Hive IQ - Licensing and Support Services

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting bids for Hive IQ platform licensing and support services under IFB BPM054447, with bids due June 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM Local Time. Amendment 1 moved the original due date from January 16, 2026 to February 4, 2026; Amendment 2 subsequently revised it to June 2, 2026. Questions are due December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The public bid opening is scheduled for January 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM via Google Meet, pending confirmation against the June 2 due date in the source header.

The scope covers Hive IQ, a secure cloud-based collaboration and incident response platform, with line items including platform licensing for up to 250 users, 24/7 technical support, security monitoring and operations support, community building and engagement services, automated malware analysis with AI integrations, triage analysis for cyber incident response (80 hours), and a one-day platform onboarding workshop. Pricing is structured for a base year and one optional one-year renewal period on an annual or hourly basis; vendors must submit unit pricing for each line item on the provided price form. There are no minimum qualifications required.

Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the responsible bidder submitting the responsive bid with the most favorable price using Competitive Sealed Bidding. No MBE or VSBE subcontracting goals are established. Bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and Cyber Security/Data Breach Insurance of $5 million per occurrence, and submit independently audited financial statements for the past two years. Bids must be submitted electronically through eMMA and remain irrevocable for 120 days following the bid due date. Place of performance is remote or at the contractor's facility. The solicitation contains no federal funding. Mandatory submissions include a Bid Proposal Affidavit, Bidder/Offeror Information Sheet, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, Data Use Agreement, list of current or prior state contracts, and legal action summary documentation.