PORFP D80P4600081 - Dell Unity and Tintri Data Storage Devices and Fiber Switches

The state of Maryland, through the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA), is seeking to replace its Dell Unity and Tintri Data Storage Devices and Fiber Switches that have reached end-of-life. This procurement, PORFP D80P4600081, is a DoIT Statewide Contract - Hardware 2012 Master Contract Blanket Purchase Order. MIA will procure the required hardware, including Connectrix MDS Fiber Switches, Dell PowerStore 1200T storage systems, and related data migration services, from Dell EMC under the existing hardware 2012 master contract. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor that provides the most advantageous offer based on price and the stated evaluation criteria. Proposals are due by April 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, and the place of performance is the Maryland Insurance Administration in Baltimore, Maryland.

This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement, meaning the award will be limited to certified small business vendors. There is a 0% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal for Functional Area IV. Pricing must be valid for at least 90 days, and the Master Contractor must be an authorized reseller for the specified manufacturer. Interested vendors must include a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) with their bid. The state reserves the right to purchase more or less than the specified quantities.