RFP-10A-202604076 | Compensation Classification and Compensation Study

The Maine Judicial Branch is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive compensation classification and compensation study to evaluate and align job roles, pay structures, and career pathways within its non-judicial workforce, excluding judicial positions governed by state statute. The scope includes reviewing existing job descriptions, analyzing internal and external equity, assessing labor market trends, and developing data-driven recommendations for classification systems and compensation frameworks, all conducted in accordance with Maine state laws and its prohibited technologies list. The project has a defined period of performance from June 25, 2026, through December 21, 2027, with all work performed in Maine, deliverables submitted electronically through the Vendor Self-Service portal, and key stakeholder presentations required. Proposals must include six mandatory appendices covering cover information, bidder certification, organizational qualifications, subcontractor disclosures, proposed service methodologies, and detailed cost proposals, each not exceeding 15MB and submitted in PDF format. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a 60-40 trade-off between technical merit and cost competitiveness, with organization qualifications and proposed services each worth 30 points, and classification and compensation cost analyses each worth 20 points, with cost scores determined formulaically based on competitiveness rather than fixed thresholds. There is no Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model; award will go to the offeror providing the best overall value. Bidders must complete a Responsible Bidder Certification affirming compliance with federal and state procurement integrity rules, including disclosure of conflicts of interest, absence of debarment, and non-use of prohibited technologies, though no socioeconomic or small business certifications are required. Subcontractors must be disclosed, and no Best and Final Offers will be requested. Payment is due net 30 days after receipt of a compliant invoice, though no specific accounting codes or electronic invoicing systems like WAWF are mandated. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the VSS portal by June 4, 2026, with no exceptions for late submissions.