26FQ14, Dependent Eligibility Audit

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) in Maryland is seeking competitive proposals from qualified firms to conduct a Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit for spouses and eligible children enrolled in the medical and dental plans covering FCPS employees and retirees under solicitation number 26FQ14. The primary objective of this procurement is to eliminate inappropriate spending on ineligible dependents and generate information to support future financial decision-making, while ensuring FCPS meets its fiduciary duties under ERISA and applicable IRS regulations. The audit will serve as a comprehensive review of dependent enrollment across medical and dental benefit plans. Proposals must be submitted electronically through OpenGov Procurement no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, May 28, 2026, with public opening and reading conducted via Microsoft Teams. All interested vendors and contractors must register at https://emma.maryland.gov prior to contract award, as FCPS no longer accepts bidder applications through traditional submission methods. The solicitation does not specify pricing structures, contract duration, or renewal options in the available documentation.

FCPS encourages Certified Minority Business Enterprises to submit proposals for this opportunity and has reserved the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding process. No submissions will be accepted via mail; all proposals must be transmitted exclusively through the designated electronic procurement portal. The solicitation documentation provided does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific technology infrastructure requirements for integration. Additionally, no specific award value, budget range, or contract duration has been disclosed in the available materials. Prospective bidders should consult the complete Invitation for Proposal document and register through the required state portal to ensure compliance with submission requirements and eligibility verification protocols.