Early Systems Research

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Early Child & Family Support Division, is soliciting responses on a sole-source intent basis for Early Systems Research services implementing Phase 2 of a CCDF research and Data Capacity Planning Grant, with responses due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. The department is considering awarding this contract to Child Trends LLC.

The scope encompasses three service categories: Professional Services – Polling/Survey Services (NIGP 3938), Professional Services – Facilitator Services (NIGP 3913), and Training Services (NIGP 4902). Work builds on data obtained in Phase 1 and supports the department's data capacity planning efforts under the CCDF research grant.

Responses must include a detailed written description of vendor capacity to deliver the services within the stated budget and scope, complete company information (name, address, phone number), and designated contact personnel with phone numbers and email addresses. Submissions are made through the eMACS system. Questions, comments, and clarification requests must be submitted via the Q&A Board in eMACS by the September 8 deadline. Dale Stout (Dale.Stout@mt.gov, 406-444-0546) is the primary contact. No buyer attachments are available with the notice. The contract remains sealed until the submission deadline.