RFP Q and A 1-3-1-2024.pdf
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- Preferred Programming Vendors State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- BPM042571
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- Maryland
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This document is a Question and Answer (Q&A) from the Maryland Auto eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) regarding the Preferred Programming Vendors Request for Proposal (RFP) ID BPM042571. The RFP is seeking qualified vendors to provide programming services to Maryland Auto for a 3-year term. Vendors must provide hourly rates for labor categories such as Project Manager, Senior Programmer, Mid-level Programmer, and Senior Engineer. Responses will be evaluated, and successful bidders will be placed on Maryland Auto's Preferred Programming Vendor list to receive solicitations for 4-5 programming projects per year. Maryland Auto does not disclose budget or spending details, and current vendors providing these services must also apply to be on the preferred vendor list.
In terms of pricing, Maryland Auto requires vendors to provide a rate sheet showing each labor category and hourly rate, as well as any package pricing for service offerings. Pricing is requested for a 3-year term. Maryland Auto will not automatically add current vendors to the preferred vendor list and is not disclosing the identities of any incumbent providers at this time.
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2/29/2024
Refer questions regarding RFP ID BPM042571
Preferred Programming Vendors (BPM042571) - Lot : 1 / Round : 1: eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
Questions as of 2/29/2024:
1) There is no format for pricing information. For how many labor categories do you need the pricing for? – Like Project Manager, Sr. Programmer, Mid-level Programmer, Se. Engineer etc. If there is no specific format and price categories how would you evaluate pricing with other vendors?
Answer – Please provide a rate sheet that shows each labor category and hourly rate. If you have service offerings that have a package price include that in your rate sheet.
2) For how many years do you need the pricing for – like 3 or 5 years?
Answer – 3 years would be a fair term for pricing.
3) What is the term of this contract? i.e. Preferred vendor for 3 years or 5 years etc.
Answer – 3 years would be a fair term for pricing. Successful bidders will be placed on Maryland Auto’s Preferred programming vendor list and receive solicitations for projects for a period of 3 years. Additional contract terms are listed in the RFP under Part V.
4) What are the historical volumes of spending annually in the program?
Answer – We plan to offer 4-5 projects a year, but that could change. We do not disclose budgetary or actual numbers.
5) Are there any incumbent companies that currently provide these services to the agency? If yes, who are they?
Answer – While we have vendors that provide services for us now, they will also have to apply to be on our preferred programming vendor list as they will not be automatically added. We are not disclosing those vendors at this time.
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6) Is there any forecasted/approved budget for this opportunity?
Answer – We plan to offer 4-5 projects a year, but that could change. We do not disclose budgetary or actual numbers.
7) The submission package must include pricing. The RFP states " Include all pricing information in your response (hourly rate). The cost must be clearly stated. Total price must contain all direct and indirect costs, including out-of-pocket expenses. Include discounted pricing for Government agencies where applicable." Will Maryland Auto provide a pricing format? What types of services and/or personnel does the agency want us to price?
Answer – Please provide a rate sheet that shows each labor category and hourly rate. If you have service offerings that have a package price include that in your rate sheet. The services we require are based on the programming languages listed in the RFP.
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