Bid_Board_RFP_for_Psych_and_Neuropsychology_Services_v.2.docx.pdf

Bid Board Notice

Procurement I.D. Number: BPM053416

Issue Date: 10/102025

Title: Psychology & Neuropsychology Services

Due Date: November 1 2025

THIS SOLICITATION SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SMALL

PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS DESCRIBED IN COMAR 21.05.07

I. PROCUREMENT OBJECTIVES

A. Summary Statement

The Maryland Board of Nursing (the “Board”) is seeking proposals from interested and qualified individuals (the “Contractor”) to provide expert evaluation and consultative services to the Board in the area of psychology and neuropsychology.

B. Issuing Office

Maryland Board of Nursing 4140 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215

The Contract Monitor for this solicitation:

Brenden Aston 4140 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215

(410) 585-1931 Email: brenden.aston1@maryland.gov

The sole point of contact in the State for purposes of this solicitation is the Contract Officer.

C. Submission Deadline A virtual copy of the proposal MUST be received at the Board by 12:00 p.m.

Eastern Time on November 1 2025 in order to be considered. Proposals and/or unsolicited amendments to proposals arriving after the closing hour and date will not be considered.

II. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CONTRACTORS

A. Background

The mission of the Board is to advance safe quality care in Maryland through licensure, certification, education and accountability for public protection. The Board regulates the practice of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medication technicians, certified medicine aides, licensed electrologists, licensed direct-entry midwives, and licensed certified midwives. Individuals licensed or certified by the Board are required to adhere to the laws contained in the Maryland Nurse Practice Act (the “Act”), Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (“Health Occ.”) §§ 8-101 et seq. and its underlying regulations Code of Maryland Regulations (“COMAR”) Title 10, Subtitles 27, 39, 53, and 64. The Board is tasked with enforcing the Act. In carrying out its mission and duties, the Board may require applicants, licensees, and/or certificate holders to submit to an examination by a health care provider designated by the Board, as the Board deems appropriate.

The Board may also consult with the designated health care provider as necessary.

B. Contract

1. The term of the contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning November 15, 2025, through July 1, 2027.

2. The Department reserves the right to reduce or withhold contract payment in the event the Contractor does not provide the Department with all required deliverables within the time frame specified in the contract or in the event that the Contractor otherwise materially breaches the terms and conditions of the contract.

C. Submission of Proposals

Contractors MUST submit two separate PDF documents: One submission is to be labeled “Technical Proposal” and the other “Financial Proposal”. Both are to be identified as Sealed Proposals for this Bid Board Notice and are to contain the Contractor’s name, due date and time. Proposals may only be submitted via email.

III. SPECIFICATIONS

A. Specifications

The Contractor shall perform expert services including but not limited to:

1. Review the Act and its implementing regulations as applicable.

2. Provide general consultation and education to the Board in the area of psychology and neuropsychology, including written and oral presentations, upon request.

3. Upon request from the Board, conduct psychological and/or neuropsychological evaluations of applicants, licensees, and certificate holders if the Board has reason to believe that the applicant or licensee/certificate holder may cause harm to individuals affected by the applicant or licensee/certificate holder’s practice.

4. Review all reports, documents, records, and evidence provided for cases regarding individuals who are applicants for licensure or are licensed to practice as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, direct-entry midwife, or electrologist, or are applicants for certification or are certified to practice as a certified nursing assistant, geriatric nursing assistant, certified medication technician, or certified medicine aide in the State of Maryland, including those authorized to practice nursing in the State of Maryland by virtue of a privilege to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact, and are under investigation by the Board, the subject of disciplinary charges, or are referred for evaluation pursuant to the Board’s authority under Health Occ. Article, §§ 8-205.1 and 8-6A-15.

5. No later than 30 days after receiving the documentary materials described in Paragraph 4, above, from the Board, provide a detailed written expert report that is in the format required by the Board.

6. Provide consultation and advice to the Board, Executive Director of the Board, and/or Board investigators regarding obtaining additional evidence or conducting additional interview(s), and if a case is formally charged, work with, consult, and advise the Administrative Prosecutor(s) prosecuting the case on behalf of the State.

7. Prepare for and provide expert testimony at evidentiary hearings before the Board or the Office of Administrative Hearings, or before a court of competent jurisdiction, if necessary.

8. Maintain a good faith effort to assist the Maryland Department of Health (the “Department”); the Board’s Executive Director, Investigators, and other Board staff; and Administrative Prosecutors from the Office of the Attorney General in fulfillment of the Contractor’s services.

9. Maintain licensure in good standing with the appropriate health occupations board in Maryland (e.g., Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists or the Maryland Board of Physicians.)

10. Must have, at minimum, a Master’s degree in psychology, psychiatry or a related field.

B. Contractor Experience and References

The Contractor MUST demonstrate at least 5 years of professional experience in the provision of expert psychology and/or neuropsychology services related to information listed in section 3A above. The Contractor must provide at least two (2) professional references.

IV. EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

A. Evaluation The criteria that will be used for the evaluation of the technical proposals are listed below.

Within each major category, a minimum of 80% of the assigned points MUST be achieved in order to be considered acceptable.

Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points

1. Work Plan 50

a. Plan to provide psychological and 30 neuropsychological evaluation services

b. Plan to provide timely evaluation and 10 expert consultative services and documentation

c. Approach to overall and task specific management. 10

2. Professional Qualifications and Experience 50

a. Experience in providing psychological 50 and neuropsychological evaluation and expert consultative services

TOTAL 100

B. The Evaluation Process

The Board will evaluate each technical proposal using the evaluation criteria set forth above. Failure to comply with any of the mandatory requirements or to meet any of the minimum requirements will normally disqualify a Contractor’s proposal.

After determining compliance with the requirements, an evaluation of the technical merit of the proposals shall be conducted. Only those technical proposals deemed “reasonably acceptable” for award will be considered.

All other proposals will not be considered, and the Contractors shall be so notified, and their financial proposals returned unopened. Minor irregularities in proposals which are immaterial or inconsequential in nature may be waived or permitted to be cured whenever it is determined to be in the State’s best interest.

After completing the evaluation of the technical proposals, the price proposals will be opened.

C. Transmittal Letter

A transmittal letter prepared on the Contractor’s business stationary MUST accompany the proposal. The purpose of this letter is to transmit the proposal; therefore, it should be brief. The letter shall be signed by an individual or corporate officer who is authorized to bind his/her firm to all statements, including services, material availability, timeliness and prices contained in the proposal.

D. Two-Volume Submision

The selection procedure requires that the evaluation of the technical proposals be conducted before the cost data are reviewed. Consequently, each proposal MUST be submitted as two separate enclosures as indicated below.

E. Volume I - Technical

Contractor MUST submit a technical proposal containing the following sections:

1. Statement of Work

2. Proposed Work Plan

3. Corporate Qualifications and Experience

4. Staff Qualifications and Experience

1. The “Statement of Work” should demonstrate clearly the

Contractor’s understanding of the role this service plays in the responsibilities of the Board.

2. The “Proposed Work Plan” section should contain a definitive description of the Contractor’s plan to meet the requirements of the solicitation. It should include a detailed description of the Contractor’s methods and procedures for addressing all requirements outlined in this solicitation document.

The purpose of the work plan is to demonstrate the capability of the Contractor to successfully manage the overall project and the subordinate tasks while meeting the scheduled goals.

3. The “Corporate Qualifications and Experience” section should describe the overall capabilities of the Contractor to complete the work.

4. The “Staff Qualifications and Experience” section describes how the

Contractor’s experience relates to the specific responsibilities as detailed in the work plan for this procurement.

F. Volume II - Financial

This volume is to contain complete cost information for all services provided which should include an hourly cost.

The financial proposal MUST be in a separate document from the technical proposal.

Place of Performance: Maryland Board of Nursing 4140 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215

Contract Monitor: Brenden Aston 4140 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215 410 585-1931

Due Date: 12:00 PM on November 1 2025

V. BASIS FOR AWARD

The contract resulting from this solicitation shall be awarded to the Contractor meeting the criteria noted in this solicitation document with the most advantageous offer.

BID PAGE

OPASS #

_____________________ x ______________ = ________________

Number of Hours* Hourly Rate

Total: $______________________

Bid Price Authorized by:

Name/Title____________________________________________________

Signature________________________________Date_________________

Address______________________________________________________

City, State, Zip________________________________________________

Federal ID #:__________________________________________________ eMM#_______________________________________________________

Phone Number/Fax Number______________________________________

E-mail Address________________________________________________

*The Board does not guarantee a minimum or maximum of hours. The number is used for bidding purposes only.

THE STATE OF MARYLAND ENCOURAGES

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO

PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT PROCESS.