Expert Consultant Services for Maryland EXCELS CLASS Pilot
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BPM058695
- State
- Maryland
- Responses due
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Opportunity details come from emma.maryland.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Maryland State Department of Education is requesting quotations for Expert Consultant Services to support the Maryland EXCELS CLASS Pilot program, with quotations due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage portal. The solicitation seeks a pool of actively certified CLASS observers holding valid Teachstone CLASS Assessor Certification in either the Infant-Toddler or Pre-K 2nd Edition tool.
Mandatory qualifications include current valid Teachstone CLASS Assessor Certification, successful passage of required background checks, a minimum Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, excellent organizational and communication skills, willingness to travel throughout Maryland, and proficient computer skills with access to working equipment and internet connectivity. Observers will conduct standardized onsite classroom observations in early childhood classrooms participating in the reimagined Maryland EXCELS quality rating and improvement system, maintain scoring accuracy, prepare documentation, and coordinate scheduling with participating sites.
The contract is structured as an as-needed engagement with no guaranteed work, commencing September 22, 2026 and terminating December 31, 2026. Pricing is a flat rate of $600 for a required meeting and planning session on September 22, 2026 in Columbia, Maryland, and $350 per classroom observation. Bidders must indicate the maximum distance in miles they are willing to travel. The total contract cost may not exceed $49,999 for the term of the agreement. Small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to respond.
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price after meeting all mandatory requirements. The State of Maryland must be registered as a business entity. Questions were due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Monthly invoicing is required with supporting documentation submitted within 60 calendar days of contract termination.
Opportunity text
The purpose of this RFQ is to acquire the services of a pool of actively certified CLASS observers , both infant toddler and PreK 2nd edition, to conduct onsite observations in early childhood classrooms participating in the reimagined Maryland EXCELS pilot.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Addendum 1_Q & A_Signature Sheet.pdf | ||
| RFQ Expert Consultant Services for Maryland EXCELS Pilot .pdf |
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