Behind the Ear Rechargeable Hearing Aid

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ FY25-DEISES-022 / R00B5600064A) for behind-the-ear rechargeable hearing aids to be procured for the Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services in Baltimore City. The procurement seeks three pairs of hearing aids totaling six devices, with specific requirements for each pair: one pair for mild to moderate hearing losses (L50-PR in lava red), one pair for moderate to severe hearing losses (L70-PR in blue ocean), and one pair for severe to profound hearing losses (L90-PR in electric green). All hearing aids must include Rogers microphones and a comprehensive five-year manufacturer's warranty covering repairs, reconditioning, and replacement. Vendors must submit bids electronically through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) by February 12, 2025, at 2 PM EST, with preliminary questions due by February 5, 2024, at 2 PM. The contract term will be twelve months from the notice to proceed, and the award will be made to the lowest-priced vendor meeting all mandatory requirements. Evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to provide the specified hearing aid configurations with the required technical specifications and warranty coverage.

The solicitation encourages participation from small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, signaling a commitment to diverse vendor engagement. The total contract value is capped at $9,000.00, with net 30 payment terms and a requirement that invoices be submitted within 60 days of contract termination. Deliveries will be made directly to the Maryland State Department of Education in Baltimore, specifically to the Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the detailed specifications suggest a targeted procurement to meet precise assistive technology needs for specialized educational services. The procurement appears designed to provide adaptive technology for students with varying degrees of hearing loss, with a clear emphasis on obtaining high-quality, technologically advanced hearing aids that can be tailored to individual hearing impairment levels. Vendors interested in responding must carefully review the technical requirements and ensure their proposed devices meet the exact specifications outlined in the RFQ.