City of Gaithersburg - Wells/Robertson House Program Evaluation - RFP2027-010 (2026)
City of GaithersburgCity · Gaithersburg, MD- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- 1 day left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
The City of Gaithersburg is seeking a comprehensive program evaluation of its Wells/Robertson House transitional housing program under RFP2027-010. The study will review the last five years of program performance across dimensions including participant sobriety, employment, stable housing, and health, with a budget not to exceed $75,000. The selected research and evaluation firm will conduct qualitative research, stakeholder interviews, and desk reviews of administrative data, delivering a final report by April 15, 2027. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with an optional virtual pre-submission meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026.
Scope of work - Proposed methodologies and timeline to perform the services (25 pts), Qualifications, experience and capabilities of firm and staff (25 pts), Pricing (20 pts), References from clients (15 pts), Sample relevant reports (15 pts)
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Summary
The City of Gaithersburg is seeking a comprehensive program evaluation of its Wells/Robertson House transitional housing program under RFP2027-010.
The study will review the last five years of program performance across dimensions including participant sobriety, employment, stable housing, and health, with a budget not to exceed $75,000. The selected research and evaluation firm will conduct qualitative research, stakeholder interviews, and desk reviews of administrative data, delivering a final report by April 15, 2027. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with an optional virtual pre-submission meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Scope of work - Proposed methodologies and timeline to perform the services (25 pts), Qualifications, experience and capabilities of firm and staff (25 pts), Pricing (20 pts), References from clients (15 pts), Sample relevant reports (15 pts)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Addendum and Amendment Acknowledgement
- Affidavit of Qualification to Bid/Propose
- Bid/Proposal Submission Certification
- References
- Subcontractor Form
- Conflict of Interest Certification
- Litigation and Lien Information
- W-9
- Vendor Registration Form
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 6 months
- Scope location
- Gaithersburg, MD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Gaithersburg?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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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: "Scope of work - Proposed methodologies and timeline to perform the services (25 pts), Qualifications, experience and capabilities of firm and staff (25 pts), Pricing (20 pts), References from clients..." 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?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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