NEC Phone Equipment and Maintenance

The state of Maryland has issued a contract opportunity for the provision and installation of upgraded NEC telecom equipment at multiple locations of the Maryland State Police (MDSP). The required products and services include NEC SV9500, SV8300, SV9300, and SV9100 systems with associated components such as ports, units, and accessories. The contract term is for one year, from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, and the work will be performed on a Time and Materials basis under Functional Area III - Maintenance Services. The pricing requested includes labor category rates for various technical roles such as Network Technician, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, and Telecom System Analyst, with rates provided for both normal business hours and out of business hours.

The contract opportunity has a 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal and a 2% Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) goal for the maintenance and labor services. No additional details are provided regarding set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements, or other salient information. The evaluation criteria prioritize the vendor's experience, ability to meet the requirements and timelines, proximity to the site locations, technician certifications, and compliance with warranty and maintenance standards. Proposals are due by July 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM.