Agencies must use the latest 
TORPF Template (Version 4.01) to construct a TORFP for all submissions after September 28, 2017. Use of a different format or template version may increase ITPO's review time or, after September 28, 2017, may result in the TORFP being returned to the agency without review.
Use the TORFP Checklist to ensure compliance.
TORFP Guidance
For each new TORFP, agencies should always access and use the latest template versions at the links below. Questions about developing a TORFP may be referred to the DoIT Procurement Office at
central.procurement@maryland.gov.
System Development / Enhancement
- Software Engineering (FA 5)
System Operations, Maintenance, and Support
- Systems/Facilities Management and Maintenance (FA 6)
Business Services
- Enterprise Service Provider (FA 1)
- Web and Internet Systems (FA 2)
- Electronic Document Management (FA 3)
- Geographical Information Systems (FA 4)
- Information System Security (FA 7)
- Application Service Provider (FA 8)
- IT and Telecommunications Financial and Auditing Consulting Services (FA 9)
- IT Management Consulting Services (FA 10)
- Business Process Consulting Services (FA 11)
- Tower Site Preparation (FA 12)
- Electronic Benefits Transfer (FA 15)
- Media and Training Center Support (FA 16)
- Documentation/Technical Writing (FA 17)
TORFP Review Policy
Review Requirements
- Every CATS+ TORFP must be reviewed and approved by ITPO prior to release.
- A draft TORFP submitted for initial ITPO review must use the TORPF Template (Version 4.01).
The latest TORFP template includes the latest language, terms, and conditions required by statute or by State policy. It also standardizes the TORFP format to facilitate solicitation review.
Review Timeline
- With latest TORFP template: 14-18 calendar days
- Without latest TORFP template: After September 28, 2017 may be returned without review
ITPO solicitation reviews typically take between 14-18 calendar days. ITPO may, depending on its solicitation review backlog, return a draft TORFP to the Agency without review for the Agency to place the TORFP requirements into the
latest template.
Solicitation Review Feedback
- ITPO will summarize findings, suggestions, and next steps at the end of the draft TORFP. When reading ITPO feedback, always start with the summary page.
- Policy Change: Whenever possible, ITPO will now make small adjustments to improve readability, formatting, and correct language (such as changing “Contractor” to “TO Contractor”). These changes may be made with change tracking off.
- ITPO will often provide sample language in addition to its suggestions to help guide the Agency for required or recommended content. It is the Agency’s responsibility to review the sample language and adjust as appropriate for the draft TORFP.
ITPO is available to answer questions about its comments, guidance, and likely timeline.
Number of Review Cycles
The number of solicitation review cycles required for a draft TORFP depends on a number of factors, including: whether the latest draft TORFP template is used, and the extent of revisions required in the draft TORFP. ITPO can often indicate whether it anticipates one final review or multiple additional reviews.