M00P5604003: Dell Pro 14 Laptops (Qty: 25)

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is seeking to procure 25 Dell Pro 14 Laptops through a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) under the Desktop, Laptop, and Tablet 2015 Master Contract. The procurement is specifically for Emergency Kits and targets a standardized laptop configuration featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Processor, Windows 11 Pro, 16 GB DDR5 memory, 256 GB TLC SSD storage, and a 14" Non-Touch FHD+ display in magnetite color. Each laptop will include a 3-year ProSupport Next Business Day Onsite Service, a 30-day Microsoft 365 trial, and optional CrowdStrike Endpoint Protection Pro. The proposal is due on 4/24/2025 at 3:00 PM EST, with required delivery to MDH's Office of Enterprise Technology in Baltimore by 5/2/2025. Evaluation criteria will include conformance to specifications, lowest bid, submission of Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), Letter of Authorization (LOA), and Mercury affidavit submission. Bidders must provide electronic invoicing and be authorized Dell resellers.

The procurement is structured as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, which restricts participation to Master Contractors already awarded under contract 060B5400007. This designation suggests a preference for small business participation in the state procurement process. Vendors must be authorized Dell resellers and provide a screenshot of the MSRP, with pricing to remain valid for at least 90 days after the proposal due date. The solicitation allows for flexible quantity purchasing based on funding availability. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement involves 25 laptops with comprehensive hardware specifications meeting ENERGY STAR and EPEAT 2018 Gold registration standards. The laptops do not include default anti-virus software but offer an optional CrowdStrike Endpoint Protection Pro with essential support for one year. Electronic invoices must be submitted to mdh.oetnminvoices@maryland.gov with specific documentation requirements.