HP Elite Mini 800 G9

The Maryland State Highway Administration's Office of Information Technology is seeking to procure 55 HP Elite Mini 800 G9 desktop computers (Config ID 52212791) with accompanying 4-year next business day hardware support warranties. This procurement is designed to replace existing desktops that are three years past their end of life, specifically to support more effective Windows update installations. The solicitation requires new and unused equipment, with a specific configuration including an Intel Core i7-14700 processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, 512GB PCIe NVMe solid state drive, and Windows 11 Pro. The proposal is due on May 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with vendors required to maintain pricing validity for 90 days. Evaluation criteria will focus on the most advantageous vendor considering price and other specified factors, with vendors expected to provide estimated ship dates, screenshots of manufacturer suggested retail prices, and potential manufacturer authorization letters.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible to bid under the Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet 2015 Master Contract (060B5400007). The hardware comes with a 1/1/1 warranty (material/labor/onsite) and includes ENERGY STAR certification and vPro Enterprise Raptor Lake labeling. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 55 desktop units with comprehensive hardware support. Vendors must be authorized manufacturer resellers and prepared to potentially adjust quantities based on available funding. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder, with the Office of Information Technology for Baltimore City driving the purchase to modernize and standardize their desktop computing infrastructure.