Canopy Demand Report Analysis and Market Modeling

The Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) seeks a qualified vendor to produce an annual “Canopy Demand Report” that analyzes current and projected cannabis supply versus market demand, evaluates the impact of potential federal regulatory changes, and provides policy recommendations for licensing and market capture. The effort is a fixed‑price contract beginning October 1 2026, with an initial 9‑month term and an optional two‑year renewal. Deliverables include clean datasets, a preliminary draft, and a final report due December 15 2026, plus optional technical assistance and GIS mapping of delivery assets. Proposals must be submitted in two sealed envelopes (technical and financial) via eMMA by September 16 2026. The budget is not to exceed $165,000 and the agency encourages minority‑business participation. • Scope: data collection, canopy capacity analysis, supply‑demand modeling, market forecasting, fiscal impact of federal rescheduling, GIS delivery‑service mapping, policy recommendations. • Timeline: Data collection Sep 1‑Oct 2026, analysis Oct 15‑Nov 2026, final report Dec 15 2026. • Contract: Fixed‑price, $165 K max, initial term Oct 1 2026‑Jun 30 2027, one optional 2‑year renewal. • Submission: Two‑volume (technical ≤5 pages, financial) via eMMA by 5 pm Sep 16 2026. • Evaluation: Experience, work plan, and cost reasonableness.