Maryland Department of Human Services Legal Representation Services - OS/MLSP-25-500-S (2025)
Maryland Department of Human Services | State of MarylandState · Baltimore, MD- Due
- Nov 14, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Rufus Berry
- (410) 767-7044
The 30-second brief
The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), through the Maryland Legal Services Program (MLSP), is seeking legal representation services throughout all 24 jurisdictions in Maryland across two functional areas: Functional Area I for children involved in Child in Need of Assistance (CINA), Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), and related proceedings, and Functional Area II for indigent adults involved in Adult Protective Services (APS) and Adult Public Guardianship Review Board (APGRB) hearings. Contracts will be awarded as indefinite quantity agreements with fully loaded firm fixed unit prices per child or adult per contract year, spanning a three-year base period with two one-year extension options. Offerors must provide qualified attorneys meeting specific experience and training requirements, maintain local offices within a 50-mile radius of awarded circuit courts, and ensure proper attorney-client ratios and reporting. Proposals are due by November 14, 2025, through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) portal under Sourcing Project BPM053179 - OS/MLSP-25-500-S.
Request for Payment Summary, Monthly Client Case List Import Template, Monthly Postponement Report, Changes in Staffing Report, Appellate Brief, Annual Continuing Legal Education and Training Certification Letter, Annual Monitoring Report, Ad Hoc Reports
Offeror's Technical Response to Requirements and Work Plan, Experience and Qualifications of Proposed Staff, Offeror Qualifications and Capabilities, Offeror Past Performance, Economic Benefit to State of Maryland, Financial Proposal Evaluation Criteria
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Summary
The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), through the Maryland Legal Services Program (MLSP), is seeking legal representation services throughout all 24 jurisdictions in Maryland across two functional areas: Functional Area I for children involved in Child in Need of Assistance (CINA), Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), and related proceedings, and Functional Area II for indigent adults involved in Adult Protective Services (APS) and Adult Public Guardianship Review Board (APGRB) hearings.
Contracts will be awarded as indefinite quantity agreements with fully loaded firm fixed unit prices per child or adult per contract year, spanning a three-year base period with two one-year extension options. Offerors must provide qualified attorneys meeting specific experience and training requirements, maintain local offices within a 50-mile radius of awarded circuit courts, and ensure proper attorney-client ratios and reporting. Proposals are due by November 14, 2025, through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) portal under Sourcing Project BPM053179 - OS/MLSP-25-500-S.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Offeror's Technical Response to Requirements and Work Plan
- Experience and Qualifications of Proposed Staff
- Offeror Qualifications and Capabilities
- Offeror Past Performance
- Economic Benefit to State of Maryland
- Financial Proposal Evaluation Criteria
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Request for Payment Summary
- Monthly Client Case List Import Template
- Monthly Postponement Report
- Changes in Staffing Report
- Appellate Brief
- Annual Continuing Legal Education and Training Certification Letter
- Annual Monitoring Report
- Ad Hoc Reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
27- Bidder/Offeror Information Sheet
- Executive Summary
- Minimum Qualifications documentation
- Reference letters
- List of Current or Prior State Contracts
- Financial Capability statements
- Certificate of Insurance
- Prime Contractor List of All Subcontractors
- Legal Action Summary
- Bid/Proposal Affidavit
- Maryland Living Wage Requirements Affidavit of Agreement
- Federal Funds Attachments
- Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure
- Location of the Performance of Services Disclosure
- Payment of Employee Healthcare Expenses Certification
- Corporate Diversity Addendum
- CINA-TPR Projected Caseload Chart Part 1
- CINA-TPR Projected Caseload Chart Part 2
- Criminal Background Check Affidavit
- Requested Caseload Form
- Financial Stability Worksheet
- Allocation of Personnel Worksheet
- Projected Staffing Form
- Price Form
- Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Contract Affidavit
- DHS Hiring Agreement
REQUIRED STAFFING
3- Submit to
- https://emma.maryland.gov
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Reported agency
- Maryland Department of Human Services
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Maryland Department of Human Services | State of Maryland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 14, 2025. 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: https://emma.maryland.gov. For questions, contact Rufus Berry.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Maryland Department of Human Services | State of Maryland 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 Rufus Berry at (410) 767-7044. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Project Manager, Supervising Attorney, Attorney. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Request for Payment Summary, Monthly Client Case List Import Template, Monthly Postponement Report, Changes in Staffing Report, Appellate Brief, Annual Continuing Legal Education and Training Certification Letter, Annual Monitoring Report, Ad Hoc Reports. 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: "Offeror's Technical Response to Requirements and Work Plan, Experience and Qualifications of Proposed Staff, Offeror Qualifications and Capabilities, Offeror Past Performance, Economic Benefit to Stat..." 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Bidder/Offeror Information Sheet, Executive Summary, Minimum Qualifications documentation, Reference letters, List of Current or Prior State Contracts, Financial Capability statements, Certificate of. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Maryland Department of Human Services | State of Maryland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Baltimore, Maryland. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.