PORFP J05P6600020, PDQ Connect Plus and Deploy & Inv. Subscription Renewal

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has issued Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) J05P6600020 seeking renewal of PDQ Connect Plus and PDQ Deploy and Inventory software subscriptions under the state's Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS) 2012 master contract program. This secondary competition procurement targets 706 PDQ Connect Plus subscriptions (per device) and two PDQ Deploy and Inventory subscriptions for a one-year term running from May 14, 2026, through May 13, 2027. The solicitation requires qualified authorized resellers to provide the most advantageous pricing while meeting all evaluation criteria, with contract award based on responsiveness, responsibility, and cost-effectiveness. Critical deadlines include May 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT for written questions directed to Stephanie Harrison, the agency point of contact; May 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT for proposal submission via email to MTAPurchasing@MTA.Maryland.gov; and May 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT for bid opening. Bidders must submit password-protected proposals with manufacturer MSRP screenshots, estimated shipping and lead times, and ensure pricing remains valid for 90 days following the due date, with passwords transmitted separately to the agency contact two hours before bid opening.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) procurement, restricting eligible bidders to certified small businesses meeting Maryland statutory requirements. Only current Master Contractors under COTS 2012 contract 060B2490021 who hold SBR certification may submit binding bids, though other authorized master contractors may submit Letters of Authorization for consideration. The MTA retains the right to purchase quantities differing from those specified, subject to available funding, and does not disclose specific budget information in the solicitation. Annual invoicing will commence within 30 days of the May 14, 2026, contract start date, with subsequent invoices billed on each anniversary date. The solicitation represents a renewal of existing software subscriptions supporting MTA operations, indicating continuity with the current technology infrastructure rather than new system implementation.