What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Maryland State Department of Education seeks an authorized reseller to provide a subscription renewal for Diligent Community software. The contractor will support the State Board of Education's paperless meeting processes, including agenda management, document management, and voting. Qualified bidders must be USA-based organizations with at least two years of experience reselling Diligent software and at least two relevant references. Bidders must submit questions in writing to the Procurement Officer by November 2, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Submissions must include a letter of interest, a resume showing required qualifications, and a signed Exhibit A Bid Form. The buyer will evaluate bids based on mandatory requirements and award the contract to the responsible vendor offering the lowest total price, capped at a maximum budget of $50,000.00. The offsite contract term runs from November 24, 2026, through November 30, 2027.
Scope of work
- Diligent Community platform renewal
- Training personnel in the use of the platform for the full term of the contract
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Price (lowest price meeting mandatory requirements) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in reselling Diligent software
- At least 2 references that relate to the experience listed in the Scope of Work
- Authorized reseller of Diligent Community
- Registered to do business with the State of Maryland
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of interest
- Resume demonstrating required qualifications
- Signed bid form Exhibit A including all final costs
- Updated W-9 (if applicable)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
- Instructions
- Submit electronically through eMMA following the Quick Reference Guides for single envelope submissions. Faxed or mailed bids will not be accepted.