Educational Course Registration System

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is seeking an online software platform for its Educational Course Registration System through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued for Thinkport.org's web-based learning portal. The procurement targets a comprehensive course registration system for professional development courses serving early childhood and K-12 educators, with an anticipated annual enrollment of 1,000-1,500 registrants. The required system must feature a 24-hour online registration platform with specific capabilities including waitlist management, analytical reporting, customizable data fields, responsive design across multiple devices, and API integration with Moodle. The RFQ specifies a 5-year base contract term with no renewal options, with proposals due on October 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM via the eMMA platform. Evaluation criteria will prioritize the Total Bid Price, with the contract awarded to the most favorable responsible bidder meeting all specified technical and functional requirements.

The solicitation encourages participation from Certified Small Businesses and Minority Business Enterprises, with specific compliance requirements including adherence to Maryland's Department of Information Technology Security Policy. The proposed system must support e-commerce functionality through PayPal, generate comprehensive reports, and provide robust customer service coverage from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM EST, seven days a week. The pricing structure includes a one-time implementation fee and annual fees for five years, with each contract period covering five administrative users and unlimited registrations. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the system must seamlessly integrate with the existing Moodle platform. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive requirements suggest a sophisticated, enterprise-level registration system with significant technological capabilities and scalability to support MPT's educational course management needs.