PORFP j05P7600014 - IBM INFORMIX

The Maryland Transit Administration is requesting proposals for IBM Informix and SPSS software renewal and licensing under a Small Business Reserve procurement, with proposals due October 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and a public bid opening at 11:30 a.m. the same day. Only vendors certified by GOSBA under the Maryland State Finance and Procurement Article (Annotated Code of Maryland, 14-501–14-505) are eligible. Additionally, bidders must be Master Contractors currently awarded contracts under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) Master Contract (060B2490021).

The scope encompasses one IBM Informix SE Runtime Concurrent Session license (Part# D52EJLL) and twelve IBM Informix SE Developer Concurrent User licenses (Part# D52EFLL), each with one-year software subscription and support. The bid sheet references 14 line items total across Informix, SPSS Statistics, and related development tools, though the source does not enumerate all products and quantities. Delivery is due by October 19, 2026, with warranty and maintenance running October 20, 2026 through October 19, 2027.

The contract term is one year. Questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Bidders must provide Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) screenshots, estimated ship dates, and Letters of Authorization from IBM. Pricing must remain valid for at least ninety days following the bid due date. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous proposal based on part number matching and cost evaluation. Under MTA mandatory terms, payment is due within fifteen days for Small Business Reserve contracts following invoice receipt and MTA acceptance.