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This contract pertains to a procurement process initiated by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for IBM Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS) products under the 2012 Master Contract. Only Master Contractors who have been awarded this specific contract are eligible to submit bids, which must be done electronically through the state's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system. The solicitation, identified as BPM052624, seeks fixed-price proposals for software, installation, training, and maintenance, with a contract size estimated between 500,000 and 2 million dollars. Bidders are required to provide detailed information, including an authorized reseller letter from the manufacturer, a screenshot of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, and estimated shipping lead times. The submission deadline is October 14, 2025, with questions due by October 9, 2025. The department emphasizes that pricing should remain valid for at least 90 days post-deadline, and there are specific provisions regarding returns, including no restocking fees for damaged or incorrect items. Additionally, the scope includes renewal bids for IBM software subscriptions and support services for the period from December 2025 through November 2026, covering a broad range of IBM products such as WebSphere, Db2, SPSS, and others. The contract aims to secure competitive pricing and reliable software solutions for the agency’s operational needs, with the potential for adjustments in quantity based on funding availability. The overall process emphasizes transparency, vendor compliance, and adherence to procurement guidelines to ensure the state acquires authorized, new, and unused equipment and software at competitive rates.
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