HCPSS MPIA Request #2026-109

Requestor
Darria Wise
Organization/Agency
SECAC
Requested Information
Good Day,

Under the Maryland Public Information Act, General Provisions Article §§ 4-101 et seq., I am formally requesting the following records related to the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) Contract that was solicited to audit services on Department of Special Education (DSE).

1. Cost Information
• The total cost submitted by each vendor.
• Final negotiated price and any amendments or addendums affecting cost.

2. Award Justification & Evaluation
• The complete award justification, including rationale for vendor selection.
• Evaluation committee scoring sheets, ranking documents, rubrics, and reviewer comments.
• Any internal memoranda, emails, or documents explaining or supporting the award decision.

3. Executed Contract
• The Scope of Work
• The final executed contract, including all attachments, exhibits, statements of work, and pricing schedules.
• The list of all vendors who submitted proposals.
Date Received
Status
Submitted

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