Howard County Fire & Rescue Benefit Enrollment Services RFP-24-2025
Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department (Howard County Fire & Rescue)Fire District · Clarksville, MD- Due
- Apr 30, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 26, 2025
- Primary contact
- Jennie Rittenhouse
- (410) 313-6378
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SUMMARY
Howard County seeks a qualified contractor to furnish a web-based online benefits enrollment system. Proposals are due by April 30, 2025, at the Office of Procurement and Contract Administration in Columbia, MD.
- Submit to
- 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 226, Columbia, Maryland, 21046
- Scope location
- Columbia, MD
- Reported agency
- Howard County Fire & Rescue
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department (Howard County Fire & Rescue)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 30, 2025. Submissions should be delivered to: 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 226, Columbia, Maryland, 21046. For questions, contact Jennie Rittenhouse.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department (Howard County Fire & Rescue) 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 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.
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 Jennie Rittenhouse at (410) 313-6378. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Columbia, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.