FC0002689 – Site 324 FA4 LEO DNR ETDM – Big Pool

Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is requesting proposals for Internet Service Delivery connectivity services to Site 324 (FA4 LEO DNR ETDM - Big Pool) under Master Contract F50B4400028, with proposals due July 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

This is a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) soliciting competitive proposals from existing Master Contractors. DoIT intends to make a separate award to the Master Contractor submitting the most advantageous offer for this location. The MBE goal is not applicable.

The scope is Internet Service Delivery (Functional Area IV) connectivity services from State aggregation points to the designated State termination location at Big Pool, Fort Frederick Road. The awardee must maintain 99.7% end-to-end network availability and provide 24x7x365 maintenance support. All technical requirements specified in Section 2.3 of the Master Contract RFP and Functional Area III service specifications must be met.

The contract term is two years under this PORFP, with the overall PO Agreement spanning four years commencing upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Key personnel must be furnished within 30 days of Notice to Proceed, and transition-in must be completed within 60 days.

Evaluation and award are determined primarily on lowest proposed price, encompassing monthly recurring charges, taxes, surcharges, connection fees, and special construction costs. Proposals must include a technical section describing services, updated on-net lists, installation timelines, and assumptions, along with a financial proposal on Attachment 1 Price Sheet with all rates fully loaded.

No service shall commence without a Notice to Proceed from DoIT. The anticipated start date will be determined upon purchase order execution. Procurement Officer Cherise Edmonds may be reached at 410-697-9672 or Cherise.edmonds@maryland.gov.