The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) is seeking to procure a Granicus Communications Cloud Advanced Package and Targeted Messaging services through Invitation for Bids (IFB) number BPM052075. The procurement involves two distinct Targeted Messaging subscriptions: one for up to 1,000,000 messages per year and another for up to 2,000,000 messages per year, alongside a Communications Cloud Advanced Package designed for 6,000,000-6,999,999 potential users. The primary objective is to enable MHBE's Marketing Department to perform ad hoc messaging using pre-defined consumer parameters, segment consumers across multiple factors, and facilitate targeted communications. The solicitation requires the contractor to be a FedRAMP-certified provider at the moderate security level, with the contract term spanning from 9/10/2025 to 9/09/2026. A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with bid submissions due by 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on 08/25/2025. The award will be based on the lowest total bid price, and the procurement is funded by Medicaid Funds with CFDA number 93.778. The solicitation has set the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontracting goal at 0%, indicating minimal restrictions on vendor participation. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including bid/proposal affidavits, contract affidavits, and federal funds attachments. The contract will utilize electronic funds transfer as the primary payment method and requires compliance with various federal requirements, such as non-discrimination provisions, lobbying restrictions, and regulations related to the Rehabilitation Act and Affordable Care Act. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves multiple messaging subscriptions and a communications cloud package, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide a sophisticated messaging platform that can segment consumers and support targeted communication strategies for the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. The solicitation emphasizes technical capability, compliance with federal standards, and competitive pricing as key evaluation criteria for potential contractors.
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Prebid_Conference_Form_BPM052075.pdf | 89KB | 7/24/25 | ||
Granicus_Renewal_IFB-_BPM052075_FINAL.pdf | 540KB | 7/24/25 |