Diligent Software Renewal

The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a renewal of the Diligent Community software subscription for the State Board of Education. This software is used to maintain a paperless environment for managing board meeting agendas, document management, and voting. The total cost for the term of the contract is capped at 50,000.00 dollars, with payments issued on a net 30 schedule based on monthly invoicing. To be eligible for award, bidders must be authorized resellers of Diligent Community with at least two years of experience reselling the software and provide at least two relevant references. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price, with a tie-breaker based on the most experience. The selected contractor must adhere to strict accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and must conduct annual accessibility compliance audits using a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage portal by November 13, 2026.