Anne Arundel County Youth Football Officials IFB SOL000049,1 - Fall Youth Football Leagues 2026
Anne Arundel CountyCounty · Annapolis, MD- Due
- Oct 20, 2026
- 3 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Craig Cook
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks seeks a successful bidder to provide officials for fall youth football leagues and tournament games. The project requires a strategic deployment of game officials, with three per game for 7U and 8U teams and four per game for 9U and older. Services cover various age/weight classes (7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 14U), involving National Federation of State High School Association (NFSHSA) rules compliance, pregame meetings, scheduling coordination, and mandatory background checks for all assigned officials. The submission deadline is October 20, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The initial contract term is five years starting January 1, 2027, with an option for one additional three-year renewal period.
Youth 7U and 8U: three (3) officials per game; Youth 9U and older: four (4) officials per game
Price only
SUMMARY
Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks seeks a successful bidder to provide officials for fall youth football leagues and tournament games.
The project requires a strategic deployment of game officials, with three per game for 7U and 8U teams and four per game for 9U and older. Services cover various age/weight classes (7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 14U), involving National Federation of State High School Association (NFSHSA) rules compliance, pregame meetings, scheduling coordination, and mandatory background checks for all assigned officials. The submission deadline is October 20, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The initial contract term is five years starting January 1, 2027, with an option for one additional three-year renewal period.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price only
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Youth 7U and 8U: three (3) officials per game; Youth 9U and older: four (4) officials per game
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Completed Affidavit
- Reference sheet
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 96 months
- Scope location
- Annapolis, MD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this IFB from Anne Arundel County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Craig Cook.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Anne Arundel County in MD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Craig Cook. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Youth 7U and 8U: three (3) officials per game; Youth 9U and older: four (4) officials per game. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price only" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 20, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Completed Affidavit, reference sheet, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Anne Arundel County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Annapolis, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.