Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM059546

Maryland Early Childhood System Transition and Capacity-Building Support

Maryland is seeking short-term specialized support for its statewide early childhood system transition and capacity-building effort. - Government buyer: Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE); the work involves transitioning the Division of Early Childhood into the Office of Early Childhood. - Scope: Support Maryland’s move toward a more unified statewide birth-to-five system, including strengthening internal capacity, improving communications, and building cohesive system infrastructure. - Approach: The notice cites national models in which unified governance and funding improved outcomes. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, vendors, or brands are named in the opportunity. - Requested items: No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified. The notice describes professional support services but does not detail specific tasks or deliverables. - Notable requirements: Specialized, short-term support focused on system transition and capacity-building; no specific technical or product requirements are stated.

Description

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking short-term, specialized support as the Division of Early Childhood transitions to the Office of Early Childhood (OEC), effective October 1, 2026. The effort is intended to strengthen internal capacity, improve communications, and build cohesive infrastructure for a unified statewide birth-to-five system. The source notes that the work draws on national models where unified governance and funding improved outcomes.

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