27RFQTALJS1 - Bid - Final.docx
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- BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-131774
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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) bid template submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for professional publication, design, formatting, accessibility, branding, and communications support services for literacy resources. The contract is available through statewide contract vendor PRF86 and seeks a single or multiple vendors at DESE's discretion. The initial contract period runs from the approval date through June 30, 2027, with one renewal option available extending from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028, for a maximum 12-month renewal term. All responses must be submitted through the COMMBUYS website by August 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The questions submission deadline is August 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled for this procurement.
The contract establishes a maximum obligation amount of $50,000 for the initial duration with a total contract amount of $75,000 including the renewal period. Funding is derived from state appropriation account 7043-7001 (Unit Code 235W) and federal program code FH027A2576. The contract is managed by Jen Smith, ELA/Literacy Content Support Specialist, within the Teaching and Learning Unit. Prospective vendors must register on COMMBUYS and submit responses through the platform; emailed submissions will not be accepted. Questions regarding COMMBUYS registration or submission assistance should be directed to the COMMBUYS helpdesk at OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov, 1-888-627-8283, or 617-720-3197.
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Bid Template Request for Response (RFR) |_| | Request for Quote (RFQ) |_| | Departmental Master Agreement (MA) |_|
| COMMBUYS Bid #: |
| BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-131774 |
| Alternate ID (RFR / RFQ / MA #): |
| 27RFQTALJS1 |
| Bid Title: |
| MA Literacy Production and Communications Support |
| Contract Managers Name: |
| Jen Smith | Email: Jennifer.Smith5@mass.gov |
| Contract Managers Title: |
| ELA/Literacy Content Support Specialist | Phone: 413-374-6716 |
| Contract Managers Unit: |
| Teaching and Learning Unit |
| 1 |
| Brief Description of Bid (Limited to 500 Characters including spaces): DESE seeks a vendor to provide professional publication, design, formatting, accessibility, branding, and communications support for literacy resources. This posting is open to statewide contract vendor PRF86. |
| 2 |
| Acquisition Method: |_| Fee for Service or |_| Outright Purchase (commodity) |
| 3 |
| Number of Vendors: |_| Single |_| Multiple: (If in the best interest of the Commonwealth, the Department reserves the right to award this procurement to either a single vendor or multiple vendors regardless of option selected) |
| 4 |
| Contract User(s): |_| Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Only |
|_| For use by Public School/Districts, with execution of a separate contract, following Chapter 30B requirements – (MA only)
| 5 |
| Expected Duration of Contract: Initial Duration: From: (Approval Date) – To: 6/30/2027 |
Renewal Option: |_| Yes / |_| No If yes, # of Renewals 1 (up to a maximum of 12 months for each renewal option) Renewal Dates: From: 7/1/2027 to June 30, 2028
Anticipated Expenditures, Funding or Compensation for Expected Duration: (please select only 1 option) |_| Contract will have a Maximum Obligation Amount (Initial Duration Amount Only): $50,000.00 |_| Contract will be based on Rates (For use with Departmental Master Agreements (MA) only):
Total Contract Amount (Initial Duration PLUS Renewal Amount): $75,000.00
| 7 |
| Funding Source*: Federal |_| % | State |_| % | Trust |_| % | Capitol |_| % |
Appropriation / Account #: 7043-7001 | Unit Code: 235W | Federal Program Code: FH027A2576 *This information is subject to change prior to and/or during award
| 8 |
| How to respond to this bid posting: All responses must be uploaded to the COMMBUYS website (www.commbuys.com) for this bid, by the bid opening date (as listed below). Emailed responses will not be accepted. Responses not submitted to COMMBUYS on time will not be reviewed. No exceptions. If you need assistance with registering on COMMBUYS and/or uploading your response, please contact the COMMBUYS helpdesk at: OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov or 1-888-627-8283 or |
617-720-3197. Be sure “No Bid” is unchecked when responding. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
| 9 |
| Bid opening date (all bids must be uploaded to COMMBUYS no later than the date and time below): |
Bid opening date: 8/10/2026 | Bid opening time: 12:00 PM (Eastern Time) |_| Check here if this is a Departmental Master Agreement (MA)Rolling Enrollment Bid (If bid is being set up as an MA, bids will be accepted on an on-going basis from the Date the Bid is Posted to the Final Open Date of: , 12:00 PM ET.
| 10 |
| Pre-Bid Conference: |_| No / |_| Yes |
Date: | Time: (Eastern Time) |_| AM / |_| PM | Location: | Contact Person:
Additional Information:
| 11 |
| Inquiries: Questions will be accepted by logging into COMMBUYS, locating this bid posting and using the Q & A tab feature. |
All Questions with corresponding Answers will be posted to COMMBUYS in either the Q & A tab or as an uploaded document.
Questions Submission Deadline: Date: 8/4/2026 Time 12:00 (Eastern Time) |_| AM / |_| PM image1.gif image2.jpeg
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