Radio Communications 2018 Master Contract - FAQs
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All Master Contractors listed under the Manufacturer Product Line for which a PORFP has been issued for a specific Functional Area are to receive the PORFP. Based on an evaluation of proposals received in response to PORFPs, a Master Contractor will be selected to provide the requested equipment and/or services. If the PORFP is designated as Small Business Reserve (SBR) Only, then the PORFP will be sent only to certified SBR Master Contractors.
Yes. Each Master Contractor must submit one of two possible responses by the specified proposal due date to each PORFP it receives: 1) a proposal, or 2) a PORFP Feedback Response Form explaining why the Master Contractor is not submitting a proposal.
Each PORFP includes a designated POC and complete contact information, to whom all questions or concerns must be addressed.
To update company contact information, click on Master Contractor Login in the Contract Links panel. Each Master Contractor received an email giving them a username and password to log in. If a Master Contractor did not receive login information, an email should be sent to central.procurement@maryland.gov.
Note - agencies will distribute PORFPs according to the Master Contractor's PORFP contact information shown on the web page. It is incumbent upon each Master Contractor to ensure that all of their information on the web site is correct. If at any time during normal business hours assistance is needed, please send an email to central.procurement@maryland.gov.
Yes. All prime contractors must meet or exceed the established MBE goal for each PORFP issued under Functional Area IV - Installation, Repair and Preventive Maintenance Services. For more information on the MBE Program, please go to the MBE web site at http://www.mdot.state.md.us/MBE_Program/Index.html. Also see the Radio Communications Master Contract 2018 Attachment D, on MBE requirements.
The Radio Communications Master Contract 2018 list identifies Master Contractors that have indicated that they are certified under MDOT’s MBE program. As MBE status may change, partners should confirm the current MBE status on MDOT’s MBE web site at http://www.mdot.state.md.us/MBE_Program/Index.html.
Master Contractors may meet with agencies to find out about their organization and business processes. Please do not spend time marketing the company and definitely do not discuss possible solutions to problems as this can disqualify Master Contractors from submitting proposals to the agency's formal solicitations.
Yes. Master Contractors may submit a PORFP Feedback Response Form online for any Radio Communications Master Contract 2018 Master Contract PORFP previously or currently issued, even if the PORFP has been awarded. However, Master Contractors are strongly encouraged to submit feedback forms on or before the proposal due date.
No. Once the PORFP Feedback Response Form has been submitted for each PORFP for which a proposal is not submitted, the data will be accessible only in "read only" format. The submitting Master Contractor should contact the PORFP POC to discuss off-line edits.
No. An individual PORFP Feedback Response Form must be submitted for each PORFP for which Master Contractors decline to submit a proposal.
No. Master Contractors may not view PORFP Feedback Response Forms submitted by other Master Contractors.
The information from the PORFP Feedback Response Form will assist DoIT in improving the quality of PORFPs and the PORFP process, and in ensuring that the Radio Communications Master Contract 2018 is a successful vehicle for the business community and the State.
Master Contractors cannot be added to the current Radio Communications 2018 Master Contract.
A screen shot of the current MSRP as of the date of the PORFP response must be provided with each proposal. Subject to the approval of the State of Maryland, a comparable substitute directly from the product Manufacturer or Distributor may be acceptable.
Each Master Contractor in a given Functional Area may add additional Manufacturer Product Lines in that Functional Area throughout the life of the Radio Communications Master Contract 2018. To add a Manufacturer Product Line, a Master Contractor must submit a Letter of Authorization signed by the Manufacturer or Distributor for each new product line proposed. Signed Letters of Authorization must be submitted in PDF format to central.procurement@maryland.gov. Once the Letter of Authorization has been confirmed by DoIT, the Manufacturer Product Line will be added to that Master Contractor's list of product lines available.
