Department of Human Services
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD.
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DHR BID BOARD NOTICE Rev. 5/2012 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SMALL PROCUREMENT SOLICITATION NOTICE
BIDS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FORTHE FOLLOWING :
Courier and Mail Services
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
(APPLICABLE STATE ADMINISTRATION)
DHR SOLICITATION NUMBER: CSEA/COURI/14 -002 S
DESCRIPTION: The Contractor shall provide daily round trip pickup and delivery of mail
and packages from the Maryland State Disbursement Unit (SDU), located at 6000 Metro Drive,
Suite 110, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, the Baltimore City Office of Child Support Enforcement
(BCOCSE), located at 1 North Charles Street, 5th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, and the Department of Human Resources (DHR) mailroom, located in the basement, Room B -15, at 311
W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The regularly scheduled roundtrip pickups
and deliveries will occur weekdays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (except Maryland State Holidays). Courier route may change during term of contract.
USER AGENCY: CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (CSEA)
BIDS DUE: September 6, 20 13 1:00 P.M.
All bids must be received by Friday , September 6, 2013, by 1:00 p.m. All Bids shall be submit ted
in a sealed envelope with the Vendor’s Name, the Solicitation Name, Solicitation Number, due
date and time. NO ON -LINE OR FAXED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED
BASIS FOR AWARD: Most Favorable Bid Price
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Solic itation documents are available on eMaryland
Marketplace at www.eMarylandMarketplace.com under Solicitation #MDN0 031010527.
A. All inquiries are to be received by Wednesday, September 4 , 2013, by 3:00 p.m. Inquiries
are to be directed to Mrs. Vashti Green at V ashti.Green@Maryland.Gov.
B. All inquiries will be responded to on Thursday , September 5 , 2013, at 12:00 p.m. at
eMarylandMarketplace, at www.eMarylandMarketplace.com under solicitation #MDN0 031010527.
CONTRACTORS INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A BID ON THE ABOVE LISTED
PROJECT SHOULD DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:
Mrs. Vashti Green , Director
Grants & Contract Services Division
State of Maryland
DHR BID BOARD NOTICE Rev. 5/2012 Department of Human Resources
Child Support Enforcement Administration
311 W. Saratoga Str eet, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Vashti. Green@ Maryland.Gov
THE STATE OF MARYLAND ENCOURAGES MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT PROCESS
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is soliciting bids for Courier and Mail Services for the Child Support Enforcement Administration, with a specific focus on daily pickups and deliveries between three key locations in Baltimore. Bids are due by September 6, 2013, highlighting the urgency and the timeframe for response. This opportunity emphasizes favorable bid pricing as the basis for award, making competitive pricing strategies essential.
The buyer aims to acquire reliable courier services for daily mail and package transfers among the Maryland State Disbursement Unit and other child support offices to ensure timely communication and operations within the Child Support Enforcement Administration.
- Daily round trip pickups from specified locations in Baltimore.
- Delivery of mail and packages to three designated offices.
- Service hours are set for weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Adjustments to courier routes may occur during the contract's term.
- Sealed bid envelope with vendor's name.
- Solicitation name and number clearly indicated.
- Submission of bids by the deadline, September 6, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
- Adhering to the format specified in the solicitation documents.
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- Specific contract term length is not provided.
- No details on the evaluation criteria beyond pricing.
- Lack of performance-based metrics for evaluation of service delivery.
- Unclear if there are any penalties for service disruptions.
- Lack of clarity on how pricing will be compared in terms of scope.
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