About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland seeks sealed bids to purchase new, unused Ubiquiti UniFi network hardware and a 36-month licensing service. The scope includes enterprise firewall core components, CyberSecure features, campus aggregation memory surcharges, long-range direct attach cables, campus 48 PoE switches, Intel 810 adapters, and a three-year 24x7 enterprise support plan fully compatible with existing infrastructure. Only onshore U.S. organizations may bid. The council will award a firm fixed-price contract principally based on price, contingent upon concurrence from the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration. Bidders must submit proposals by email to [email protected] by November 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, along with completed Attachments A, 2, 4, 5, and 6. Vendors must submit all written questions to the same email address no later than November 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland
- Solicitation No.
- TCC-2703
Scope of work
- Ubiquiti UniFi network hardware products
- Ubiquiti software licensing and support for a 36-month term
- Manufacturer-standard warranty pass-through and support
- Delivery of new, unused, manufacturer-sealed units or license keys within 30 business days of award
- Intel 810 Ethernet Network Adapter (part E810-XXVDA2)
- Synology Ethernet Network Adapter (part E25G30-F2)
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive and responsible bidder | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Authorized Ubiquiti reseller or distributor able to provide manufacturer warranty pass-through
- Must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from Federal award participation (SAM.gov)
- Registered to do business in the State of Maryland (or obtain registration info from Maryland SDAT)
Documents to include with your response
- Proof of authorized Ubiquiti reseller or distributor status
- Attachment A — TCC Network Order List (Bid Price Schedule), signed
- Attachment 2 — Affidavit, completed and signed
- Attachment 4 — Central Vendor Registration
- Attachment 5 — Bid Award Protest Procedures, signed
- Attachment 6 — Federally Required Clauses, signed
- Buy America Certification
- Additional pricing page for line item Other (if applicable)
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 30, 2026
- Questions Due Date and Time
- November 13, 2026, 12pm EST
- Question Responses Due Date and Time
- November 20, 2026, 4pm EST
- Proposal Due (Closing) Date and Time
- November 30, 2026, 12pm EST
- Bid Opening/Contractor Selected Date and Time
- November 30, 2026, 12pm EST
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit via email to [email protected] with the subject line 'IFB TCC-2703 — Network Hardware/Licensing'. Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form (Attachment A) and signed by an authorized representative.
Contract details
- Term
- 36 months licensing/support term
- Insurance and bonding
- Bidder must provide a current certificate of insurance upon request.
- Funding
- Federal award-funded (2 CFR 200.317–200.327), FTA assistance, Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA)