Canopy Demand Report Analysis and Market Modeling

The Maryland Cannabis Administration is seeking a qualified third-party vendor under solicitation BPM058633 to provide canopy demand report analysis and market modeling. This fixed-price contract, with a total budget not to exceed 165,000 dollars, requires the vendor to compile and analyze data on cannabis supply and market demand as mandated by Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article section 36-802. Key deliverables include analyzing flowering canopy square footage by license type, projecting operational capacity for the next 12 to 24 months, assessing delivery service demand through an interactive GIS map, and providing policy recommendations to increase regulated market capture. The work must also account for federal cGMP and DEA operational standards regarding facility readiness and capital costs. The initial period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a potential two-year renewal option. Annual deliverables include a clean dataset by October 31, a preliminary draft report by November 30, and a final draft report by December 15. Proposals must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system by September 17, 2026, in a two-volume format consisting of a technical proposal and a financial proposal. Evaluation is based on the vendor's experience with anonymous surveys and data analysis, resource availability for tight timelines, and the quality of their proposed work plan. The procurement includes a 20 percent MBE goal and requires vendors to be registered on eMMA to be eligible for award.