RFA_Addenda_BPM054659_ACCESS_1.12.26.pdf
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- Attached to
- Advancing Cross-Cutting Engagement and Service Strategies for People Who Use Drugs (ACCESS)
- Solicitation number
- BPM054659
- Issued by
- Maryland
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This is a Request for Applications (RFA) addendum issued by the Maryland Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration for the Advancing Cross-Cutting Engagement and Service Strategies for People Who Use Drugs (ACCESS) grant program. The addendum updates the original RFA Exhibit A and pre-application conference materials with revised guidance on fringe benefit calculations and documentation requirements. Key revisions include clarification on how fringe costs must be calculated and justified based on applicant type, as well as updated requirements for IRS W-9 documentation and Form 990 filing submissions. The addendum does not specify response dates, due dates, site visits, or bidder's meetings beyond noting that the pre-application conference link was updated. No contract term length, renewal options, or award date information is provided in this document.
The addendum establishes differentiated fringe benefit cost caps based on applicant organizational type. For private nonprofit organizations meeting the definition of "social organizations," total fringe costs cannot exceed 37.81% of a position's total salary cost. For local or state government agencies, public colleges, or state universities, fringe costs must be calculated in accordance with applicable agency budget guidelines and the Maryland Department of Budget and Management's annually updated guidance. Applicants are now required to submit a signed and dated current IRS W-9 with EIN and the organization's most current Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax filing, with additional fringe calculation justifications to be included in the designated salary budget justification field. The addendum was issued on January 12, 2026, and indicates that all other RFA details remain unchanged.
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RFA Addendum for
BPM054659
Advancing Cross-Cutting Engagement and
Service Strategies for People who Use Drugs (ACCESS)
The following revisions have been made to the above posted solicitation and supporting documents:
- The link for the Pre-Application Conference has been updated on the
RFA Exhibit A and the Pre-Application Conference Agenda.
1.Document Title: FY27_ACCESS_RFA_Exhibit_A_BPM054659 Section Original Text Revision 4.4.5
4.3.4
Fringe: For each position, include the cost for fringe benefits including health insurance, retirement, etc.
Fringe costs may be calculated as a percentage of salary or itemized.
Regardless of which method is used, total fringe cost for a position cannot exceed 37.81% of the position’s total salary cost.
Current IRS W-9 with EIN (must be signed and dated; and include contact person name and phone number);
Fringe: For each position, include the cost for fringe benefits including health insurance, retirement, etc. Fringe costs may be calculated as a percentage of salary or itemized. If the Applicant wishes to provide additional information about the fringe calculation method being used, it should be included in the “Justification” field for the associated position listed under the Salary budget category.
For Applicants that meet the definition of a “social organization” in RFA Section 2.1.1 (i.e. private nonprofit organizations), the total fringe cost for a position cannot exceed 37.81% of the position’s total salary cost.
For Applicants that are a local or state government agency, public college, or state university, fringe costs should be calculated in accordance with applicable agency budget guidelines, including annually updated budget guidance issued by the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, as appropriate.
A signed and dated copy of the organization’s current IRS W-9 with
EIN;
4.3.4 Copy of
organization’s 2025 Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax filing.
Copy of organization’s most current Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax filing;
2. Document Title: Attachment B - ACCESS Budget Narrative Workbook
On the “Fringe” worksheet, a popup tooltip when the user clicks on cell F1 (Fringe Rate)
Enter the Fringe Rate used to calculate total fringe costs for the position during the Budget Period. The Fringe Rate should be entered as a percentage with up to 2 decimal places. The Fringe Rate cannot exceed 37.81%.
Enter the Fringe Rate used to calculate total fringe costs for the position during the Budget Period. The Fringe Rate should be entered as a percentage with up to 2 decimal places. See RFA Section 4.4.5 for guidance on fringe calculation.
3. Document Title: Attachment C - Budget Narrative Template
Under “Instructions for Using This Document”, Section 3 “Budget Detail and Justification”.
Fringe: For each position, include the cost for fringe benefits including health insurance, retirement, etc. Fringe costs may be calculated as a percentage of salary or itemized.
Regardless of which method is used, total fringe cost for a position cannot exceed 37.81% of the position’s total salary cost.
Fringe: For each position, include the cost for fringe benefits including health insurance, retirement, etc. Fringe costs may be calculated as a percentage of salary or itemized. If the Applicant wishes to provide additional information about the fringe calculation method being used, it should be included in the “Justification” field for the associated position listed under the Salary budget category.
For Applicants that meet the definition of a “social organization” in RFA Section 2.1.1 (i.e. private nonprofit organizations), the total fringe cost for a position cannot exceed 37.81% of the position’s total salary cost.
For Applicants that are a local or state government agency, public college, or state university, fringe costs should be calculated in accordance with applicable agency budget guidelines, including annually updated budget guidance issued by the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, as appropriate.
All other details of the RFA are staying the same.
Thank You
-IB
1/12/2026
RFA Addendum for BPM054659
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