NEC Phone System

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a Voice over IP (VoIP) phone system and associated maintenance services for the new Berlin Barracks facility located in Worcester County, Maryland. The Maryland State Police (MSP) is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) under the state's PBX IV Master Contract, seeking proposals from NEC Master Contractors. The required scope includes hardware, software, installation, configuration, testing, training, and ongoing maintenance and support for an NEC SV9100 PBX system. The contractor will be responsible for confirming proper integration with the existing CCIS VoIP network across 26 MSP locations. The proposal due date is March 15, 2024, and the delivery date for the new system is July 1, 2024. Evaluation criteria focus on the vendor's experience, ability to meet timelines, and alignment with the stated requirements.

The contract has a 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal for the maintenance and labor portions. Pricing must be provided on an itemized basis, and the state reserves the right to purchase more or less than the specified quantities. The winning vendor will be responsible for installing any customer-provided equipment and providing an updated inventory list. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor or current contract value, but the state is requesting "no bid" forms from non-responding vendors to understand their reasons for not participating.