Department of Human Services
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Feb 25, 2022.
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Description
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
CAROLINE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVCIES
QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES # 1
LEGAL SERVICES -HARFORD COUNTY DSS
RFP NUMBER : HADSS. SSA.22. 001.S
1. Question: Can we invoice separately for Out of Country Cost associated with pro cess service
for clients out of the country ?
Response: This is a firm fix price solicitation; if you think there will be costs associated with
serving clients out of the country that is something you should factor in .
311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 -3500 | Tel: 1 -800-332-6347 | TTY: 1 -800-735-2258 |
www.dhs.maryland.gov
Shirelle Green, Procurement Officer
_Shirelle Green ____________________ 1/31/2022
Procurement Officer Signature Date:
Larry Hogan, Governor | Boyd K. Rutherford, Lt. Governor | Lourdes R. Padilla, Secretary
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is soliciting proposals for legal services through the Harford County Department of Social Services under RFP number HADSS.SSA.22.001.S. Proposers must account for all costs, including international process service. Responses are due by February 25, 2022, and it is a firm fixed-price solicitation, emphasizing cost inclusivity in proposals.
The buyer seeks to engage a legal services provider to support the Harford County Department of Social Services, addressing various legal matters that may arise in the execution of their duties.
- Law firms with experience in social services law
- Providers offering fixed-price legal services
- Provide legal advice and representation for social services cases
- Handle process serving, including for clients located out of the country
- Invoice as per requirements, factoring in fixed pricing
- Completed financial proposal (Attachment B)
- Technical proposal addressing all requirements
- Any necessary supporting documents or certifications
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- Firm fixed pricing is required; all costs must be included in bids
- Proposals must meet outlined legal service expectations
- Highly competitive fixed-price bids likely needed
- Include any potential international costs in overall pricing
- Consider teaming with firms that specialize in international process serving
- Explore partnerships with social services advocates for comprehensive proposal
- Misestimating costs for out of country process service
- Non-compliance with firm fixed pricing leading to disqualification
- What specific legal issues are prioritized by Harford County DSS?
- Are there limitations on which services can be provided under this RFP?
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Detailed scope of legal services required
- Clarification on specific client demographics or types of cases
- Fee structure outside of fixed price for additional services
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