About this opportunity
AI summaryMaryland Public Television requests quotes for business intelligence consulting services to research public knowledge of state awareness campaigns regarding the opioid epidemic. The selected vendor must develop and implement an online survey using Qualtrics, run focus groups analyzing topics like Naloxone and the good Samaritan Law, and produce two final reports and a PowerPoint presentation comparing results to past benchmarks by August 27, 2027. Eligible bidders must be onshore USA entities possessing at least five years of industry experience with focus groups and submit two references from the past six years. Bidders must attend a virtual pre-bid meeting on November 4, 2026, and submit questions via eMMA before noon on November 9, 2026. Quotes and required forms must be submitted through eMMA by noon on November 16, 2026, and the award will go to the lowest responsible and responsive price.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Maryland Public Television
- Solicitation No.
- BPM059591
Scope of work
- Develop and implement an online survey using Qualtrics, Jotform, or similar
- Collect at least 1,000 survey responses across required demographics
- Conduct in-person focus groups with representative Marylanders and individuals affected by substance use disorder
- Focus group reporting
- Survey reporting measuring public knowledge and changes over time against benchmarks
- PowerPoint presentation explaining the entire study process and findings
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsible and responsive price for all labor, materials, and services | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience with focus groups
- Successfully performed in the industry for 5+ years
- Minimum of two references for comparable services provided within the past six consecutive years
- Registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation prior to doing business in Maryland
Documents to include with your response
- Completed Request for Quotation form
- Attachment P – Reference Form
- W-9
- Electronic Funds Transfer Form
- Proof of meeting minimum qualifications
Key dates
- Date Issued
- 11/2/2026
- Deliver By
- 11/4/2025
- Pre-bid meeting
- 11/4/2026 @ 4:00 p.m.
- Questions due
- 11/9/2026 before noon
- Proposals due
- 11/16/2026 before noon
- Survey distribution date
- June 1, 2027
- Final reports due
- August 27, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Submit quotes and required documents via the eMMA website. Quotes must be valid for 120 days from date of receipt.
Contract details
- Set-aside / preference
- Small Business Reserve
- Place of performance
- Maryland / Owings Mills, MD