Migrant Education Program (MEP), State Data System Software

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a vendor to provide, install, and maintain a Windows‑based relational database management system that will store, retrieve, report, and securely transmit migrant student data for the Maryland Migrant Education Program (MEP). The system must be accessible to field staff, local education agencies, and state personnel, and must support nightly automated uploads to the Federal Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX). The contract is for one year (Sept 1 2026 – Aug 31 2027) with a total maximum spend of $16,500. Mandatory requirements include at least three years of experience managing migrant student information and two relevant references. The vendor must also provide training, ongoing technical support, and ensure WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliance. • Provide a customizable Windows‑based relational DBMS for MEP data (families, eligibility, enrollment). • Ensure secure, nightly data uploads to the federal MSIX system. • Deliver training plan and comprehensive user training. • Offer continuous technical support, maintenance, and accessibility compliance audits. • Contract term: 12 months, max budget $16,500; award contingent on federal/state funding. • Questions due Aug 28 2026; bids due Aug 31 2026 (2 PM EST) via eMMA electronic portal.