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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__solicitation-notice-obfcfu16-001-s
Department • Maryland Department of Human ServicesState • MDPosted • —Due • No due date postedBid range • $432,739 - $512,876
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- md_maryland-department-of-human-services__solicitation-notice-obfcfu16-001-s
- Performance
- MD
- Response
- No due date posted
Live POP
Place of performance
MD
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Maryland Department of Human Services
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Shirelle.green@maryland.gov.
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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MD20260034 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Maryland • Carroll
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MD20260068 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Maryland • St Mary's
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Description
SMALL PROCUREMENT SOLICITATION
STATE OF MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COURIER SERVICES
OBF/C FU/16 -001-S
AMENDMENT NO. 1
August 5, 2015
Dear Prospective Bidders :
This amendment is being issued to amend certain information in the above -named
SOLICITATION . All information contained herein is binding on all Bidders who respond to this
SOLICITATION . Specific parts of the SOLICITATION have been amended. The changes are
listed below. New langu age 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 SOLICITATION Section B. as follows:
1. The contractor is required to provide proof of insurance adequate to cover cash placed in transit (typically 3 -5 days per month
week ) and reconstruction of checks placed in
transit. Deposits are rarely in excess of $200.00 cash daily and /or fifty (50) checks. Price should be quoted on a Fully Loaded Fixed Unit Price per diem basis for the entire time of performance. No rate increase ma y take place during the term of this Contract,
unless there is a change in service requirement .
Bidders are reminded that they must acknowledge receipt of all amendment s issued against the
SOLICITATION in their Transmittal Letter . If you require clarification of the information
provided in this amendment, please contact me at (410) 767 -7370, or via email at
Shirelle.green@maryland.gov.
By:
Shirelle Green
Shirelle Green
Procurement Officer
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$432,739 - $512,876
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
$432,739
Target
$457,925
Premium
$512,876
Labor
$132,040
Direct
$157,000
Burden
$104,117
Fee + reserve
$53,969
Target $457,925Hybrid 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
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 26, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini
The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking bids for courier services under solicitation number OBF/C FU/16-001-S. This is a small procurement solicitation that includes amendments specifying insurance requirements for cash and checks during transport. Bidders must submit their proposals on a fully loaded fixed unit price per diem basis, with no rate increases allowed during the contract term unless service requirements change.
courier servicesinsurance requirementsfixed unit pricingMaryland DHSsolicitation OBF/C FU/16-001-S
What the buyer is trying to do
The buyer aims to procure reliable courier services that ensure the secure transport of cash and checks with specific insurance coverage requirements set in the amendment.
Who should pursue this
- Companies with experience in secure courier services
- Providers that can meet the insurance requirements outlined in the solicitation
- Businesses capable of ensuring reliable cash and check transportation
Work breakdown
- Review solicitation and amendments
- Prepare transmittal letter acknowledging receipt of amendments
- Calculate fully loaded fixed unit price for per diem
- Submit proof of insurance documentation as required
- Prepare and submit bid package by response deadline
Response package checklist
- Acknowledgment of all amendments
- Proof of insurance documentation
- Fully loaded fixed unit price quote
- Completed bid form
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Bidders must comply with all amendments
- Insurance must cover transit of cash and checks.
- Bids must be submitted on the provided bid form.
Pricing strategy
- Quote fixed unit pricing on a per diem basis
- Consider cost of insurance when calculating prices
- No rate increases during contract term unless services change
Teaming and subs
- Consider partnering with a local courier service for compliance with performance standards
- Explore subcontracting opportunities for insurance compliance
Risks and watchouts
- Potential delays in understanding amendment changes
- Risk of non-compliance with insurance requirements
- Challenges in providing accurate pricing without pre-existing rates
Smart questions to ask
- What specific insurance coverage is deemed acceptable?
- Can the state provide any data on previous courier service performance?
- Are there any other expectations regarding service frequency?
Source coverage notes
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- No posted date for the solicitation
- No response deadline provided
- Absence of a specific period of performance
- Undefined changes in service requirements
- Limited information on evaluation criteria for the bids
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