BPM059591- MPT 015 Business Intelligence Consulting Servicesfc (1).pdf

REQUEST FOR

QUOTATION

OF

1. REQUEST NO.

MPT 005 Business Intelligence Consulting Services

2. DATE ISSUED

11/2/2026

3. DESCRIPTION

Vendor to develop and implement an online survey using Qualtrics and develop focus groups to analyze data to measure the public’s knowledge of the awareness campaign of the opioid epidemic and related topics.

4a. ISSUED BY:

Maryland Public Television 11767 Owings Mills Boulevard Owings Mills, MD 21117

5. DELIVER BY (Date) 11/4/2025

6. DELIVERY

X FOB DESTINATION FOB ORIGIN

7. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) 8. DESTINATION

a. NAME Frank M. Conaway III

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER:

410.581.4037

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE/ DEPARTMENT DESIGNEE

c. FAX NUMBER:

d. EMAIL ADDRESS:

Frank.Conaway2@mpt.org

b. STREET ADDRESS 11767 Owings Mills Boulevard

9. TO:

a. NAME b. COMPANY

c. FAX NUMBER / EMAIL ADDRESS c. CITY Owings Mills

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE

MD

e. ZIP CODE 21117

10. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL QUOTES VIA

Emma.

All quotes are to be valid for 120 days from the date of receipt.

IMPORTANT: This is a request for quotations. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit MPT to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the bidder.

11. SCHEDULE

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Fully loaded price to provide the services and deliverables outlined in the scope of work

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are attached.

TOTAL BID EQUALS ITEMS 001 THROUGH 001

TOTAL BID $

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF BIDDER 14. SIGNATURE OF THE PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN THE QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION a. COMPANY NAME OF BIDDER

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE NO.

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or print) EMAIL ADDRESS

MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I. lncor11oralion by Reference - All tenns and conditions of the solicitation, and any changes thereto, arc made a part of this contract.

2. Tax Exemption • The State of Maryland 1s generally exempt from Federal excise taxes, Maryland sales and use taxes, District of Columbia sales taxes, aud transponation taxes. Exemption ccnificatcs shall be completed upon request. Where a contractor is required to furnish and install material in the construction or improvement of real propeny in perfonnance of a contract. the Contractor shall pay the Maryland Sales Tax and the exemption does not apply.

3. Specifications - All materials, equipment, supplies or services shall conform lo federal and State laws and rcgulat10ns and to the specifications conlamed in the solicitation.

4. Delivery and Acceptance, - Delivery shall be made in accordance with the solicitation specifications. MPT al its sole discret10n may extend the term of performance for excusable delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the Contractor's control. MPT unilaterally may order in wnting the suspension, delay, or interruption of performance hereunder. MPT reserves the right to test any materials, equipment, supplies, or services delivered to dctennine if the specifications have been met.

The material listed 111 the quote/bid or proposal shall be delivered roe the point or points specified pnor to or on the date specified in the bid or proposal. Any material that is defective or foils to meet the terms of the solicitation spccificat,ons shall be rejected. Rejected materials shall be promptly replaced. MPT rcser\es the right to purchase replacement materials in the open market. Contractors fa1lin11to promptly replace materials lawfully rejected shall be liable for any excess price paid for the replacement, plus applicable expenses, 1f any.

!I. Non-Iii ring of Employees • No employee of the State of Maryland or any umt thereof, whose duties as such employee include matters relating to or affectmg the subject matter of this contract shall, wlulc so employed, become or be an employee of the party or ponies hereby contracting with the Stale of Maryland or any 111111 thereof.

6. Nondiscrimination in Employment • 111c Contractor agrees not to discriminate m any manner against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age. sex, mantal status, national origin, ancestry, or physical or mental handicap unrelated in nature and extent so as reasonably to preclude the performance of such employment and to post and to cause subcontractors to post in conspicuous places available lo employees and applicants for employment, notices setting fonh the substance of this clause.

7. Commercial Nondiscrimination Clause • Contractor represents and warrants that, as a condition of entering this Agreement, it will comply with the State's Commercial Nondiscrimination Pohcy, as descnbed under Title 19 of the State Finance and Procurement Anicle of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Contractor understands that a material violation of this clause shall be considered a matenal breach of this Agreement and may result in tcnnination of this Agreement. disqualification of Contractor from panic1patmg in State contracts, or other sanctions. ·n,is clause is not enforceable by or for the benefit of, and creates no obligation to, any third party.

8. Financial Disclosure - The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section IJ-22 l of the State Fmancc and Procurement Anicle of the Annotated Code of Maryland, which reqmres thal every busmess that enters mto contracts, leases, or other agreements with the State of Maryland or its agencies durmg a calendar year in which the aggregate Sl00,000 or more, shall, within 30 days of the time when the aggregate value of these contracls, lenses or other agreements reaches $100,000 tile with the Secretary of State of Maryland cenain specified information to include disclosure of beneficial ownership of the business.

9. Political Contribution Disclosure - The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Section 14- 101 ct seq. of the Election Law Anicle of the Annotated Code of Maryland. which requires that every person that enters into contracts, leases, or other agreements with the State of Maryland or a political subdivision of the Stale, includmg its agencies, dunng a calendar year in which the person receives in the aggregate $100,000 or more. shall file with the State Administration Board of Election Laws a statement disclosing cenam campaign or political contributions in excess of $500.

10. Anti-Bribery - The Contractor warrants that neither it nor any of its officers, directors, or panners nor any of its employees who are directly in\'olved in obtaining or performing contracts with any public body has been convicted of bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe under the laws of any stale or of the federal government or has engaged in conduct since July I, 1977. which constitute bribery, attempted bnbery, or conspiracy to bribe under the laws of any state or the federal government.

11. Registration - Pursuant to§ 7-201 ct seq. of the Corporations and Associations Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, corporations and other legal entities not incorporated or formed m the State shall be registered with the State Depanment of Assessments and Taxation, 301 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland 2120 I, before domg any interstate or foreign business in this Stoic. Before doing any intrastate business in this state, a foreign corporation or legal entity shall qualify with the Dcpanmcnl of Assessments and Taxation.

12. Contingent Fees- The contractor warrants that it has not employed or retained any person, panucrship, corporation, or other entity. other than a bona fide employee or agent working for the Contractor.

to solicit or secure this agreement, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, pnnnership, corporation, or other entity, other than a bona fide employee or agent, any fee or any other consideration contingent on the making of1his agreement.

lJ. EPA Compliance- Materials, supplies, equipment, or services shall comply in nll respects with the Federal Noise Control Act of 1972, ,-here applicable.

14. Changes-1l1is Contract may be amended, in writing, with the consent of both panics. Amcudmenls may not change significantly the scope of the Contract.

IS. Occupational Safely and Health Act (O.S.H.A.) - All materials, supplies, equipment, or services supplied as a result of this contract shall comply with the applicable U.S. and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act standards.

16. Termination for Convenience - Upon written notice to the Contractor, MPT may tenninate tlus contract, in whole or in pan, whene\'cr MPT shall determine that such terminations 1s in the best interest of MPT or the State of Maryland. MPT shall pay all reasonable costs incnrrcd up to the date of tcnnination and all reasonable costs associated with tennination of the contract. However, the Contractor may not be reimbursed for anticipatory profits. Termin,111011 hereunder, including the determination of the nghts and obligations of the panics, shall be governed by the provisions of COMAR 2l.07.0l.12A(2).

17. Termination for Default - When the Contractor has not performed or has unsatisfactoril) pcrfonncd the contract; payment shall be withheld at the discretion of MPT. Failure on the pan of a Contractor to fulfill contractual obligations shall be considered just cause for terminatmn of the contract and the Contractor is not entitled to recover any costs incurred by the Contractor up to the date of termination. Termination hereunder. including the determination of the rights ,md oblii:,1hons of the parties, shall be governed by the provisions of COMAR 21.07.01. I l(B).

18. Disputes - Except as olhenvise may be provided by law, all disputes arising under or '" a result ofa breach of this contract that arc not disposed ofby mutual agreement shall be resohcd 111 accordance with COMAR 21.10.04, Contract Clanns and Disputes. Pending resolution of a claim, the Contractor shall proceed dihgcntly with the performance of the conlract in accordance with the procurement officer's decision.

19. Multi-Year Contracts - If funds are not appropriated or othenv1se made available to suppon continuation III any fiscal year succeeding the first fiscal year, this contract shall tcnninate automatically as of the beginning of the fiscal year for wluch funds arc not available. The Contractor may not recover anticipatory profits or costs incurred after termination.

20. Intellectual Property - Contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless MPT. its officers, agents and employees with respect to any claim, action, cost or Judgment for patent infringement, or trademark or copyright violation arising out of purchase or use or materials. supphcs. equipment or services covered by this contract.

21. Maryland Law Prevails - l11e laws of Maryland shall go\'ern the iuterprctat1on and enforcement of this Contract.

22. Contractor Invoices - Invoices are to be emailed to the following address:

nccou111,pnynhlea mpt.org. Questions may be addresstd to: 410-581-4112.

Contractor agrees to include on the face of all invoices billed to MPT, its Taxpayer ldcntilication Number, winch is the Social Security Number of mdividuals and sole proprietors and the Federal Employer ldcntificatmn Number for all other types of orgamzallons. If a Blanket/Purchase Order document 1s issued, the Blanket/Purchase Order Number must be included. Payments to the Contractor pursuant this Blanket/Purchase Order shall be made no later than 30 days aller the State's receipt of a proper invoice from tl1e Contractor. Charges for late payment of 111\'oiccs. other than as prescribed by Title 15, Subtitle l. of the State Finance and Procurement Article. Annotated Code of Maryland, or by the Public Service Commission of Maryland with respect lo regulated pubhc utilities, as applicable, are prohibited.

23. Reserved.

24. Indemnification - The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the State a mnst liability for any costs, expenses, loss, suits, actions, or claims of any character arising lrom or relating to the performance of the Contractor or its subcontractors under this contract. MPT shall not assume any obligation to indemnify, hold lmnnless, or pay attorneys' fee that may arise from or in any way be associated with the perfonnance or operation of this agreement.

2!1. Conflicting Terms - Any proposal for terms in addition to or different from those set fonh in this blanket/purchase order or any attempt by the Contractor to vary any of the tcnns of this offer by Contractor's acceptonce shall not operate as n rejection of this offer, unless suc,hariance is in the tenns of the description, quantity, price or delivery schedule. but shall be deemed a material alteration thereof, and this offer shall be deemed acceptable by the Contractor wilhont the additional or different terms. If this purchase order is an acceptance of a prior offer by the Contractor, the acceptance is expressly conditioned upon Contractor's assent to any additional or different terms contained herein. l11e Contractor understands and agrees that the tenns and conditions of this purchase order may not be waived.

26. Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace - The Contractor warrants that the contractor shall comply with COMAR 21.11.08 Dmg and Alcohol Free Workplace, and that the Contractor shall remain in compliance throughout the term of this purchase order

27. Retention or Records - the Contractor shall retain and maintain all records and documents relating to this Contract for three years after final payment by the State hereunder or any applicable statute of limitations, whichever is longer, and shall make them available for inspection and audit by authorized representatives of the State, including the procurement otlicer or designec, at all reasonable times.

MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION TERMS AND CONDITIONS TAKE

PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

5/24/2016

State of Maryland

MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION

11767 Owings Mills Boulevard Owings Mills, MD 21117-1499

Request for Quotation

BPM059591

for

MPT 005 Business Intelligence Consulting Services

This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement

ISSUE DATE: 11/2/2026

BID CLOSING DATE: 11/16/2026

I. INTRODUCTION

Maryland Public Television is seeking to obtain a small business to develop and implement an online survey using Qualtrics and develop focus groups to analyze data to measure the public’s knowledge of the awareness campaign of the opioid epidemic and related topics.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

SURVEY

Researching the public’s knowledge of the Behavioral Health Administration’s (BHA) public awareness campaigns related to the opioid epidemic in Maryland, as produced by the Maryland State Ad Agency

(MSAA).

The vendor shall develop and implement the online survey using Qualtrics, Jotform, or similar. The vendor must also guarantee to collect at least 1,000 responses that align with the following audiences:

- Representatives of multiple age demographics, starting at age 18 through to the age of 65

- Equal representation of gender

- Equal representation of all Marylanders

The survey shall be distributed by June 1, 2027, and the results collected and reported on by August 27, 2027.

FOCUS GROUPS

These focus groups will endeavor to determine the efficacy of the public awareness campaign designed by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and produced by the Maryland State Ad Agency. Topics to be discussed include Good Samaritan Law, Naloxone, Fentanyl, Anti-Stigma, and Behavioral Health Programs.

The focus groups shall have two distinct audiences:

1. A set composed of a representative sample of Marylanders and,

2. Those who are or have experience with a substance use disorder or know someone who has been affected. This group of individuals may come from treatment centers, hospitals, clinics, etc.

Focus groups will be conducted in person. Focus groups shall not be recorded and participants’ identities shall be strictly confidential.

REPORTING

The vendor shall compose two distinct reports:

1. Focus Group reporting

2. Survey reporting

The analysis of the survey data shall measure the public’s knowledge of the awareness campaign of the opioid epidemic and related topics, including: Overdose Prevention, Good Samaritan Law, Naloxone, Fentanyl, and Anti-Stigma. The analysis will also need to measure how opinions have changed over time, comparing the results to benchmarks and data collected from previous years.

DELIVERABLE(S)

Vendor shall compile the analytical findings in two reports. Short sentences, short paragraphs, and an active voice will characterize the narrative. Graphical elements will support the text. We expect the vendor to work closely with MSAA to deliver the final reports by August 27, 2027.

In addition to the report, the vendor shall supply an accompanying PowerPoint presentation explaining the entire process and findings of the study.

III. MBE/ Small Business Reserve

No MBE but is an SBR reserve

IV. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

A. Invoicing

Invoices shall contain the following:

1. Invoice number

2. Invoice Date

3. Blanket Purchase Order number

4. Date of Service

5. Description of Services rendered

6. Location of Service

7. All invoices shall be sent via email to accountspayable@mpt.org

B. Payment

Payments to the Contractor shall be made no later than 30 days after MPT’s receipt of a proper invoice from the Contractor. Charges for late payment of invoices, other than as prescribed by Title 15, Subtitle 1, of the State Finance and Procurement Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, or by the Public Service Commission of Maryland with respect to regulated public utilities, as applicable, are prohibited.

V. Pre-bid Meeting

The pre-bid meeting will be held virtually on 11/4/2026 @ 4:00 p.m. via Google Meet. Please email Frank Conaway for an invitation at frank.conaway2@mpt.org.

VI. QUESTIONS

All questions must be submitted via eMMA no later than 11/9/2026 before noon.

VII. DUE DATE

All quotes shall be submitted on the eMMA website by 11/16/2026 before noon.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor submitting a quote to ensure that the quote is received by the stated deadline. Quotes received past the deadline will not be considered.

VIII. WORKING HOURS

Work hours must be coordinated with the Contract Monitor.

mailto:accountspayable@mpt.org

IX. VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Bidder must provide proof with its quote that the following Minimum Qualifications have been met: The minimum qualifications for the award for this solicitation are as follows:

Before submitting a quote for the work covered by the specifications for this solicitation, the successful Bidder must have experience with focus groups and should have successfully performed in the industry for 5+ years.

The Bidder shall submit with the quote response a minimum of two (2) references of companies or organizations for which the Bidder provided services in scope, type, size, magnitude, and complexity comparable to those specified in the Scope of Work on Attachment P – Reference Form. Each reference shall be from a client for whom the Bidder has provided services within the past six (6) consecutive years and shall include the following information:

Each reference must include:

a. Name and complete address of business or company

b. Name of the contact person, email address, and current phone number

c. Term and length of each contract

d. Size and type of facility (square footage)

e. Type of services provided

f. Names of supervisory personnel who will perform under the contract, specifying the length and type of experience of each such personnel

g. Contract value

MPT reserves the right to request additional references or utilize references not provided by a Bidder.

X. BID SUBMISSION

Bidders will submit the following along with their Quote:

(a) Attachment P – Reference Form

(b) W-9

(c) Electronic Funds Transfer Form

XI. AWARD DETERMINATION

The Contract resulting from this RFQ will be awarded to the offeror whose offer is determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive price for all labor, materials, and services required in this solicitation.

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Attachment P – Reference Form

#1. Company: Contact Person:

Address: Contact Person e-mail:

Contact Person telephone:

Term and Length of Contract:

Size and Type of Facility:

Type of services provided:

Contract Value

#2. Company: Contact Person:

Address: Contact Person e-mail:

Contact Person telephone:

Term and Length of Contract:

Size and Type of Facility:

Type of services provided:

Contract Value

#3. Company: Contact Person:

Address: Contact Person e-mail:

Contact Person telephone:

Term and Length of Contract:

Size and Type of Facility:

Type of services provided:

Contract Value

Attachment P – Reference Form

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