Online Business and Legal Research Platform

Maryland, USADue Friday, October 30, 2026

Client: —
RFP Number: SW-120660
Posted: 10/14/2026
Category: Software, System and Application
Budget: Looking for Proposals
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The buyer requires a vendor to provide a secure, user-friendly, and online business and legal research platform that offers unlimited continuous access and usage. The requested scope includes core content and database access, platform search and navigation functionality, operational support and delivery requirements, and charge-for-use services. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to bid, and the vendor will perform all work offsite. The buyer will hold a pre-bid conference on October 19, 2026, and applicants must submit all questions no later than October 26, 2026. The contract term is five years, and the buyer is currently looking for proposal budgets.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from IFB_Business_and_Legal_Research_Services__FINAL_.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Maryland Department of Labor is issuing this Invitation for Bids to procure an online business and legal research platform that provides secure, user-friendly, and unlimited continuous access to business and legal research services. Award is limited to certified small businesses under the Small Business Reserve Procurement program. The contract period is five years with no option periods.

Issued by: Maryland Department of Labor
IFB Issue Date: October 13, 2026
RSVP for Pre-Bid Conference: October 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
Pre-Bid Conference: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
Questions Due Date and Time: October 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
Bid Due (Closing) Date and Time: October 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
How to submit: Electronic via the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system
Submission details: Bidders must register and submit their Bid Package in one submission on emma.maryland.gov under Solicitation Number BPM058165.
Contract term: Five (5) Years with no options
Set-aside: Small Business Reserve Procurement
Place of performance: Maryland Department of Labor
Insurance and bonding: Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, $3,000,000 annual aggregate. Worker's Compensation as required by law. State listed as additional insured.

How proposals are evaluated

Total Bid Price

Scope of work

Secure, user-friendly access to subscription business and legal research services
Core content and database access
Platform search and navigation functionality
Operational support and delivery requirements
Charge-for-use services
Batch data access
Mapping and link-chart setup

Minimum qualifications

Certified small business by DoSEM's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Small Business Reserve Program
Registered on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
Registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to do business in Maryland
Authorized reseller if proposing to resell services of another entity

Documents to include with the bid

Attachment A - Bid/Proposal Affidavit
Attachment B - The Price Form
Bid Bond
Attachment F - Bidder/Offeror Information Sheet
Attachment G - Maryland Living Wage Requirements Affidavit of Agreement
Attachment I - Conflict of Interest Affidavit and Disclosure
Attachment L - Reference Checks
Attachment M - List of Current or Prior State Contracts
Attachment N - Legal Action Summary
Proof of Financial Capability / Financial Statements

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