MHEC Strategic Stewardship Governance & State Plan

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is seeking a qualified contractor under solicitation BPM058794 to provide strategic consulting, governance assessment, organizational planning, and implementation support. The primary objective is to assist the Commission and Agency in advancing the 2026–2030 Maryland State Plan for Higher Education, titled Maryland’s Moment: Lighting the Way Forward. This fixed-price engagement has a maximum budget of $200,000.00 and is designated as a Small Business Reserve Procurement with a 10% MBE participation goal. The project is structured in two phases: the first six months focus on assessment, stakeholder engagement, and statutory review, while the subsequent six months focus on finalizing the strategic plan, developing an implementation framework, and designing performance management through 2030. Key deliverables include a comprehensive governance assessment based on Title 11 of the Maryland Education Article, organizational analysis of staffing models, and operational action plans for academic program approval, financial aid administration, and transfer pathways. Proposals must be submitted via eMMA in a two-part format consisting of a technical volume and a financial volume, with technical and financial factors weighted equally for the award. The contractor will primarily perform work from their own office, with occasional on-site meetings in Baltimore, Maryland. Compliance requirements include a non-disclosure agreement, a conflict of interest affidavit, and adherence to the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act.