1168035 - Early Care and Education Workforce and Compensation Study

This solicitation is reserved for only application submitted/certified local small businesses timely registered with the County’s LSBRP. This solicitation thus comes under County Code, sections 11B-17A; 11B-65; 11B-70 and Executive Regulation 21-05AM. These documents can be accessed through the LSBRP web site at (www.montgomerycountymd.gov/LSBRP).

As a part of the County’s ECEI, DHHS/ECS seeks an experienced, qualified, and culturally competent entity to conduct an early childhood educator workforce and compensation study. The study will assist policymakers in making financial decisions and policy related to wage structure, supports needed to bolster the industry, gaps in workforce positions, professional development opportunities, and overall educator economic stability.

The County intends to award 1 (one) contract under this Request for Proposal. The total estimated compensation for the contract resulting from this solicitation is a maximum of $225,000. This amount is an estimate only and the County makes no guarantee of a specific compensation amount.

In the event the County receives additional funding for services requested under this solicitation, the County reserves the right to expand the existing scope of services for the resulting contract. Such additional services are not guaranteed and will only be requested if funds for additional services are appropriated and encumbered by the County. These expanded services may be added during negotiations or added via an amendment to the Contract.