Cover_Page_-_Addendum_2.docx

This document is Cover Page - Addendum 2 for the Maryland Department of Labor's Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program, contract number LABOR-FY2025-023. The addendum, dated May 13, 2025, includes responses to vendor questions for a statewide program evaluation contract. The procurement seeks a contractor to design and conduct a comprehensive impact and process evaluation of the RESEA program, with a proposal submission deadline of May 29, 2025. The evaluation must demonstrate a causal relationship between program activities and participant outcomes, specifically focusing on reemployment rates and median earnings in the second full calendar quarter following an initial unemployment claim.

The contract aligns with Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No. 01-20 guidelines and requires advanced technical expertise in labor market analysis, program evaluation methodologies, and statistical research. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the complexity of the required evaluation suggests a substantial contract value. The ideal contractor will possess significant experience in conducting complex program evaluations, particularly within government and workforce development contexts, with strong capabilities in data analysis, research design, and generating actionable insights from large-scale employment program assessments. The procurement appears to be a research and evaluation service contract without explicit set-aside designations.