R00B7600019 21st CCLC Fiscal Support Specialist

The Maryland State Department of Education is requesting quotations for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers Fiscal Support Specialist position under RFQ R00B7600019, with bids due July 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage portal and a contract ceiling of $50,000 for the term August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027.

The position requires 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable, fiscal or administrative support, and preferably federal or state grants, with proficiency in financial management systems and Microsoft Excel. Mandatory qualifications are a high school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields is preferred. The specialist will work 40 hours per week for a maximum of 1,048 billable hours over the contract period, performing work remotely with virtual reporting to MSDE headquarters in Baltimore but must report in person once to establish user credentials, obtain system access, and retrieve a government-issued device.

Scope includes verifying and reconciling financial reimbursement requests (157 hours, 15%), updating and maintaining fiscal bookkeeping and pipeline communication (786 hours, 75%), and providing weekly updates to OST Team leadership (105 hours, 10%). Bidders may propose one or more qualified candidates; each submission must include two letters of recommendation from former or current supervisors, clients, or professional references validating fiscal, administrative, and grant-related experience. Bidders must submit a letter of interest, professional resume, and completed Exhibit A bid form with itemized hourly rates for the three task categories; rates may differ across categories.

Award will be made to the lowest qualified responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory requirements. Small, minority, and veteran-owned business certifications are requested. Questions were due July 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Addendum 1 (issued July 20) revised the bid opening date from July 20 to July 24 at 2:00 p.m. and requires acknowledgment of the addendum in all proposals.