Department of Human Services
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Jan 18, 2018.
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311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 -3500 | Tel: 1 -800-332-6347 | TTY: 1 -800-735-2258 | www.dhs.maryland.gov
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
STATE OF MARYLAND
DEPARTMENT OF H UMAN SERVICES
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
THE JOBS PROGRAM
HOW /FIA/ 18-001-S
AMENDMENT NO. 6
January 19, 2018
Dear Prospective Offerors:
This amendment is being issued to amend certain information in the above -named RFP. All information
contained herein is binding on all Offerors who respond to this RFP. Specific parts of the RFP have been
amended. The changes are listed below. New language has been double underlined and marked in bold
(i.e. word ), and language that has been deleted has been marked with a strikethrough (i.e. word ).
1. REVISE RFP Key Information Summary Sheet as follows:
Proposal Due (Closing) Date and Time: January 25 , 2018 , February 8, 2018 , 11:00 AM Local
Time .
Offerors are reminded that the y must acknowledge receipt of all amendments issued against the RFP in their
Transmittal Letter (see RFP §§ 4.12 and 5.4.2.3). If you require clarification of the information provided in this
amendment , please contact me at (410) 872-8268 , or via email at Joe.Reese @maryland.gov .
By:
Joe Reese
Joe Reese
Procurement Officer
Larry Hogan, Governor | Boyd K. Rutherford, Lt. Governor | Lourdes R. Padilla, Secretary
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The Maryland Department of Human Services has issued RFP 42 for the Jobs Program in Howard County, with an important amendment changing the proposal due date to February 8, 2018, at 11:00 AM. This solicitation is bound by specific amendments that must be acknowledged by all offerors. The program aims to support job placement and services in the region, making it essential for bidders to closely review any changes to the proposal requirements.
The buyer is looking for qualified offerors to provide job services through the Howard County Department of Social Services, focusing on effective placement and support under the Jobs Program.
- Organizations specializing in job placement services.
- Companies with experience in social service programs.
- Providers with a strong understanding of local workforce needs.
- Review amendments to the RFP thoroughly.
- Prepare a comprehensive proposal addressing the amended requirements.
- Ensure timely submission by the new due date of February 8, 2018.
- Acknowledgment of all amendments in the Transmittal Letter.
- Completed Price Sheet attached as required.
- Required certifications and compliance documents included.
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- All offerors must adhere to the revised timeline and acknowledge amendments.
- Specification compliance is mandatory; failure to comply may result in disqualification.
- Pricing must align with the requirements outlined in the revised Price Sheet.
- Consider competitive pricing to enhance proposal attractiveness.
- Consider teaming with local workforce development organizations.
- Explore partnerships with other service providers for enhanced capabilities.
- Changes in proposal requirements may create confusion; ensure clarity and verification.
- Potential for delayed responses from the buyer can impact proposal timelines.
- Other firms may have more local presence, creating competitive challenges.
- What specific metrics will be used to assess the success of the Jobs Program?
- Can the procurement officer clarify any particular focus areas for service delivery?
- Are there any anticipated changes beyond those outlined in the current amendments?
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Details on the specific scope of services required for the Jobs Program.
- Additional eligibility criteria for bidders.
- Clarification on performance metrics to be measured.
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