QUESTION ANSWER 1 connector entity.docx

This is a Question and Answer document related to the Connector Entity Program Grants FY 2027 opportunity in Maryland. The document addresses eligibility and conflict of interest concerns for entities considering participation in both the Connector Entity grant program and potential future contracting opportunities with the state.

The key clarification provided indicates that entities awarded grants as Connector Entities are not automatically precluded from bidding on the Consolidated Service Center contract in subsequent procurements. However, award of a Connector Entity grant does not guarantee eligibility for future opportunities, as individual entities may have other conflicts of interest at the time of future solicitations that could affect their ability to compete. This response indicates the state's intent to evaluate each entity's circumstances independently rather than create categorical prohibitions based solely on prior Connector Entity status.