IBM Z14 ZR1 MAINFRAME Support 24x7x4

Location: Maryland
Posted: Mar 18, 2026
Due: Mar 19, 2026
Agency: State Government of Maryland
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
Solicitation No: BPM055476
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ID: BPM055476
Title: IBM Z14 ZR1 MAINFRAME Support 24x7x4
Status: Open
Due / Close Date: 3/19/2026
Publish Date: 3/18/2026 8:55:40 AM
Main Category: Computer hardware maintenance and support
Solicitation Type: Request for Quote
Issuing Agency: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

Solicitation Summary
Title
IBM Z14 ZR1 MAINFRAME Support 24x7x4
ID
BPM055476
Alternate ID
Q00B6600017
Lot #
1
Round #
6
Status
Open
Due / Close Date (EST)
Mar 19 2026 2:00PM
Solicitation Type
Request for Quote
Main Category
Software maintenance and support
Issuing Agency
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Procurement Officer / Buyer
Michael HOWARD
Email
michael.howard1@maryland.gov
Solicitation Summary

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is seeking to procure a 3-year contract for IBM Z14 ZR1 MAINFRAME Support 24x7x4.

IBM Processor Serial Number 020DD48 located in DPSCS' Pikesville, MD datacenter.

Machine Code           Description

3907-ZR1                  IBM z14 ZR1 Mainframe
3907-1067                ZSeries Integrated Information Processor
3907-1161                IBM z14 1-Way Processor D)1 (FC 1161)

The equipment information is also on the bid form.

Additional Instructions
  1. Quotes will only be accepted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system.
  2. Contractor must provide a Mercury Affidavit: https://procurement.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/04/Attachment-K-MercuryAffidavit.pdf
  3. The state reserves the right to request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the Manufacturer or Distributor.
  4. Email invoice to dpscs.accountspayable@maryland.gov .
  5. Support shall be billed annually.
Project Cost Class
Pre-Bid Conference Information
Pre-Bid Conference Date (EST)
Pre-Bid Conference Details
Small Business Reserve Designation
No

Procurement Program Participation Goals

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Procurement Officer / Buyer
Michael HOWARD
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Title Type Att. Last Modified on UTC-4 Creation Date UTC-4 Validity End Date
Purchase Order Terms and Conditions Technical Documents (Approved) 2/19/2026 12:31:59 PM
Bid Form Technical Documents (Approved) 3/2/2026 3:11:00 PM
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State Government of Maryland

Bid Due: 6/03/2026

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