Maryland Technology Development Corporation - BRIDGE Back Office in a Box Services - RFP 2026
Maryland Technology Development Corporation | State of MarylandState · Columbia, MD- Due
- Jul 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) is seeking proposals for the Business Resource Information, Development, and Guidance Ecosystem (BRIDGE) Program, specifically for Back Office in a Box Services across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The selected contractors will provide comprehensive financial infrastructure, technical assistance, bookkeeping, payroll management, and tax compliance to very small businesses (VSBs) and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI)-owned businesses. Contractors will deliver services such as payroll processing, financial statement generation, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, training, and software implementation using tools like QuickBooks, Xero, and ADP. The contract term is three years with an estimated value of up to $100k annually per contractor for four contractors. Proposals are due by July 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT, with written questions due by June 30, 2026.
Quality of response to RFP Submittal Requirements and general clarity of the proposal, Demonstrated ability of the Contractor to provide the Services, Previous relevant experience of the Contractor and key personnel, Creativity in approach to providing the Services, Approach to customer service, Proposed fees for services, Other factors include, but not limited to, the Contractor's presence in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and District of Columbia
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Summary
The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) is seeking proposals for the Business Resource Information, Development, and Guidance Ecosystem (BRIDGE) Program, specifically for Back Office in a Box Services across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
The selected contractors will provide comprehensive financial infrastructure, technical assistance, bookkeeping, payroll management, and tax compliance to very small businesses (VSBs) and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI)-owned businesses. Contractors will deliver services such as payroll processing, financial statement generation, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, training, and software implementation using tools like QuickBooks, Xero, and ADP. The contract term is three years with an estimated value of up to $100k annually per contractor for four contractors. Proposals are due by July 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT, with written questions due by June 30, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Quality of response to RFP Submittal Requirements and general clarity of the proposal, Demonstrated ability of the Contractor to provide the Services, Previous relevant experience of the Contractor and key personnel, Creativity in approach to providing the Services, Approach to customer service, Proposed fees for services, Other factors include, but not limited to, the Contractor's presence in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and District of Columbia
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Overview of experience of the contractors
- Professional biographies and/or resumes
- List of references
- Description of approach
- Clear cost breakdown and fee schedule
- Description of provisions and termination clauses
- Listing of additional services and costs
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, District of Columbia
- Reported agency
- Maryland Technology Development Corporation
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Maryland Technology Development Corporation | State of Maryland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 15, 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?
Most government agencies, including Maryland Technology Development Corporation | 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.
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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: "Quality of response to RFP Submittal Requirements and general clarity of the proposal, Demonstrated ability of the Contractor to provide the Services, Previous relevant experience of the Contractor an..." 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: Overview of experience of the contractors, professional biographies and/or resumes, list of references, description of approach, clear cost breakdown and fee schedule, description of provisions and te. Review the full document from Maryland Technology Development Corporation | 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: Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, District of Columbia. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.