Licensed Psychologist for Potomac Center and Secure Evaluation Therapeutic Treatment

The Maryland Department of Health is requesting bids for a licensed psychologist to provide part-time psychology services at the Potomac Center and Secure Evaluation Therapeutic Treatment facility in Hagerstown, Maryland under IFB OCMP-27-25733, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a pre-bid conference on September 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM.

The scope requires a staffing firm to source one licensed psychologist functioning at an intermediate level to provide care, custody, and guidance for individuals with intellectual disabilities who may have co-existing mental disorders and forensic involvement. The psychologist will oversee three to six psychology associates, provide clinical supervision, participate in competency attainment services, complete assessments, and attend interdisciplinary team meetings. The position is 20 hours per week. All services must comply with Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID) standards, Office of Health Care Quality requirements, and applicable Maryland and federal regulations. The psychologist must hold active Maryland licensure, complete MANDT System training (minimum 16 hours before service delivery, up to 32 hours total), obtain CPR and First Aid certification, and adhere to pandemic protocols including regular testing.

Small business preference applies: 5 percent margin for standard small businesses, 7 percent for veteran-owned small businesses, and 8 percent for disabled-veteran-owned small businesses. No MBE or VSBE subcontracting goals are established. The contract is classified as Tier 2 under Maryland's Living Wage Law, requiring compliance with applicable wage rates; bidders must submit the Living Wage Affidavit of Agreement with proposals.

The contract spans two years with a firm fixed-price structure based on hourly labor rates, with zero renewal options. No federal funding applies. The contractor must carry $1 million commercial general liability, $1 million professional liability, $1 million crime insurance, and $1 million cyber security insurance. Bidders must demonstrate minimum two years' experience providing clinical staffing services for similar facilities and submit references and a resume. Questions are due October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Public bid opening occurs October 15 at 2:30 PM via Google Meet.