Call Center

Solicitation BPM057936 is a request for comprehensive call center operational support services for the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. The contractor will be responsible for managing customer service representatives, team leads, and supervisors to handle consumer inquiries via phone, live chat, and secure messaging. A critical component of the scope is ensuring staffing and production readiness for the annual Open Enrollment period, which typically runs from November 1 to January 15. The contract includes a base period of three years starting approximately July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2030, with two optional one-year renewal extensions. The award will be granted to the responsible offeror whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the State, with technical factors receiving greater weight than financial factors. Evaluation criteria prioritize the technical response and work plan, staff qualifications, offeror capabilities, and economic benefit to Maryland. Required key personnel include a Project Director, Account Manager, Operations Manager, Training Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, and Workforce Manager. Pricing is structured around a monthly operational fixed fee and a fixed unit price per handled call. Proposals must be submitted via the eMMA portal by December 17, 2026, using a two-part double envelope submission process. The technical proposal must be strictly separated from the financial proposal to avoid rejection. Mandatory documentation includes various attachments, a performance bond, and certificates of insurance. The contract also emphasizes strict adherence to COMAR 21.06.09 for invoicing and requires a detailed Problem Escalation Procedure and annual technology readiness reviews every August.