Department of Human Services
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Description
DHS Small Procurement Solicitation Rev. 2/2018 Page 1
Maryland’s Human Services Agency
Amendment 2
The Depa rtment of Human Services
Request for Proposals Agency Control Number: CEDSS.CWS.2 2.002.S
May 26, 2021
Dear Prospective Offerors :
This amendment is being issued to amend certain information in the above -named Request for Proposals
(RFP). All information contained herein is binding on all Offerors who respond to this RFP . Specific
parts of the RFP have been amended. The changes are li sted 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 ).
Revise language in Section 2.3.1 General Requirements
A. Have an office located no farth er than 30 miles from the Elkton Circuit Courthouse, 129 East Main
Street, Elkton, Maryland 21921.
B. Be available by telephone, fax, or e-mail during Normal State Business Hours (occasionally past 5
p.m.) and available to attend ad -hoc meetings. In the even t of an ad -hoc meeting, CEDSS will notify
the Contractor at least one hour in advance of the meeting.
A. Be located within a 60 minute drive from the Elkton Circuit Courthouse, 129 East Main Street,
Elkton, Maryland 21921 .
B. Be available by telephone, fax, google meeting or e -mail during Normal State Business Hours
(occasionally past 5 p.m.) and available to attend ad-hoc meetings. In the event of an ad -hoc
meeting, CEDSS will notify the Contractor at least one hour in advanc e of the meeting.
Revise Request for Proposal File Name:
REP: CEDSS.CWS.21.002.S
REP: CEDSS.CWS.22. 002. S
Procurement Officer responsible for this solicitation:
Shirelle Green, Procurement Officer
The Department of Human Services
311 W. Saratoga Street, 9th Floor, Rm 940 -B
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Email Address: Shirelle.green@maryland.gov
Telephone Number: 443- 324-9683
Inquiries must be directed to the Procurement Officer listed above.
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is issuing an RFP (RFP 840) related to its Child and Family Services programs, specifically control number CEDSS.CWS.22.002.S. Amendments were made to the proposal requirements, emphasizing the need for contractors to have an office within 30 miles of the Elkton Circuit Courthouse and to be available during normal state business hours, including potential ad-hoc meetings with a one-hour notice. Interested offerors must respond adhering to the newly revised guidelines as specified in the amendment.
The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking proposals to provide services related to child welfare and family support within specific geographic and communication constraints.
- Firms located within 30 miles of the Elkton Circuit Courthouse.
- Offerors with experience in providing child and family services.
- Companies that can maintain communication and availability during normal state business hours.
- Review changes in Section 2.3.1 of the RFP regarding location and availability requirements.
- Develop a proposal that reflects compliance with the amended requirements.
- Prepare for potential ad-hoc meetings as outlined in the RFP amendments.
- Submit the proposal by the response deadline, ensuring all amendments are accounted for.
- Completed proposal aligned with revised Section 2.3.1.
- Evidence of the office's location within a 30-mile radius of Elkton.
- Documentation of availability during normal state business hours.
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- All changes are binding as per the amendment notice.
- Ensure compliance with ad-hoc meeting notification procedures.
- Consider competitive pricing strategies while also ensuring compliance with service costs as outlined in previous proposal submissions.
- Explore teaming with local firms to meet the geographic requirement.
- Consider subcontracting opportunities with experienced child welfare service providers.
- Potential confusion regarding amended requirements if not clearly understood by the team.
- Risk of non-compliance with geographic proximity to Elkton Circuit Courthouse.
- What specific services are prioritized in this procurement?
- What criteria will be used to evaluate submitted proposals?
- Can you clarify the process for ad-hoc meetings?
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- Response deadline is not specified.
- No details on evaluation criteria were provided.
- List of required deliverables is not included.
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