External Legislative

The Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) is seeking a vendor to provide strategic guidance and support for the development and implementation of an external and legislative outreach strategy. This effort is designed to strengthen partnerships and align agency expertise with policymaker proposals as the HSCRC transitions to the AHEAD Model. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed-price agreement with an estimated maximum value of $50,000. As a Maryland Small Business Reserve contract, it includes a 15-day prompt-payment provision, and invoices are to be submitted monthly. The contract will be awarded based on best overall value, with a scoring weight of 75% technical and 25% financial. Technical evaluations require a minimum score of 70% to be considered acceptable, with weighting distributed across relevant experience of key staff (40%), technical expertise (30%), and personnel experience and capabilities (30%). Proposals must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace by November 23, 2026, as two separate volumes: a technical proposal and a financial proposal. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Procurement Officer Mitchell Coates, and the deadline for submitting questions is November 9, 2026. Work is expected to begin upon award and prior to the 2027 Maryland General Assembly legislative session.