RFP P47-106: Montgomery County Planning Real Estate and Economic Development On-Call

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is soliciting proposals for RFP 47-106 to establish a bench of qualified Real Estate and Economic Consultants. This multi-year, indefinite quantity on-call contract supports the Montgomery County Planning Department's current and future master plans and special studies. The scope of services is divided into five primary categories: real estate analysis, public-private partnerships, economic, workforce, and demographic analysis, fiscal/economic impact analysis, and affordable housing analysis. Work is executed through individual task orders, with a maximum value of 300,000 dollars per task order. The initial contract term is three years, with the Commission reserving the right to renew for two additional one-year terms based on satisfactory performance. Proposals are evaluated based on firm qualifications (35%), personnel experience (35%), project approach (15%), and price (15%), with the award granted to the most advantageous proposal. Bidders must provide fully-burdened hourly rates and adhere to strict submission requirements via the OpenGov portal, including a non-discrimination in subcontracting form with a recommended 10 percent participation level for minority and female-owned businesses. Awarded consultants must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including professional liability and a Best's Guide A rating or better. Additionally, the contract mandates strict cybersecurity protocols, prohibiting network access from public locations or outside the United States, and requires all deliverables to comply with ADA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.