eMMA COVER Letter.pdf

This is a solicitation cover letter and project manual issued by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Office of Procurement, for a dental assistant position at two facilities: Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC) in Baltimore, Maryland, and Cheltenham Youth Detention Center (CYDC) in Cheltenham, Maryland. The Department seeks to procure dental assistant services for a nine-month contract period beginning January 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026. Bids are due on December 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and must be submitted online via eMMA (electronic Maryland Marketplace Advantage). No pre-bid meeting will be held for this solicitation. The solicitation number is BPM054398, and the project number is 26-MULTI-FS-MS-011.

The solicitation encourages minority business enterprises to respond. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Procurement Officer Shenika Jackson at (410) 230-3429 or Shenika.jackson3@maryland.gov. Ronald Colbert, Director of the Department of Juvenile Services, serves as the Procurement Officer Director and can be contacted at Ronald.colbert@maryland.gov. The project manual contains additional details regarding scope of work, specifications, and contract requirements. No information regarding pricing, set-asides, funding amounts, or other financial terms is provided in this cover letter.