Dell 5550 Laptops

The Maryland Department of Human Services/Office of Technology for Human Services (OTHS) is conducting a procurement for 600 Dell Latitude 5550 laptops under the Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet 2015 Master Contract (060B5400007). The solicitation includes peripheral equipment such as 600 Dell 24 USB-C Hub Monitors and 600 Dell Wired Keyboard and Mouse sets, with the primary objective of enabling staff to service Maryland citizens outside of DHS locations, support telework, and replace existing equipment that does not support Windows 11. The proposal is due on 3/31/2025 at 4:30 PM, with questions accepted until 3/21/2025 at 5:00 PM EDT, and a required delivery date of 6/20/2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the ability to provide requested equipment and services, with competitive pricing being a key consideration. Bidders must maintain pricing validity for at least 90 days after the proposal due date and be authorized Dell resellers. The laptops will feature an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U processor, Windows 11 Pro, 32 GB RAM, and 256 GB SSD, with specific technical requirements detailed in the solicitation documents.

The procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which means only certified small businesses are eligible to bid on this contract. The total estimated contract value is $1,136,682.00, with the quote valid until April 17, 2025. Successful vendors will be required to provide Dell Limited Hardware Warranty and Advanced Exchange Service for 3 years, with options for ProSupport Plus coverage ranging from 1 to 5 years. The procurement will be conducted through the OMNIA-National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) contract, specifically under Customer Agreement # NCPA 01-143. Invoicing will be managed through the OTHS EPMO Office, with specific requirements for proper invoice submission. The award will be made to the most advantageous offer, considering both technical capabilities and pricing, with the goal of providing the Maryland Department of Human Services with modern, efficient technology to support their staff's operational needs.