco Hardware

The Maryland Transportation Authority Division of Procurement is requesting proposals for Cisco hardware under the Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 Master Contract No. 060B2490022, with proposals due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Only current Master Contractors awarded under this contract are eligible to submit; eligible contractors may submit a Letter of Agreement with their proposal. This is a Small Business Reserve procurement, limiting awards to certified small business vendors.

The scope covers network communication equipment (Functional Area III) with technical specifications provided in an attached Excel price sheet. Functional Area V contract lines carry a 36-month service term. Delivery is to the MDOT SNMS Warehouse at 3916 Vero Road, Suite A, Halethorpe, Maryland 21227. All equipment must be new and unused; contractors must be authorized Cisco resellers and provide manufacturer's suggested retail prices, estimated ship dates, and lead times. No restocking fees are permitted for items returned due to damage or incorrect shipment.

Evaluation criteria are conformance to product specifications, price, and product availability, with award to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous proposal. A 0% MBE goal applies. Pricing must remain valid for at least 120 days following the proposal due date. Questions closed on July 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM. All proposals must be submitted via email to mdtaprocurement@mdta.state.md.us and dhargrove1@mdta.state.md.us as password-protected documents and must include a Mercury Affidavit. Addendum No. 2 clarifies the 36-month service term for Functional Area V; acknowledgment of receipt is required regardless of intent to propose, with failure to acknowledge potentially resulting in proposal rejection per COMAR 21.05.02.08. Contact Procurement Officer II Destiny Hargrove at dhargrove1@mdta.state.md.us with questions.