Solicitation: 202605092 Professional Development Network Service Delivery

The State of Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a single vendor to deliver a statewide professional development network for early‑care and education providers. The contractor will design, manage, and deliver training and credentialing via a Learning Management System (LMS), maintain the professional‑development registry, QRIS (Rising Stars for ME), and the Consumer‑Education website in partnership with the University of Southern Maine. Performance will be measured by timely training delivery, knowledge‑gain outcomes, and rapid data entry, with quarterly and annual reporting requirements. • Deliver ~30 facilitated courses, ~100 virtual/in‑person sessions, and ~15 on‑demand trainings per year, plus core‑knowledge training via LMS. • Manage the Registry, QRIS, and Child Care Choices website, ensuring data entry within 5 business days and supporting providers’ applications. • Staff up to 10 personnel across defined roles, convene at least three advisory meetings per year, and meet strict performance metrics (e.g., 100 % training within 90 days of CCAP approval).