MSDE Indirect Cost Proposal Services

2026-11-03

The Contractor shall provide the services detailed in the attached Scope of Work - Indirect Cost Proposal Services , which includes : A . Indirect Cost Rate Proposal Development 1 . Review of MSDE ' s financial and accounting records to determine appropriate cost pools and allocation bases 2 . Calculate indirect cost rates using federally approved methodologies 3 . Prepare a comprehensive indirect cost rate proposal that complies with 2 CFR 200 . 414 and applicable federal guidelines 4 . Develop supporting schedules and documentation required for submission 5 . Prepare a comparison of proposed rates to prior - year approved rates , including an explanation of significant variances ( increase or decrease ) B . Compliance Review 1 . Ensure the proposal meets all requirements of MSDE ' s cognizant federal agency 2 . Review cost allocability , allowability , and reasonableness in accordance with federal cost principles 3 . Identify and document any unallowable costs C . Submission and Approval Support 1 . Prepare the final indirect cost rate proposal package for submission to the cognizant federal agency 2 . Provide guidance on the submission process and timeline 3 . Support MSDE before , during , and after the rate approval process D . Training and Knowledge Transfer 1 . Provide training or walkthrough session ( s ) for MSDE staff explaining the indirect cost methodology , calculations , and considerations 2 . Prepare a written summary of the method used , assumptions , and allocation bases used to enable MSDE to develop proposals independently in the future 3 . Conduct up to two ( 2 ) meetings with MSDE staff ( virtual or in - person ) to review findings and recommendations E . Deliverables 1 . Draft Indirect Cost Rate Proposal - Complete proposal with supporting documentation for MSDE review 2 . Final Indirect Cost Rate Proposal - Submission - ready proposal incorporating MSDE feedback 3 . Supporting Documentation Package - All schedules , calculations , and supporting materials 4 . Executive Summary - Brief summary of methodology , rates calculated , and key findings 5 . Rate Comparison Analysis - Comparison of proposed rates to prior - year approved rates with variance explanations

Maryland

2026-05-02