RFQ_-_25-SERV-006___Local_Crime_Data_Solicitation.pdf

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF CRIME PREVENTION AND POLICY

LOCAL DATA CRIME

ISSUED 06/16/2025

LOCAL CRIME DATA

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

25-SERV-006

BPM051807

SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE PROCUREMENT

THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE PROCUREMENT FOR WHICH AWARD WILL BE LIMITED TO

CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS VENDORS. ONLY BUSINESSES THAT MEET THE STATUTORY

REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT ARTICLE, §§14-501 —14-505, ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND, AND THAT ARE CERTIFIED BY THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF

SMALL, MINORITY & WOMEN BUSINESS AFFAIRS (GOSBA) SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE PROGRAM

ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD OF A CONTRACT.

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND TO THIS SOLICITATION.

1. Summary Statement

The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) is seeking quotes from qualified consultants to provide geocoding services for crime data. This initiative allows the GOCPP to analyze crime patterns consistently and comprehensively across all the

State of Maryland jurisdictions at a fine geographic scale. The GOCPP would like to use local crime data to:

● Identify areas of high crime risk within disadvantaged communities and support targeted interventions.

● Evaluate the impact of grant-funded programs at the local level;

● Enhance both internal and public dashboards with up-to-date and geographically precise metrics;

● Link crime data with various demographic indicators to inform equity-based funding;

● Fulfill legislative requirements, including the identification of crime microzones and performance reporting.

2. Background and Purpose

The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy is the local governments’ one-stop shop for resources to improve public safety in Maryland. The office plans, promotes, and funds efforts with government entities, private organizations, and the community to advance public policy, enhance public safety, reduce crime and juvenile delinquency, and serve victims.

3. Minimum Requirements

The proposed consultant shall have:

● The capability to geocode crime data, including all Part 1 crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, violent crime, property crime) under the Uniform Crime Reporting Program;

● Multiple years of geocoded crime data which will be used to track trends over time;

● Proven knowledge of various geocoding methods (e.g., address point, street centroid, postal centroid) and relevant software/APIs (e.g., ArcGIS, Google

Geocoding API)

● Proven track record of solving geocoding problems and delivering accurate and reliable results

● Crime numbers as well as crime rates for all Part 1 crime categories.

Required Documentation: The bidder shall submit proofs of its ability to geocode crime data citing examples of previous work (either public or non-public facing); providing at least two (2) samples of previous work and/or experiences.

Provide references for at least two (2) clients who can attest to the consultant’s abilities and performance.

4. Preferred Capabilities and skills

As proof of capabilities, the bidder shall have a strong knowledge and demonstrate a history of geocoding crime data. Provide samples of previous work and experiences.

5. Responsibilities and Tasks – Scope of Work

The consultant shall provide five (5) years of geocoded data (2019 - 2023 up to the census tract level) to the Contract Monitor or its designee in an easily analyzable format such as excel or csv.

6. Deliverables schedule

The consultant shall provide via email, the geocoded crime data as specified in section 5 to the contract monitor or its designee no later than August 29th, 2025 or sooner.

7. Award Basis

A contract will be awarded to the offeror that submits the best price to the State and meets the requirements listed in sections 3 and 4.

8. Terms of Services

The resulting contract shall commence on or about July 01, 2025 and expiring on

September 30, 2025.

9. Questions

The questions are due June 20th, 2025 at 1:00 PM

All questions regarding this RFQ shall only be submitted via the State’s internet-based electronic procurement system, eMMA no later than the date and time indicated above.

10. Invoicing

The Contractor shall send the original of each invoice and signed authorization to invoice along with Attachment 1 – Deliverable Product Acceptance Form (DPAF) to the Contract Monitor

Jeffrey Zuback at email address: jeffrey.zuback@maryland.gov. All invoices for the services mailto:jeffrey.zuback@maryland.gov shall be verified by the Contractor for accuracy. An invoice not satisfying the requirements of a proper invoice as defined in COMAR 21.06.09 shall not be processed for payment.

The Agency reserves the right to reduce or withhold Contract payment in the event the Consultant does not provide all the required deliverables within the time frame specified in the Contract or otherwise breaches the terms and conditions of the Contract until such time as the Consultant brings itself into full compliance with the Contract specifications.

Any action on the part of the Agency, or dispute of action by the Contractor, shall be in accordance with the provisions of Md. Code Ann., State Finance and Procurement Article §§ 15-

215 through 15-223 and with COMAR 21.10.04.

The State is generally exempt from federal excise taxes, Maryland sales and use taxes, District of

Columbia sales taxes and transportation taxes. The Contractor, however, is not exempt from such sales and use taxes and may be liable for the same.

Invoices for final payment shall be clearly marked as “FINAL” and submitted when all work requirements have been completed and no further charges are to be incurred under the Contract. In no event shall any invoice be submitted later than 60 calendar days from the Contract termination date.

11. Pricing

The quotes are due on June 24, 2025 at 1: 00 PM.

The Consultant shall enter its price in Table 1

Deliverables Total Price

Geocoded data (2019 – 2023)

Contractor’s Name

Contractor’s Address

Contractor’s Federal Identification

Number

Name of Authorized Personne

Signature of Authorized Personnel

Title of Authorized Personnel

Signature and Date

Telephone Number

Email Address

***Please provide a detailed itemization of your pricing ***

***Late submissions will not be accepted***

Socio-Economic Programs

Are you registered TO DO BUSINESS with the State of Maryland? Your business must be registered with the State of Maryland prior to contract award

If your business is not registered, please follow the link below for registration:

https://egov.maryland.gov/businessexpress

Are you a registered Small Business (SBR)? Yes ____ No ____

If yes, Certification #________________

If not please follow the link below:

https://gomdsmallbiz.maryland.gov/Pages/sbr-Program.aspx

Are you a registered Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)? Yes____ No____

If yes, Certification #__________________________

If not, please visit the link below for eligibility information and application https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=91 https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=91