Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MD20260120 (Rev 0)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Montgomery
Rate
Base $47.92Fringe $24.44
Rate
Base $37.50Fringe $14.78
+78 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
Department of Human Services
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: md_maryland-department-of-human-services__RFP AGENCY
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$7,216,052,645
Sector total $7,216,052,645 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$244,661
P10–P90
$30,957–$1,422,150
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($7,216,052,645)
Deal sizing
$244,661 median
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Place of Performance
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Applicable Wage Determinations
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MD20260120 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Montgomery
Rate
Base $47.92Fringe $24.44
Rate
Base $37.50Fringe $14.78
Rate
Base $34.41Fringe $14.49
+77 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MD20260126 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Washington
Rate
Base $47.92Fringe $24.44
Rate
Base $33.46Fringe $25.04
Rate
Base $30.00Fringe $21.25
+54 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MD20260081 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Allegany
Rate
Base $47.92Fringe $24.44
Rate
Base $33.46Fringe $25.04
Rate
Base $30.25Fringe $22.00
+54 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MD20260077 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Maryland • Talbot
Rate
Base $27.00Fringe $7.34
Rate
Base $37.08Fringe $25.48
Rate
Base $26.80Fringe $7.08
+49 more occupation rates in this WD
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Maryland Department of Human Services
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
CALDSS/SSA -16-001-S
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR
LEGAL SERVICES FOR C ALVERT COUNTY DEPART MENT OF SOCIAL SERVI CES
QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES #3
Question 1: What is the name of the current incumbent on the contract, the
contract term, and the value of the current contract award.
Response: The current Contractor is Ferrante and Dill, LLC. The term of
the Contract is April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2016. The dollar
amount of the Contract is $336,888.00
Question 2: How many administrative appeals, non CPS, were there during the
previous contract period?
Response: There have been three (3) non-CPS administrative appeals
during the previous contract period .
Question 3 : How many appeals to the court of special appeals or court of
appeals were there during the previous contract period?
Response: There has been one (1) appeal to the court of special appeals
or court of appeals during the term of the current contract .
Rebecca Gray
Procurement Officer
February 4, 2016
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for legal services for the Calvert County Department of Social Services, as indicated in solicitation CALDSS/SSA -16-001-S. The incumbent contractor, Ferrante and Dill, LLC, held the contract for a period from April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2016, with a total value of $336,888. This opportunity is significant due to the historical workload, having handled three non-CPS administrative appeals and one appeal to the court of special appeals during the last term.
legal servicessocial services lawadministrative appealsMaryland procurementCalvert County
What the buyer is trying to do
The Maryland Department of Human Services aims to procure legal services that will aid in managing social service-related appeals and legal matters effectively within Calvert County.
Who should pursue this
- Legal firms with experience in social services law
- Firms with a track record in handling administrative appeals
- Firms that can manage cases within Maryland's legal framework
Work breakdown
- Review and respond to administrative appeals
- Provide legal counsel on social services matters
- Represent the county in appeals to higher courts
Response package checklist
- Completed financial proposal form
- Firm capabilities statement
- Relevant case studies or past performance examples
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Ensure submission adheres to Maryland legal service requirements
- Verify all necessary signatures are included in the proposal
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive pricing based on the previous contract amount of $336,888
- Evaluate fixed-rate pricing versus hourly billing models
Teaming and subs
- Collaborate with local firms to enhance regional expertise
- Consider subcontracting with firms that have specialized knowledge in administrative law
Risks and watchouts
- Potential for increased appeals workload if demand rises
- Changes in Maryland social services law may impact contract scope
Smart questions to ask
- What specific legal services are anticipated beyond administrative appeals?
- Was the incumbent firm evaluated on client satisfaction, and what were the feedback results?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Current solicitation number
- Exact response deadline
- Specific terms for the new contract
- Details on how performance will be evaluated
- Clarification on the purpose of upcoming appeals beyond the past data
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