Addendum_No._1_Bid_Due_Date_Extension.pdf

This document is Addendum No. 1 for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for Real-Time Onsite Captioning for In-Person Events, with the solicitation number FY25-OIT-027A / R00B5600104 and eMMA Reference No. BPM050794. The addendum specifically extends the original bid due date from April 28, 2025 to Thursday, May 1st at 10 am, providing potential vendors additional time to prepare and submit their proposals for the captioning services contract.

The contract is valued at $50,000 for the period from May 9, 2025 to May 8, 2026, and will require a vendor to provide live captioning services for meetings, training sessions, conferences, and professional learning events. The vendor must meet stringent accessibility standards, including ADA, FCC, CVAA, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, and deliver 99% accurate captions with correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. The solicitation encourages participation from small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses and requires vendors to have at least five years of experience and relevant certifications such as Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR) or Certified CART Provider (CCP).