Maryland Gambling Survey

The State of Maryland, through the University, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a statewide gambling survey project. This procurement seeks proposals from established contractors qualified to design and conduct a comprehensive survey to estimate the prevalence of gambling and measure gambling-related behaviors and attitudes throughout Maryland. The primary objectives include gathering empirical data on gambling practices, identifying patterns in gambling behavior across the state's population, and assessing public attitudes toward gambling activities. Contractors must demonstrate established experience in survey research methodology, statewide data collection, and statistical analysis. The IFB was posted on March 12, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 13, 2026, providing a compressed timeline for bid preparation and submission. While specific evaluation criteria details are not provided in the available documentation, bidders should anticipate standard government procurement evaluation factors including technical approach, contractor qualifications, cost reasonableness, and project timeline feasibility.

The documentation provided does not specify set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged business enterprise restrictions, or preferences that may apply to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available information. Similarly, the specific budget range or award value for this contract is not disclosed in the posted materials. Interested contractors should contact the University directly or consult the full IFB documentation for comprehensive details regarding any applicable small business set-asides, participation requirements, technology infrastructure specifications, or financial parameters governing this Maryland gambling survey opportunity.