Databricks Additional AWS Direct Commit

The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange is requesting bids on additional AWS Direct Commit services to supplement its existing Databricks subscription under IFB BPM057744, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time and a virtual pre-bid conference on July 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The scope comprises 62,500 units of Additional AWS Direct Commit and one unit of Additional AWS Production Support for a seven-month period from August 14, 2026 through March 14, 2027. Bidders must be authorized to resell Databricks subscriptions and must submit proof of authorization from the manufacturer or evidence of resale rights.

The contract will be awarded on a Competitive Sealed Bid basis with Firm Fixed Price terms to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive total bid price. No MBE subcontracting goal is established. The procurement is funded by federal Medicaid funds (CFDA 93.778), and execution constitutes agreement with all applicable federal funding terms and conditions. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of service receipt and include specified documentation; the MHBE is exempt from federal excise taxes and certain state and local taxes, but the contractor remains liable for applicable sales and use taxes. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer no later than 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice and acceptance of services. Bids remain irrevocable for 120 days following the closing date. Interested bidders must register for the pre-bid conference and submit attendance confirmation to Procurement Officer Tracey D. Gamble by July 16, 2026. All bid submissions must be made electronically via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).