2.1.1 The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS or the "Department") is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) in order to obtain professional services to provide the Design of the Maryland Youth Residence Center renovation and expansion to meet the programmatic requirements of a 24-bed male youth treatment facility. 2.1.2 Consultants retained by the State to assist with the drafting of the solicitation or assisting in the selection for award are prohibited from submitting a proposal or assisting another in submitting a proposal for the subject solicitation or working for the selected awardee for a period of time. Participation in this procurement solicitation must comply with MD State Fin & Pro Code §13–212.1and COMAR 21.05.08.08 relating to Conflicts of Interest. 2.1.3 It is the State’s intention to obtain goods and services, as specified in this RFP, from a Contract between the selected Offeror and the State. 2.1.4 The Department intends to make a single award as a result of this RFP. See RFP Section 4.10 Award Basis for more Contract award information. 2.1.5 An Offeror, either directly or through its subcontractor(s), must be able to provide all goods and services and meet all of the requirements requested in this solicitation and the successful Offeror (the Contractor) shall remain responsible for Contract performance regardless of subcontractor participation in the work. 2.1.6 Maryland State and local entities as defined in Finance and Procurement 13-110(a)(5)(i) and not-for-profit entities within the State of Maryland may NOT purchase from the Contractor goods or services covered by the Contract at the same prices chargeable to the State.
