Addendum 1 - FY26 DSCI Professional Development Curriculum Consultant.pdf

This is an Addendum 1 to a Request for Proposal issued by the Maryland Department of State Competitiveness and Innovation (DSCI) for an Educational Consultant position in Fiscal Year 2026. The addendum, dated March 25, 2026, pertains to a professional development curriculum consultant role supporting DSCI's Maryland Corps and Service Year Option programs. The consultant will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing existing professional development curriculum, assessing current materials, identifying gaps in content and delivery, and providing evidence-based recommendations aligned with workforce readiness and labor market needs. Key deliverables include a comprehensive curriculum review, detailed gap analysis, and a recommendations report designed to improve participant outcomes and program effectiveness. The document modifies or clarifies terms of the original RFP regarding consultant scope, qualifications, deliverables, or project parameters.

The addendum addresses modifications to the original solicitation terms, including potential adjustments to contract requirements, evaluation criteria, submission deadlines, or specific deliverable specifications. As an addendum document, it supersedes or amends portions of the original RFP and should be reviewed in conjunction with the base solicitation documents. Prospective bidders are required to acknowledge receipt and understanding of this addendum as part of their proposal submission. The consultant engagement is anticipated to support workforce development initiatives in Maryland, with funding derived from DSCI's annual budget allocation for professional development and curriculum enhancement activities.