FC-364-26 Site #289 FA3- SDAT - Westminster-17 E Main St

The contract titled FC-364-26 Site #289 FA3- SDAT - Westminster-17 E Main St is a solicitation issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology, part of the Maryland State and Local Government (SLED). It aims to procure data telecommunications services to establish reliable connectivity from state data aggregation points to specific locations within Maryland, notably Westminster at 17 E Main St. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and is associated with the NAICS code 518111, indicating a focus on data processing and hosting services. The procurement process involves a competitive response deadline of October 23, 2025, with the contract expected to support last mile data services under the existing Maryland Data Telecom Master Contract. Contractors are required to provide key personnel within 30 days of notice to proceed, ensure 99.7% uptime with round-the-clock maintenance, and develop transition plans for seamless service migration within 60 days of contract initiation. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of detailed technical and financial proposals, including comprehensive rate sheets covering service costs such as bandwidth, installation, and special construction charges. Offerors must submit fully loaded prices that account for labor, overhead, taxes (excluding Maryland Gross Receipts Tax), and other expenses, with clear differentiation between on-net and off-net locations. The contract supports modifications through Work Orders and requires strict adherence to technical specifications outlined in the Master Contract, ensuring high-quality, reliable data connectivity for Maryland state agencies. The designated point of contact for inquiries is Cherise Edmonds, and all proposal submissions are to be made electronically via the provided portal. This contract is critical for enhancing Maryland’s data infrastructure, supporting state operations with robust and scalable telecommunications services.