Consulting Research Architect

The Maryland State Department of Education is soliciting proposals for a Consulting Research Architect to assist the Office of School Facilities in research and content development/writing of facilities design guidelines. The selected consultant will work in accordance with the Powers and Duties of the State Board of Education under the Education Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The scope of work includes activities related to facilities design research and content creation, though specific details on deliverables, key objectives, or required qualifications are not provided. The solicitation has a posted date of August 12, 2024, and responses are due by August 15, 2024, allowing a very short turnaround time.

The solicitation document does not contain information on any set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or the existence of any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Similarly, details on award values, budget ranges, or funding requirements and sources are not included in the provided information. The high-level nature of the solicitation suggests this may be an initial request for consultant services, with additional details to be determined through the procurement process.