External Legislative

The Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) is issuing a small‑business‑reserve‑only solicitation for a consultant to develop and implement an external and legislative outreach strategy that supports the Commission’s transition to the AHEAD Model. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract not to exceed $100,000 and will be limited to certified Maryland small businesses. The contract term is one year, with weekly status meetings and a requirement to provide technical expertise, stakeholder mapping, messaging support, and ongoing strategic guidance. • Scope: Identify policymakers & stakeholders, develop outreach plans, review messaging, provide talking points, and support implementation of short‑ and long‑term external affairs strategy. • Deliverables: Weekly progress meetings, stakeholder maps, strategy documents, revised communication materials, and final reports. • Requirements: Demonstrated expertise in Maryland health‑care financing, legislative processes, and stakeholder engagement; resumes of key staff; detailed hourly rates; and compliance with small‑business reserve rules. • Evaluation: 75% technical (expertise, experience, staff qualifications) and 25% financial. Minimum technical score 70%. • Deadline: Proposals due November 23 2026 (4 PM ET) via eMaryland Marketplace; questions due November 9 2026.