RFP No. P-10000240 Validation of Pre-Trial Risk Assessment Tool

The state of Maryland, through Baltimore County, is seeking proposals for the Validation of Pre-Trial Risk Assessment Tool under RFP No. P-10000240. The procurement is being managed by the Purchasing & Disbursements Division. The selected vendor will be responsible for validating the effectiveness and accuracy of the county's pre-trial risk assessment tool, which is used to determine the appropriate level of supervision or release conditions for defendants. Key objectives include evaluating the tool's ability to predict risk of failure to appear and new criminal activity, and providing recommendations for improvements. Qualified respondents should have extensive experience in criminal justice research, data analysis, and risk assessment validation. Proposals are due by May 10, 2024, and the county will evaluate submissions based on the vendor's qualifications, approach, and project understanding.

This contract opportunity is open to all interested and qualified parties. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The county has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this work. Respondents will need to demonstrate their ability to integrate with the county's existing infrastructure and technology. While the county has not disclosed a specific award value or budget range, vendors should expect this to be a competitive procurement with a focus on cost-effectiveness and value.