25-JSEP-EDU-002 Empirical Evaulation

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) under solicitation number 25-JSEP-EDU-002 seeking an individual or organization to conduct a comprehensive empirical evaluation of educational services within eight DJS residential facilities statewide. The primary objective of this procurement is to perform an in-depth assessment of educational programming and outcomes for youth in these residential settings. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in empirical research methodologies, juvenile educational assessment, and evaluation techniques specific to institutional educational environments. The RFP was posted on April 1, 2025, with proposals due by April 21, 2025, providing approximately three weeks for interested parties to develop and submit their comprehensive evaluation proposals. The evaluation is expected to include detailed data collection, analysis of current educational service delivery, identification of strengths and weaknesses in existing programs, and recommendations for potential improvements in educational services for juveniles in residential facilities.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the solicitation suggests a competitive procurement process open to qualified research organizations, educational consulting firms, and independent researchers with demonstrated expertise in juvenile education evaluation. The scope of work implies a potential need for advanced research capabilities, statistical analysis skills, and experience working within juvenile justice educational contexts. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the complexity of evaluating educational services across eight residential facilities suggests a potentially significant contract value. The RFP indicates the selected contractor will work directly with the Department of Juvenile Services to conduct a thorough, empirical assessment of educational programming. Interested parties should carefully review the full RFP documentation to understand the complete requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines for this specialized research contract.