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MD20260034 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Maryland • Carroll
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Department of Human Services
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: md_maryland-department-of-human-services__RFP AGENCY
Department • Maryland Department of Human ServicesState • MDPosted • —Due • No due date postedBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
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Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD.
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- md_maryland-department-of-human-services__RFP AGENCY
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- MD
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- No due date posted
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Place of performance
MD
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Point of Contact
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Maryland Department of Human Services
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MD20260034 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Maryland • Carroll
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Description
CALDSS/SSA -16-001-S
Page 1 of 1
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR
LEGAL SERVICES FOR C ALVERT COUNTY DEPART MENT OF SOCIAL SERVI CES
QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES #3
Question 1: What is the name of the current incumbent on the contract, the
contract term, and the value of the current contract award.
Response: The current Contractor is Ferrante and Dill, LLC. The term of
the Contract is April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2016. The dollar
amount of the Contract is $336,888.00
Question 2: How many administrative appeals, non CPS, were there during the
previous contract period?
Response: There have been three (3) non-CPS administrative appeals
during the previous contract period .
Question 3 : How many appeals to the court of special appeals or court of
appeals were there during the previous contract period?
Response: There has been one (1) appeal to the court of special appeals
or court of appeals during the term of the current contract .
Rebecca Gray
Procurement Officer
February 4, 2016
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$316,256 - $374,822
Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.
Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows
This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216–$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.
Files
Files size/type shown when available.
Attachment-F-1-Financial-Proposal-Form-12-11-15.xlsx
XLSX
CALDSS- 16- 001 S Questions and Responses 3.pdf
PDF
CALDSS-16-001-S-Questions-and-Responses-2.pdf
PDF
CALDSS Legal Services RFP FINAL VERSION 12.9.15.docx
DOCX
CALDSS SSA 16 001 Amendment No. 1.pdf
PDF
Pre-Proposal Transcript.pdf
PDF
BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for legal services for the Calvert County Department of Social Services, as indicated in solicitation CALDSS/SSA -16-001-S. The incumbent contractor, Ferrante and Dill, LLC, held the contract for a period from April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2016, with a total value of $336,888. This opportunity is significant due to the historical workload, having handled three non-CPS administrative appeals and one appeal to the court of special appeals during the last term.
legal servicessocial services lawadministrative appealsMaryland procurementCalvert County
What the buyer is trying to do
The Maryland Department of Human Services aims to procure legal services that will aid in managing social service-related appeals and legal matters effectively within Calvert County.
Who should pursue this
- Legal firms with experience in social services law
- Firms with a track record in handling administrative appeals
- Firms that can manage cases within Maryland's legal framework
Work breakdown
- Review and respond to administrative appeals
- Provide legal counsel on social services matters
- Represent the county in appeals to higher courts
Response package checklist
- Completed financial proposal form
- Firm capabilities statement
- Relevant case studies or past performance examples
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Ensure submission adheres to Maryland legal service requirements
- Verify all necessary signatures are included in the proposal
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive pricing based on the previous contract amount of $336,888
- Evaluate fixed-rate pricing versus hourly billing models
Teaming and subs
- Collaborate with local firms to enhance regional expertise
- Consider subcontracting with firms that have specialized knowledge in administrative law
Risks and watchouts
- Potential for increased appeals workload if demand rises
- Changes in Maryland social services law may impact contract scope
Smart questions to ask
- What specific legal services are anticipated beyond administrative appeals?
- Was the incumbent firm evaluated on client satisfaction, and what were the feedback results?
Source coverage notes
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- Current solicitation number
- Exact response deadline
- Specific terms for the new contract
- Details on how performance will be evaluated
- Clarification on the purpose of upcoming appeals beyond the past data
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