When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on July 13, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $100,000.

It was issued by Maryland State Department of Education. The work is located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Early childhood education or workforce development consulting firm. Experience with quality improvement systems and evidence-based program measurement. Expertise in adult-child interaction assessment and coaching frameworks. Background in early language and literacy development initiatives. Capacity to support statewide or multi-site implementation in Maryland. Past performance with public sector or education agency contracts.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesPosted: July 9th, 2026Deadline: July 13th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to provide quality improvement and workforce system support focused on adult-child interaction quality and early language and literacy development. The work emphasizes alignment with evidence-based measures and system-level improvement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated experience supporting states or large public agencies in transforming or improving Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) or comparable quality-improvement frameworks
Expertise in implementation science with experience applying implementation frameworks to early childhood or public-sector system change
Working knowledge of CLASS or comparable validated classroom observation/coaching tools
Experience in education policy, strategy, and implementation with relevance to early childhood systems, mixed-delivery service models, and federal/state funding structures
Must be registered to do business with the State of Maryland
Must submit a letter of interest, a resume, and a signed bid form Exhibit A

BUDGET

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$100,000

CONTRACT DURATION

6 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by July 9th, 2026.

Bids due by July 13th, 2026.

Contract term begins on or about July 15th, 2026.

Contract terminates on December 31st, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 9th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Maryland State Department of Education

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization seeks a vendor to provide quality improvement and workforce system support. The work is intended to strengthen alignment with evidence-based measures of adult-child interaction quality, with a particular focus on early language and literacy development.

The engagement appears centered on improving workforce systems and supporting quality enhancement efforts in an early childhood or education-related context. Vendors should be prepared to support initiatives that promote measurable quality outcomes and align practices with established evidence-based standards.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on July 13, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $100,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Maryland State Department of Education. The work is located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Early childhood education or workforce development consulting firm
Experience with quality improvement systems and evidence-based program measurement
Expertise in adult-child interaction assessment and coaching frameworks
Background in early language and literacy development initiatives
Capacity to support statewide or multi-site implementation in Maryland
Past performance with public sector or education agency contracts

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