MHEC Strategic Stewardship Governance & State Plan

The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide strategic consulting, governance assessment, organizational planning, and implementation support services. The primary objective of this engagement 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 contract has a maximum value of $200,000 and an anticipated performance period of one year. The scope is divided into two phases: the first six months focus on assessment, stakeholder engagement, and governance review, while the final six months center on finalizing the strategic plan, developing an implementation framework, and designing performance management systems. This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement with a 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal. Proposals must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) portal in two separate volumes: a technical proposal and a financial proposal. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous proposal, with technical and financial factors weighted equally. Technical evaluation will prioritize the offeror's understanding of higher education strategic planning, their proposed work plan, and their organizational capacity. Contractors must comply with Maryland Living Wage requirements for contracts valued at $100,000 or more and maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability per occurrence.