Description
The Maryland Department of State Police is seeking proposals from qualified arbitrators to provide professional services in handling and adjusting plaintiff claims related to fulfilling a Title VII action. The arbitrator will work closely with the Department and their contracted claims administrator to provide a neutral, fair, and efficient arbitration for individuals negatively impacted by the entrance assessments used by MDSP. The scope of work includes analyzing agreement terms, drafting forms, establishing a procedural framework for claims evaluation, reviewing criteria and process for identifying eligible claimants, and serving as the final decision-maker in cases where disputes arise concerning eligibility, allocation amounts, or related agreement matters.
• The contract will be for a period of three years from the notice to proceed.
• The contractor must have a Juris Doctor (JD) or relevant graduate degree and a minimum of five to eight years of experience in arbitration, mediation, or relevant dispute resolution.
• The contractor must provide professional services in handling and adjusting plaintiff claims related to fulfilling a Title VII action.
• The contractor must work closely with the Department and their contracted claims administrator.
• The contractor must provide a neutral, fair, and efficient arbitration for individuals negatively impacted by the entrance assessments used by MDSP.