University of Maryland Women's Leadership Program

The University of Maryland's Department of Procurement & Business Services has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a comprehensive Women's Leadership Coaching Program targeting 50 emerging women leaders. The procurement seeks a vendor to design and deliver a high-impact, cohort-based leadership development initiative running from May 2025 to May 2026, with an additional one-year digital membership extension through May 2027. Program components include an in-person kickoff event, four virtual leadership development workshops, a six-month peer-coaching program, a program completion celebration, and attendance at the UMD Women's Conference. Key objectives involve supporting women leaders through tailored workshops, coaching, and professional development resources that bridge the transition from college to career while creating a diverse, intersectional professional community. The RFQ was issued on April 16, 2025, with vendor questions due by April 23, 2025, and final quotations due by April 30, 2025. Vendors must demonstrate capability to deliver a comprehensive leadership program with proven expertise in women's professional development, intersectional leadership training, and cohort-based learning methodologies.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though comprehensive insurance requirements suggest a robust vendor qualification process. Vendors must provide extensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance with $2,000,000 limits and network security and privacy liability insurance with $3,000,000 limits. Payment terms are established at net 30 days, with the contract period extending through May 31, 2026, and digital membership access continuing through May 31, 2027. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the program's comprehensive nature and multi-faceted approach suggest a substantial investment in women's leadership development. The program appears designed to create a transformative leadership experience that spans professional identities and supports emerging women leaders across various sectors and career stages.