OPASS-23-20904: Developmental Disabilities Administration Forensic Services

The State of Maryland's Department of Health (MDH) Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is seeking proposals for a Forensic Services contract, RFP Number OPASS-23-20904. The selected contractor shall conduct evaluations and testing of defendants in the community, court medical offices, detention centers, and/or Maryland state facilities to determine competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and dangerousness. Contract requirements also include report writing, court testimony, data collection and maintenance, training, and participation in a peer review program. Evaluators must meet minimum qualifications such as licensing, experience evaluating individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental disorders, and experience conducting forensic evaluations. The contract has a five-year base period with a 90-day transition period, and proposals are due on November 6, 2023. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 21, 2023, and the deadline for questions is September 22, 2023.

This contract has no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals. The current incumbent is not identified. Pricing will be on a fixed-price basis, and the State anticipates requiring approximately 315 evaluations, 30 hours of consultation, and 40 hours of court testimony annually. The State makes no guarantee of service volumes, and the proposed quantities are based on historical data. The total contract value is not specified, but the RFP states the State will not reimburse for travel expenses.