Afua Tisdale

Services and Products to Support the Title I/COMMUNITY SCHOOL and BRIDGES Program

Howard County Public Schools in Maryland is seeking a pre-qualified pool of organizations, businesses, and individual service providers to deliver evidence-informed products and services. These offerings are designed to enhance academic achievement, whole-child development, student well-being, family engagement, and equitable access specifically for Title I and Community Schools, as well as the BRIDGES 21st Century Community Learning Center program. This solicitation, identified as BPM058456, functions in conjunction with Contract 152.25.B1 to provide a broader range of differentiated services to meet the growing needs of the community school network. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 2, 2026, at 4:10 PM. The procurement process is being managed by Procurement Officer Afua Tisdale. This opportunity falls under the category of urban community services and is intended to support educational infrastructure and student success across the state of Maryland.

MarylandMD, USA

NAICS

611710

Educational Support Services

Source portal

Emma Maryland

Posted Aug 17, 2026

BPM058456

Closed

State & Local

Services and Products to Support the Title I/COMMUNITY SCHOOL and BRIDGES Program

Howard County Public Schools in Maryland is seeking a pre-qualified pool of organizations, businesses, and individuals to provide evidence-informed products and services under solicitation BPM058456. These services are designed to enhance academic achievement, student well-being, whole-child development, family engagement, and equitable access within Title I and Community Schools, as well as the BRIDGES 21st Century Community Learning Center program. This initiative operates in conjunction with Contract 152.25.B1 to address the expanding need for differentiated services as the number of community schools grows. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 2, 2026. The procurement process is managed by Afua Tisdale, the Procurement Officer for the agency. This solicitation falls under the category of urban community services and is intended to support educational infrastructure across the state of Maryland.

MarylandMD, USA

NAICS

611710

Educational Support Services

Source portal

Emma Maryland

Posted Aug 17, 2026

BPM058456

Closed

State & Local

Network Infrastructure Equipment

Howard County Public Schools in Maryland is seeking to procure network infrastructure equipment through a solicitation posted on December 17, 2025, with responses due by January 12, 2026. This contract aligns with the Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program, aimed at supporting educational institutions with technology upgrades. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 334118, which covers computer terminal and other computer peripheral equipment manufacturing. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside type, indicating it is open to all eligible vendors. Interested parties must submit their proposals within the specified timeframe to be considered. The point of contact for this opportunity is Afua Tisdale, reachable via the provided email. The place of performance for the contract is Howard County, Maryland, and detailed information about the solicitation can be accessed through the provided online link.

MarylandHoward County, MD, USA$1M–$50M est.

NAICS

334118

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing

Source portal

HigherGov

Posted Dec 17, 2025

BPM054584

Closed

State & Local

Dental and Vision Benefits for Employees of Howard County Public School System

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain comprehensive dental and vision insurance plans for both active employees and retirees. The solicitation, identified as BPM051017, was posted on May 1, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for May 27, 2025. The contract aims to secure coverage options that meet the needs of the school system’s workforce, with a contract value estimated to range between 5 million and 15 million dollars. The project falls under the NAICS code 518210, indicating a focus on data processing, hosting, and related services, although the primary purpose is to select vendors for employee benefits. The procurement process is managed by the Maryland-based Howard County Public Schools organization, with a designated point of contact being Afua Tisdale, whose email is provided for inquiries. The contract is part of the State and Local Government Education (SLED) sector, emphasizing the system’s focus on providing essential health benefits to its employees and retirees. Interested vendors can access additional details and manage their submissions through the provided online portal link.

MarylandMD, USA$5M–$15M est.

NAICS

518210

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

Source portal

HigherGov

Posted May 1, 2025

BPM051017

Closed

State & Local

Medical Benefits for Employees of The Howard County Public School System

The Howard County Public School System in Maryland is seeking proposals for medical benefits plans tailored for both active employees and retirees. The contract is to be self-funded, with stop-loss coverage as detailed in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The project aims to establish a comprehensive health benefits program, with the contract value estimated to range between 50 million and 150 million dollars. The solicitation was posted on April 2, 2025, and responses are due by April 29, 2025. Interested parties can contact the primary point of contact, Afua Tisdale, via email for further information. This procurement is part of the State and Local Government Entities (SLED) sector, and the contract will be executed within Maryland, emphasizing the importance of local compliance and service delivery.

MarylandMD, USA$50M–$150M est.

NAICS

524114

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers

Source portal

HigherGov

Posted Apr 2, 2025

BPM050456

Closed

State & Local

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has issued a Request for Proposal to engage qualified vendors for providing student photography services across the district. The solicitation, identified as BPM047965, was posted on January 10, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for February 4, 2025. The contract aims to secure professional photography services with a project value estimated between $50,000 and $500,000, reflecting the scope and scale of the district's needs. The services are to be performed within Maryland, and the procurement falls under the NAICS code 541922, which pertains to commercial photography services. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact the designated point of contact, Afua Tisdale, via email for further details or clarifications. The procurement process is managed through the Maryland state procurement portal, providing access to relevant documentation and submission procedures. This contract aims to ensure high-quality student photographs for the district’s various programs and events, supporting the district’s educational and administrative objectives.

MarylandMD, USA$50K–$500K est.

NAICS

541922

Commercial Photography

Source portal

HigherGov

Posted Jan 10, 2025

BPM047965

Closed

State & Local

Employee Assistance Program

MarylandMD, USA$50K–$500K est.

NAICS

624190

Other Individual and Family Services

Source portal

HigherGov

Posted Dec 5, 2024

BPM047613

Closed

State & Local

HCPSS Supplemental Vending Services

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has issued a solicitation to select qualified vendors to provide vending services across its schools and Central Office facilities. The services include supplying snacks, healthy snacks, beverages, and healthy beverages that meet Institute of Medicine standards, with vending machines strategically placed at various locations. The contract aims to ensure that the vending options available to staff and students align with health guidelines and meet the needs of each facility, with the ultimate decision to offer vending services resting with individual principals or their designees. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $2 million, reflecting the scope of vending operations across multiple sites within the school system. The procurement process is open, with proposals due by October 23, 2024. The project is managed under the NAICS code 333924, which pertains to vending machine services, and is part of the Maryland State and Local Government Enterprise (SLED). Interested vendors can contact Afua Tisdale via email for further information. The contract emphasizes providing healthy, compliant options to promote student and staff wellness while ensuring reliable vending services across the school system’s facilities.

MarylandMD, USA$500K–$2M est.

NAICS

333924

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing

Source portal

HigherGov

Posted Oct 2, 2024

BPM046609

Closed

State & Local

Special Education Review

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking a qualified Contractor to perform an independent and comprehensive review of its early intervention and special education processes, programs, and services. The contract aims to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of these services to ensure they meet the needs of students requiring special education support. The project is open to proposals from organizations capable of delivering a thorough assessment, with contract values estimated between $50,000 and $200,000. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2024, with a deadline for responses set for September 10, 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the designated point of contact, Afua Tisdale, via email for further information. The review will be conducted within Maryland, aligning with the state's educational standards and regulations, and the project is part of the Maryland State and Local Education Department's initiatives to improve special education services.

MarylandMD, USA$50K–$200K est.

NAICS

611430

Professional and Management Development Training

Source portal

HigherGov

Posted Aug 19, 2024

BPM045912

Closed

State & Local

HCPSS Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life/Dependent Life

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking a qualified carrier to serve as the Benefits Administrator for its Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, as well as the Supplemental Life and Dependent Life programs. The selected administrator will be responsible for delivering comprehensive services to ensure that HCPSS employees and retirees receive effective and cost-efficient benefits coverage. This contract aims to streamline benefits administration, enhance service delivery, and manage costs associated with these insurance programs. The solicitation, identified as BPM045528, was posted on July 26, 2024, with a response deadline of August 16, 2024. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and falls under the NAICS code 524113, which pertains to direct insurance (except life, health, and medical). The project is managed by the Maryland-based Howard County Public Schools, with primary contact being Afua Tisdale. Interested parties can find additional details and submit responses through the Maryland State e-Procurement portal.

MarylandMD, USA$500K–$2M est.

NAICS

524113

Direct Life Insurance Carriers

Source portal

HigherGov

Posted Jul 26, 2024

BPM045528

Closed