RFI # FY27-DEC-002 - Electronic Licensing Inspection System (ELIS)

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is issuing an RFI to gather information on existing, production‑ready electronic licensing and inspection systems for child‑care programs. The agency seeks solutions that can capture, manage, report, and store inspection data, support case management, provide public‑facing portals, and integrate with other state systems. Respondents must detail deployment history, configuration options, migration experience, and technical capabilities such as mobile data collection, analytics, security, and hosting models. Submissions are limited to eight pages (plus optional brochures) and are due by September 1, 2026. No pricing or confidential information is to be included, and there will be no Q&A period. • Goal: Identify viable, out‑of‑the‑box IT solutions that could be adapted for Maryland’s child‑care licensing program. • Required content: Company background, experience in child‑care licensing software, implementation methodology, technical specifications, and suggested solicitation metrics. • Submission format: Word or PDF labeled “RFI # FY27-DEC-002 Transmittal [Respondent Name]”. • Evaluation: MSDE will use responses for research only; no contract or payment is attached to this RFI.