Progress Corticon

The Maryland Department of Information Technology is requesting proposals from Master Contractors for Progress Corticon business rules management software on behalf of MD Benefits under a secondary competition Purchase Order Request for Proposal (PORFP), with proposals due August 5, 2026. This solicitation is limited exclusively to Master Contractors currently awarded under the Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012) contract 060B2490021; eligible contractors may submit a Letter of Agreement with their bid.

The scope comprises 10 licenses of Corticon Studio version 5.7 and 52 licenses of Corticon Server+ version 5.7. Awardees must be authorized resellers for Progress Software Corporation and must provide screenshots of manufacturer's suggested retail prices, estimated ship dates, and lead times. All software must be virus-free and accompanied by all applicable agreements, licensing terms, and end-user license agreements. No installation, training services, or manufacturer maintenance are required. Place of performance is 849 International Drive, Linthicum Heights, Maryland 20190.

The procurement is designated a small-business reserve. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Master Contractor offering the most advantageous price. Pricing must remain valid for 90 days following the due date. One-time pricing items are billed within 30 days of acceptance; annual pricing items are billed annually beginning within 30 days of contract start. Invoices must be submitted to mdb.fiscal@maryland.gov and must include contractor name, remittance address, FEIN, invoice period, contract number, purchase order number, goods provided, and amount due. Master Contractors may not impose restocking fees for items returned due to damage or incorrect shipment.

Questions are due May 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Proposals must be password-protected and submitted via email to Alexis Davis at mdthink.procurement@maryland.gov, with the password sent separately after the bid due date. Federal compliance requirements include certifications regarding lobbying, Iran investment activities, and drug-free workplace; debarment and suspension verification; and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment from specified Chinese entities under Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019.