M00P5603455 – Non-Medicaid RUMBA Renewal

The Maryland Department of Health/Office of Enterprise Technology is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) for a Non-Medicaid RUMBA Renewal, specifically soliciting maintenance renewals for Rocket Software products. The procurement seeks to renew 1 Extended Support license and 400 total desktop mainframe maintenance licenses (171 and 229 in separate line items) for the contract period from 4/27/2025 to 4/26/2026. Evaluation criteria will include conformance to specifications, lowest bid, and submission of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Bidders must be authorized Rocket Software resellers and provide a screenshot of MSRP with their response. The proposal response is due by March 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time, with strict submission guidelines requiring password-protected bid documents and separate password submission after the bid due date. The CSN/Service Contract ID for this procurement is SC-00145121, and the solicitation requires new and unused equipment with prohibitions on restocking fees.

The procurement is not a Small Business Reserve (SBR) solicitation, meaning all qualified vendors can compete, with the opportunity limited to Master Contractors previously awarded under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) contract number 060B2490021. The contract is specifically for Rocket Software, Inc. products and covers service renewals for Rocket Software Extended Support and Rocket Rumba+ Desktop Mainframe Maintenance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves multiple line items for software maintenance and support services. The contract allows for flexible quantities based on funding and is specifically focused on technology infrastructure for the Maryland Department of Health, serving Baltimore City. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, authorized reseller status, and compliance with specific contractual requirements, including precise invoicing procedures and maintenance renewal specifications.