Child Access Case Screeners

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) on behalf of the Department of Juvenile and Family Services is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain services to screen child access cases for intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and/or child abuse. The purpose is to assist courts in determining whether cases are appropriate for mediation pursuant to Md. Rule 9-205. The contract will require the selected vendor to provide case screening services to assess the risk factors in each case and make recommendations to the court. Qualified respondents must demonstrate expertise in assessing domestic violence, child abuse, and related family law matters. The RFP has a posted date of October 10, 2024 and a due date of November 8, 2024, allowing approximately one month for proposal submissions.

The state of Maryland is the procuring jurisdiction for this contract opportunity. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is unknown, and the state has not provided details on the existing infrastructure or technology that may need to be integrated. The budget range or potential award value for this contract has also not been specified.