Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Vendor Name: Branagh Information Group Description of procurement item to be purchased: Access to use Branagh’s Environmental Rating Scales software Estimated value of the contract/purchase order/increase: $15,354.62 increase for year 2. 1.Center based and family child care providers will have access to professional development, technical assistance and support from a Quality improvement Specialist. 2.Coaches will be able to access additional software to conduct limited high stakes observations yearly. 3. Programs will increase the quality of care they provide 4. Software enables Specialists to complete observations and feedback more efficiently in less time. 5. Additional observers or coaches will have access to the Branagh Information Systems software and DWS will have access to evaluate the effectiveness of CCQS.