Rate Base (All-Inclusive) Cost Form.xlsx

This is a Rate Base Cost Proposal Form for the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services related to Forensic Chemistry Quality Assurance Services. The contract encompasses an initial period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, followed by two renewal periods: Renewal Period #1 from September 1, 2028, through August 31, 2030, and Renewal Period #2 from September 1, 2030, through August 31, 2031. Bidders are required to submit detailed cost proposals for all three contract periods.

The cost proposal form requires bidders to provide all-inclusive hourly rates for proposed positions, with costs broken down by period and service category. Budget line items include salaries for all positions conducting services under the RFP, subcontractor and consultant costs, travel expenses (including mileage, lodging, and airfare) that must align with Maine's travel policies, and supplies. Bidders must complete the white-space entries on the budget forms while ensuring existing formulas calculate correctly, and they should provide justifications for travel and supplies expenses. The form structure allows bidders to list multiple position titles with corresponding hourly rates, total hours, and calculated amounts for each contract period, with automatic summation of total costs across all categories.