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

The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission's Montgomery County Planning Department is soliciting proposals under RFP P47-106 for an on-call bench of qualified Real Estate and Economic Consultants. This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is designed to support current and future master plans through services including real estate analysis, public-private partnerships, economic and demographic analysis, fiscal impact studies, and affordable housing analysis. The contract spans a three-year base term with two optional one-year extensions. Individual task orders are capped at 300,000 dollars, with a potential total estimated value of 1.5 million dollars across up to five awarded contracts. Award decisions will be based on a trade-off process where technical merit is weighted at 70 percent and price at 30 percent. Evaluation criteria prioritize the qualifications and experience of the firm and key personnel, each worth 35 points, followed by the project approach and price proposal at 15 points each. A minimum technical score of 75 out of 85 is required to proceed to price evaluation. Selected consultants must adhere to strict accessibility standards, including ADA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and maintain professional liability insurance. The contract also emphasizes a 10 percent participation goal for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and mandates strict cybersecurity protocols regarding remote network access.