Local telecommunications services RFP number: 001B2600465

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure local access to telecommunications services for the State of Maryland. The RFP seeks proposals for a variety of services including business lines, foreign exchange lines, analog and digital trunk lines, ISDN PRIs, network-based business lines, operator assistance, diverse routing, and network voicemail. These services are required across four Local Access Transport Areas (LATAs) within Maryland. The contract will be for a five-year base period with one five-year option period. Proposals must provide detailed pricing on a fixed unit basis for all required services, either directly or through subcontractors. There is a pre-proposal conference scheduled for February 1, 2023, and proposals are currently due on May 19, 2023. The RFP will be awarded to the responsible offeror that submits the most advantageous proposal to the State.

The RFP does not include any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals. It also does not specify any incumbent vendors or provide details on the current telecommunications environment or funding sources. The RFP is a competitive procurement, and no set-aside designations are mentioned. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but the comprehensive nature of the required services suggests it may be a significant procurement for the State of Maryland.