Special Education Compliance Investigator

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking an independent investigator to conduct investigations on an as-needed basis related to MSDE Complaint findings. The investigator will be responsible for analyzing facts, completing legal research, reviewing files and evidence, interviewing parties, and drafting formal determinations. The selected contractor will be expected to complete each investigation within approximately 20 hours. The contract term is from October 28, 2024 to October 27, 2025, and the total contract value may not exceed $50,000. The MSDE is looking for an investigator with a background in special education, experience working with special education laws and regulations, and excellent writing and research skills.

The MSDE reserves the right to award contracts to multiple consultants to provide the required investigative services and materials. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this Request for Quotation. The MSDE has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for these services, and there are no existing infrastructure or technology requirements that need to be integrated.