Porfp J05P7600006 HPE server equipment

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Maryland Transit Administration is requesting proposals for HPE server equipment and associated services under PORFP J05P7600006, with proposals due September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., limited exclusively to Master Contractors authorized under the existing Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services 2012 contract (060B2490022).

The scope comprises 41 line items: four HPE DL360 Gen11 servers with processors, memory, storage controllers, and network adapters; HPE MSA 2070 storage arrays with 32 units of 16TB SAS drives; power supplies, cables, and hardware kits; five-year technical care essential services; iLO advanced licensing; ProLiant and MSA family startup services; and twenty learning credits for compute IT services. Delivery is to the MDOT MTA Metro Rail Shop, 5801 Wabash Ave, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, supporting the Metro-Metro Railcar Replacement Project.

The procurement carries a Small Business Reserve designation with zero percent Minority Business Enterprise participation goal for installation and training services. Master Contractors must be authorized HPE resellers and are prohibited from imposing restocking fees for damaged or incorrectly shipped items.

Evaluation emphasizes part-number specification matching and lowest price as primary criteria. Pricing must be valid for at least 90 days from the bid due date. Bidders must provide estimated ship dates and lead times, screenshots of manufacturer's suggested retail prices, and mercury affidavits where applicable. A public bid opening is scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Proposals are submitted electronically to Cathy Parson at cparson@mdot.maryland.gov. Award is made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor providing the most advantageous offer. All contracts are governed by Maryland law, COMAR Title 21, and the state's mandatory terms and conditions, including Maryland resident business preference where applicable, green purchasing compliance, and prompt subcontractor payment within ten days of contractor receipt.