Local Crime Data Research

The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) in Maryland is soliciting geocoding services for crime data through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) referenced as 25-SERV-006. The procurement seeks a qualified consultant to provide five years of geocoded crime data (2019-2023) up to the census tract level, with deliverables due by August 29th, 2025. The contract will run from approximately July 1st to September 30th, 2025, with key objectives including analyzing crime patterns across Maryland jurisdictions, identifying high-crime risk areas, evaluating grant-funded programs, enhancing dashboards, linking crime data with demographic indicators, and supporting legislative reporting requirements. Bidders must demonstrate capabilities to geocode all Part 1 crimes, provide documentation of previous work including two samples and two client references, and showcase knowledge of various geocoding methods and relevant software. Evaluation criteria will focus on submitting the best price that meets minimum requirements, with a specific emphasis on technical competence and prior experience in crime data geocoding.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business Reserve Procurement, limited to certified small businesses registered with the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (GOSBA), with explicit encouragement for Minority Business Enterprises to respond. The state will be generally exempt from federal and state taxes, and the selected contractor will be responsible for invoice accuracy and meeting all contract specifications. While specific award values are not disclosed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be a professional services engagement focused on data analysis and geocoding. The Deliverable Product Acceptance Form (DPAF) included with the solicitation indicates a structured approach to reviewing and accepting project deliverables, with mechanisms for the contract monitor to accept or reject submissions based on meeting specified requirements. The procurement represents a targeted effort to enhance Maryland's ability to understand and analyze crime data through precise geographic mapping and analysis.