The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking to renew its annual software maintenance for Quest Toad database administration tools through a small procurement solicitation under COMAR 21.05.07. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) covers multiple software licenses, including SQL Optimizer for Oracle, Spotlight on Oracle Professional, Quest DBA Module, Toad for SQL Server, and various Toad for Oracle editions. The procurement is specifically for maintenance renewals covering the period from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, with the solicitation released on 04/18/2025 and a closing date of 04/23/2025 at 2 PM. Mandatory requirements include being an authorized reseller of Quest Toad products. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous offeror based on the lowest price, with the state reserving the right to award contracts to multiple consultants. The place of work is located at 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, and the total contract value is not to exceed $50,000, with monthly billing for the previous month's work. The solicitation specifically encourages participation from small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, indicating potential set-aside or preference considerations for these enterprise types. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement allows for multiple consultants to be selected for the required services and materials. The contract covers software maintenance across 5-6 different Quest Toad software licenses with varying quantities per product. Vendors must demonstrate their authorization as a Quest Toad reseller to be considered eligible for the contract. The procurement is limited to Baltimore County and will be managed through the Maryland State Department of Education, with a clear focus on maintaining existing database administration software infrastructure. The monthly billing structure and total contract value of $50,000 provide potential vendors with a clear understanding of the financial scope of the opportunity.
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RFQ_Renewal_of_Quest_Toad.pdf | 282KB | 4/18/25 |