27ACLLP1 - bid - Final.docx

This is a bid template and request for response (RFR) filed with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Adult and Community Learning Services (ACLS) unit for the Adult Learner Opportunity and Workforce Pathways Initiative. DESE seeks a qualified vendor to serve as a strategic implementation partner to expand access to English language learning, strengthen workforce pathways, elevate learner leadership, and support development of a diverse and culturally responsive adult education workforce. The initiative is supported through state line item 1596-2514 and is covered under World Trade Organization (WTO) requirements. The contract will be awarded as a fee-for-service arrangement with an initial duration from the approval date through June 30, 2027, followed by three optional renewal periods of up to 12 months each, extending through June 30, 2030. The bid opening is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions accepted through August 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM. All responses must be submitted through the COMMBUYS website; emailed submissions will not be accepted.

The contract carries a maximum obligation amount of $700,000 for the initial duration, with funding sourced entirely from state appropriations under unit code 1596-2514. The procurement is designated for use by DESE only. The contract manager is Lisa V. Patrick, Education Specialist, Secondary Schools and Beyond, who can be reached at lisa.v.patrick@mass.gov or 781-426-5765. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the procurement to either a single vendor or multiple vendors at its discretion, regardless of the vendor number option selected in the bid template.