SAMPLE Section 5.3.2 'Tabs' in Word 9.26.25 (QandA #3).docx

This is a sample instruction document for Maryland state procurement guidelines detailing the required formatting and organization of technical proposals for a Request for Proposal (RFP). The document outlines four mandatory tabs that must be included in all submissions: Tab A requires a title page identifying the offeror's name and address, the RFP name and number, and all functional areas included in the technical proposal, followed by a table of contents organized by section, subsection, and page number; Tab B addresses claims of confidentiality, requiring offerors to identify any confidential or proprietary information by page and section number with detailed explanations for each claim, or alternatively noting "Not applicable" if no confidential information is included; and Tab C requires completion of an Offeror Information Sheet using the standardized form provided by the Maryland Procurement Office.

The document serves as a procedural guide to ensure consistency and organization across all technical proposal submissions to the State of Maryland. This formatting requirement applies uniformly to all RFPs issued by the state and does not contain pricing information, contract terms, award dates, or renewal options, as it functions solely as a structural template for proposal preparation rather than a specific solicitation document.