Master Contract COTS PORFP: Informatica Modernization

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is issuing a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) under its Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf (COTS) Software Master Contract to modernize its existing Informatica PowerCenter environment. The modernization will migrate the legacy ETL tool to a cloud‑based platform while preserving all existing workflows that support the Education Data Warehouse, report card databases, state accountability reporting, and data collection processes. Only master contractors that already hold a COTS 2012 contract (060B2490021) are eligible to submit a bid. The scope includes provision of software licenses, installation and training services, and ongoing software maintenance/warranty. Bids must be submitted electronically through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system by the deadline of October 1 2026 2:00 PM EST. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible contractor offering the most advantageous price and meeting all technical requirements. • Eligible bidders: Existing COTS Master Contractors under contract 060B2490021. • Required deliverables: Informatica software licenses, cloud migration, installation, training, and maintenance. • Submission method: eMMA e‑procurement portal (electronic only). • Deadline: October 1 2026 2:00 PM EST (prices must remain valid for 90 days). • Evaluation: Price and compliance with technical specifications; award based on most advantageous offer. • Payment terms: One‑time pricing billed within 30 days of acceptance; annual pricing billed annually.