Description
This Maryland Department of Health Invitation for Bid seeks up to eight licensed Medical Adult Day Care centers to provide “Private Pay Subsidy” services to eligible Maryland residents age 55+ who cannot afford full care and are not Medicaid‑eligible. Providers must bill a fully‑loaded daily rate for each day a participant receives a minimum of four hours of care, including transportation when requested. The contract will go live on 04/01/2027, with payments made monthly based on actual days of service. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience, hold a current OHCQ license, and meet a 5 % MBE subcontracting goal. Service areas are limited to specific zip‑code zones listed in Table 2.1; providers may bid on multiple zones but must serve all current participants in those zones.
• Service: Medical adult day care (minimum 4 hrs/day) with optional transportation
• Eligible participants: Maryland residents 55+ with physical/mental impairments, non‑Medicaid, ability‑to‑pay schedule
• Contract start (Go‑Live): April 1 2027
• Payment: Fully‑loaded daily rate (e.g., $100/day) invoiced monthly, paid within 30 days
• Number of awards: Up to 8 providers, one per zip‑code zone
• Minimum qualifications: 3 years experience, OHCQ license, reference checks, ability to provide transportation
• MBE requirement: ≥5 % of contract value to be subcontracted to Maryland‑certified MBE
• Pre‑bid conference: October 5 2026 (virtual) – optional
• Submission deadline: November 5 2026, 2:00 PM EST