Department of Human Services
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD.
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Maryland’s Human Services Agency
Department of Human Resources Larry Hogan , Governor | Boyd K. Rutherford , Lt. Governor | Lourdes R. Padilla , Secretary
Equal Opportunity Employer
General Information 800-332-6347 | TTY 800-735-2258 | 311 West Saratoga Street | Baltimore | Maryland 21201 -3500 | www.dhr.maryland.gov
REQUEST FOR BIDS (IFB)
STATE OF MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ADMINIST RATIVE OPERATIONS
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
DHR/ OLO -17-002-S
AMENDMENT NO. 1
February 21, 2017
Dear Prospective Bidde rs:
This amendment is being issued to amend certai n information in the above -named IFB. All
information contained herein is binding on all Bidders who respond to this IFB. Specific parts of
the IFB have been amended. The changes are listed below. New language has been double
underlined and marked in bold (i.e. word ), and language that has been deleted has been marked
with a strikethrough (i.e. word ).
1. Revise Section 6. Contract Term
The Contract resulting from th is solicitation will be for a one year period beginning
March 324, 2017 and ending March 223, 2018 .
2. Revise Section 8. Submission Information
The origi nal, to be so identified, and three (3) copies of the Bid must be received by t he
Procurement Officer by 3:00 PM Wednesday February 23 March 8 , 201 7 in order to be
considered. Requests for extension of this date or time shall not be granted. Bidders
mailing Bids should allow sufficient mail delivery time to insure timely receipt by the
Procurement Officer. Bids or unsolicited modifications to Bids arriving after the closing
time and date will not be considered, except under the conditions identified in COMAR
21.05.02.10 B and 21.05.03.02 F.
Bids will b e opened at10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 24 Thursday, March 9 , 2017 .
Bids will be opened publicly in accordance with the provisions of COMAR
21.05.02.11B. The name of each Bidder, the Bid price, and such other information as is
deemed appropriate shall be read aloud or ot herwise conveyed at the time of Bid opening.
The Bids shall be tabulated or a Bid abstract made. Bids will be made available for
public inspection at or within a reasonable time after Bid opening. Any material
deemed confidential or proprietary by the B idder must be clearly marked and shall
be readily separable from the Bid to facilitate public inspection of the non -
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confidential portion of the Bid. A blanket statement declaring the entire Bid
confidential is not acceptable.
If you require clarification of the inform ation provided in this amendment, please contact me at
(410) 767-7637 , or via email at cora.traynham @maryland.gov .
By:
Cora Traynham
Cora Trayn ham
Procurement Officer
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking bids for pest control services under solicitation DHR/OLO-17-002-S. Bids are due by March 8, 2017, and the contract will span from March 24, 2017, to March 23, 2018. This opportunity emphasizes compliance with the outlined amendments in the IFB, which includes specific requirements for bid submission and public opening protocols.
The Maryland Department of Human Services aims to procure pest control services to manage and eliminate pest-related issues as outlined in the IFB. This includes adhering to updated submission protocols and timelines as indicated in the recent amendments.
- Companies with experience in pest control services.
- Firms familiar with state procurement processes in Maryland.
- Contractors who can comply with public bid submission guidelines.
- Review the initial IFB and subsequent amendments for compliance requirements.
- Prepare and submit the original bid and three copies by the deadline.
- Ensure bids are sealed and labeled as required to facilitate public inspection.
- Attend the bid opening on March 9, 2017, to verify the bid reception process.
- Complete original bid document and three copies.
- Prepare a separate confidential section if necessary.
- Include GSA or relevant licensing information.
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- Adhere strictly to the revised bid submission deadline of March 8, 2017.
- Ensure proper documentation is submitted according to the outlined amendments.
- NO late submissions will be considered.
- Consider competitive market pricing given the public nature of bids.
- Factor in any potential costs of compliance with pest control regulations.
- Potential to partner with environmental consultants for comprehensive solutions.
- Explore subcontracting with local pest control firms for increased capacity.
- Strict submission timelines could impact bidders without a solid prep plan.
- Misunderstanding of revised bid conditions may lead to disqualification.
- Competition may be high, necessitating strong bids.
- What specific pest control challenges should bidders address in proposals?
- Are there geographic restrictions or preferences for service areas?
- What are the performance metrics for evaluating pest control effectiveness?
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- Detailed scope of pest control services required.
- Specific NAICS codes related to pest control activities.
- Clarifications on the number of potential contracts awarded.
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