Addendum 1_Q & A (2) R00B7600021.pdf

ADDENDUM NO. 1 R00B7600021

Title: 21st century Community Learning Centers Fiscal Invoice Analyst eMMA Reference No. BPM057900

GENERAL INFORMATION

***NEW BID OPENING DATE***

***July 24, 2026 AT 2P.M.***

Submissions will only be accepted via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage. No mailed, e-mailed, hand delivered, or faxed bids will be accepted.

VENDOR INQUIRIES

This Addendum provides answers to questions submitted by potential bidders.

Q1. Bid Submission Deadline:

A1. The official bid submission deadline is July 24 at 2 pm.

Q2. Required Submission Documents:

A2. The required submission documents include the following:

• Letter of Interest

• Proposed Candidate's Resume

• Two Letters of Recommendation

• Signed Exhibit A

• Itemized Pricing

• W-9 (if applicable)

Q3. Applicable Experience, Education, Software Proficiency, and Recommendation

Requirements:

A3. The required qualifications and experience must apply to the proposed Fiscal Invoice

Analyst. The bidder must ensure the proposed individual meets the requirements outlined in the RFQ

Q4. Recommendation Letter Content:

A4. The two letters of recommendation should provide support for the proposed Fiscal Invoice

Analyst’s qualifications and relevant experience, including fiscal/grant reconciliation experience, organizational skills, software proficiency, and communication abilities, as applicable.

Q5. Recommendation Letter Format and Issuer?

A5. Existing recommendation letters may be accepted if they adequately demonstrate the proposed candidate’s qualifications and experience. Letters may be provided by professional references, including current or former employers, supervisors, clients, or other individuals who can validate the candidate’s relevant experience.

Q6. Exhibit A Hours?

A6. Bidders should provide pricing based on the 1,047 hours identified in Exhibit A.

These hours represent the estimated level of effort for the engagement.

Q7. Alignment of Hours and Contract Term:

A7. The estimated 1,047 hours align with the anticipated contract period of August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, based on the expected workload and required services.

Q8. Hourly Rate Structure:

A8. Bidders should propose hourly rates based on the cost identified in Exhibit A and ensure these rates align with the scope of services outlined in the RFQ.

Q9. Contract Ceiling:

A9. The total proposed price, including all direct and indirect costs, must not exceed the stated contract ceiling of $38,000

Q10. Remote and Onsite Requirements:

A10. The engagement is expected to be performed remotely. However, the selected candidate must report to the MSDE office in Baltimore for onboarding activities, including credential set up, required training, and device retrieval and return.

YOU MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THE ADDENDUM WITH YOUR PROPOSAL

All communication must be routed through the Procurement Officer. Thank you for your time and attention.

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Vendor__________________________________________________________

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