Appendix 2 PF Instructions.docx

This is a Price Form Instructions document for a Maryland Gaming Impact Study Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Maryland. The instructions establish mandatory requirements for all bidders submitting pricing proposals, specifying that responses must be submitted using the designated Price Form without alterations. Bidders must ensure all unit and extended prices are clearly entered in dollars and cents format with distinct decimal points, all calculations are rounded to the nearest cent, and every editable field is completed. The Price Form must be signed and dated by an authorized individual, and any changes or corrections must be initialed, dated, or resubmitted through eMMA prior to the submission deadline. Incomplete or partial bids will be rejected unless otherwise specified in the solicitation documents.

All pricing submitted on the Price Form must represent fully loaded prices that encompass all costs and expenses associated with service delivery, including labor, profit, overhead, general operating expenses, and administrative costs necessary to perform the work outlined in the IFB. Bidders are prohibited from proposing conditions or contingencies on prices, and any goods or services provided at no cost to the State must be clearly marked as $0.00. Sample amounts used for calculations are estimates for evaluation purposes only, and no minimum or maximum unit guarantees are provided unless stated elsewhere in the IFB. Failure to adhere to these instructions may result in the bid being determined non-responsive or the proposal being determined not reasonably susceptible for award selection. The Price Form is provided as a separate Excel file labeled "2026-04 price form.xls."