Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM059047
IEP Meeting Facilitator Trainer Services Solicitation by Maryland State Department of Education
Posted
October 01, 2023
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
BPM059047
NAICS
611430
This opportunity involves the Maryland State Department of Education seeking a vendor to provide specialized training services for IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting facilitators. - Government Buyer: - Maryland State Department of Education - Products/Services Requested: - Training services for IEP facilitators - Focus on research-based practices in conflict resolution and facilitation - Facilitators must have experience mediating disputes and completed IEP Team Meeting Facilitation training - Facilitators must remain neutral, focus on meeting process, and have no prior relationship with the school or parents - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a services procurement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facilitators must operate in the student’s jurisdiction or nearby community - Emphasis on neutrality and process facilitation, not decision-making - Estimated contract value up to $100,000
Description
This solicitation is for a contract to train IEP facilitators using research-based practices of conflict resolution and facilitation. The facilitators will generally be located in the jurisdiction where the student attends school or nearby. The independent facilitator must have experience mediating various disputes and have completed training in IEP Team Meeting Facilitation. The facilitator remains neutral and focuses on the process while the team makes decisions.