Consulting and Actuarial Services for the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program

The State of Maryland is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive consulting and actuarial services for its State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program. The work includes general program consulting, actuarial analysis, data analysis, reporting, and related support functions. The contractor must deliver written and electronic deliverables in accordance with strict quality‑control standards, maintain robust data security and disaster‑recovery procedures, and comply with Maryland’s IT security policies, including annual SOC 2 Type 2 audits. The contract will be awarded through a double‑envelope RFP process, with a submission deadline of September 11 2026. • Scope: actuarial valuations, cost‑share analysis, benefit design consulting, data‑management support. • Deliverables: periodic reports, draft and final documents, data‑export/import capabilities, security plans. • Compliance: HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (if applicable), SOC 2 Type 2, NIST‑aligned security controls, background checks for personnel. • Required certifications: SOC 2 Type 2 audit annually, security clearances, U.S.‑based data storage. • Contract administration: electronic submission, mandatory pre‑proposal conference (date not disclosed), no on‑site security requirements.