Early Systems Research

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is seeking to award a sole‑source contract to Child Trends LLC for Phase 2 of a Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) research and data‑capacity planning grant. The work includes designing, conducting, and analyzing surveys related to early childhood and family support, providing professional facilitation for workshops or focus groups, and delivering training sessions on survey methodology and data‑capacity planning. The solicitation is sealed until September 8, 2026, after which the contract will be awarded to the targeted vendor. • Services required: polling/survey design & analysis, facilitation, and training. • Target vendor: Child Trends LLC (sole‑source award). • Key dates: posting on 8/25/2026, sealed‑until/close on 9/8/2026. • Contact: Dale Stout (state procurement contact).