BID_SUBMISSION_CHECKLIST_-_Speech_Therapist_for_MDH_Potomac_Center_and_SETT_BPM048037.pdf

25-MDHPC-02/eMMA # BPM048037 – Part-time Speech Therapist for MDH Potomac Center and SETT – Bids Due 1/29/25 by 2:00pm EST

MANDATORY BID DOCUMENT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

The following is REQUIRED to be submitted with your bid in order to be considered for award. FAILURE TO INCLUDE ALL THE MANDATORY SUBMISSIONS SHALL DEEM YOUR BID NON-RESPONSIVE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD, REGARDLESS OF BID PRICE.

IFB Section V. Minimum Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements:

The selected Bidder, or (if Bidder is an agency) Speech Therapist assigned to this contract, shall meet the following minimum requirements, verified with required documentation:

1. The Speech Therapist shall be licensed by the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispenser and Speech Language Pathologists

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its Bid a copy of the Speech Therapist’s current license issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispenser and Speech Language Pathologists. □

2. The Speech Therapist shall be licensed by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its Bid a copy of the Speech Therapist’s current license issued by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.

3. The Speech Therapist shall have at least two (2) years of experience providing Speech Therapy Services for the intellectually disabled and/or Dually-Diagnosed.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its Bid a current resume for the Speech Therapist with at least three (3) references from the past five (5) years who can attest to the Speech Therapist’s experience. References must include name, relationship to Speech Therapist, and contact information (email address and phone number).

4. The Speech Therapist shall possess a current/active certification in Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its Bid a copy of the Speech Therapist’s current certification in Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED. □

5. The Bidder, if an agency or group, shall be registered with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation to do business in the State of Maryland, and have a status of Good Standing.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide a copy of documentation evidencing its registration with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. □

6. The Bidder shall possess Commercial General Liability Insurance, which shall cover losses resulting from or arising out of Contractor action or inaction in the performance of the Contract by the Contractor, its agents, servants, employees, or subcontractors, with a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with their bid their current Certificate of Insurance (COI). □

7. The Bidder shall obtain, at their own expense, a criminal background check on the Speech Therapist who shall be assigned to the contract. At a minimum, these checks must contain convictions and probation before judgement (PBJ) pleadings within the State of Maryland. This check may be performed by a public or private entity.

a. Required Documentation: As proof of meeting this requirement, the Bidder must provide with its bid certification that the Speech Therapist has completed the required criminal background check described above. A previously completed background check from within the last three (3) years will also satisfy this requirement.

IFB Section VIII, Bid Submission Requirements:

1.) Completed and Signed Financial Form (Exhibit A) □ 2.) Signed Bid/Proposal Affidavit (Attachment C) □ 3.) Completed and Signed Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure (Attachment H) □ 4.) All Required documentation as specified in Section V, “Minimum Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements

(ABOVE) □

5.) IF any Addendums are later added to this solicitation, a signed Addendum Acknowledgement Receipt shall be required for each Addendum as part of the bid submission package. □

IFB Section X, Award:

I understand that the total cost of the resulting contract shall not exceed $50,000.

Bids over $50,000 will be rejected. □

In accordance with COMAR 21.03.05, bids may be submitted electronically through electronic mail at Potomac.Procurement@maryland.gov or preferably through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).

In order to receive a contract award, a vendor must be registered on eMMA.

Any questions regarding this Invitation for Bid (IFB) should be submitted in writing via email to the Procurement Officer at JessicaM.Bradley@maryland.gov. Questions should be submitted prior to the bid due date and time, but no later than: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 by 2:00pm EST.

**BID DUE DATE AND TIME IS: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 BY 2:00PM EST.**

Late bids shall not be considered for award.

mailto:Potomac.Procurement@maryland.gov