EnGiNE platform development

Background

The contract is issued by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services for the State of Maine. The goal of this contract is to extend the development of the EnGiNE platform, which serves as a statewide online community for collaboration and professional learning among educators in Maine. The platform has been developed using open-source tools and aims to meet the evolving needs of educators while providing a robust resource for professional learning.

Work Details

The contract involves a one-year extension for the final-stage development and updating of the EnGiNE platform. This extension will allow CATES LLC, the current vendor, to continue working with subcontracted development firms to complete necessary updates while an RFP process is conducted for future support. The EnGiNE platform provides features such as a professional learning course catalog, course content creation capabilities, and an outward-facing interface accessible to educators across Maine. The extension is critical to achieving a stable operational state before transitioning to new vendors.

Period of Performance

The original contract period is from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2026. The amendment extends this period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Place of Performance

The services will be performed in New York, NY by CATES LLC and its subcontractors.

Bidder Requirements

CATES LLC was selected as a single source vendor due to their unique qualifications and prior involvement in developing the EnGiNE platform. No specific set-aside certifications or local requirements were mentioned.