Dell PowerEdge Renewal

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is seeking proposals for a Dell PowerEdge Server Renewal under Hardware Master Contract #060B2490022, targeting procurement of nine Dell PowerEdge Server R6525 units with comprehensive support configurations. This fixed-price procurement is specifically limited to Master Contractors under the existing Hardware 2012 Master Contract, with proposals due on April 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The contract will span three years, from April 17, 2025, to April 16, 2028, with annual funding commitments. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system and meet several key requirements, including providing new and unused equipment, submitting estimated ship dates, and maintaining pricing validity for 90 days. The place of performance is the DHCD facility located at 7800 Harkins Road in Lanham, Maryland, and all proposing vendors must be authorized Dell resellers. Electronic invoice submission is mandatory, and pricing must be provided on a per-year basis.

The procurement opportunity is not designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which means it is open to a wide range of qualified vendors. The state reserves the right to purchase more or less than the specified quantity based on funding availability. Vendors will need to provide ProSupport services and "Keep Your Hard Drive" options as part of their proposal. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors will likely be assessed on their ability to meet technical specifications, provide comprehensive support, and offer competitive pricing. The procurement covers jurisdictions in Prince George's County and Baltimore City, indicating a potentially broad implementation scope. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves nine server units with associated support services, suggesting a moderate to significant investment in technological infrastructure renewal.