Administration of Out-of-State Employer Services (Professional Employer Organization/Employer of Record)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks a single, qualified provider to serve as the Employer‑of‑Record/Professional Employer Organization for its out‑of‑state (remote) workforce. The contractor will assume statutory employer responsibilities—including state registrations, payroll processing, tax withholding, benefits compliance, and labor‑law guidance—while UMBC retains ultimate disciplinary authority. The contract is an indefinite‑quantity, fixed‑unit‑price arrangement with a one‑year base period and up to four one‑year renewal options (maximum five years). No minimum volume is guaranteed; services will be ordered “as‑needed.” The award will be evaluated first on technical merit, then price. A 10 % MBE participation goal applies to total contract dollars. • Provide full EOR/PEO services for ~162 remote employees across 30+ states (payroll ≈ $9.43 M annually). • Deliver compliance matrices, quarterly payroll & tax reports, quarterly compliance briefings, and annual service reviews. • Assign a dedicated Project Manager and Compliance Lead; maintain secure, role‑based data portals meeting UMBC/USM security standards. • Must meet $2 M commercial general liability, workers’ comp, and performance‑bond requirements; include UMBC as additional insured. • Achieve a 10 % certified MDOT‑MBE participation goal (self‑performance credit allowed).