27TALJM1 - bid - Final.docx
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- BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-131584
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- Middlesex County, Massachusetts
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This is a bid template and Request for Response (RFR) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Office of Language Acquisition (OLA), seeking an experienced vendor partner to support statewide implementation of the HQIM for Next Generation ESL (NGESL) initiative. The procurement is covered under World Trade Organization (WTO) guidelines. Vendors must submit responses through the COMMBUYS website by August 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with a questions submission deadline of August 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled. The initial contract duration extends from the approval date through June 30, 2027, with three available renewal options, each lasting up to 12 months, for a total potential contract term extending to June 30, 2030. The department reserves the right to award to either a single vendor or multiple vendors at its discretion.
The contract carries a maximum obligation amount of $175,000 for the initial duration, with a total contract amount of $680,000 when including the initial period and renewal options. Funding is 100 percent state-funded through Account #7027-1004, Unit Code 235Z. The contract manager is Judith Magloire, ELE Programming Manager, in the Teaching and Learning unit, reachable at Judith.R.Magloire@mass.gov or 781-338-3000 extension 3571. All responses must be submitted via COMMBUYS; emailed responses will not be accepted, and failure to uncheck the "No Bid" option may result in disqualification.
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135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149 | 781.338.3000 | TTY: N.E.T. Relay (800).439.2370
Bid Template Request for Response (RFR) |_| | Request for Quote (RFQ) |_| | Departmental Master Agreement (MA) |_|
| COMMBUYS Bid #: |
| BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-131584 |
| Alternate ID (RFR / RFQ / MA #): |
| 27TALJM1 |
| Bid Title: |
| Advancing Statewide Implementation of the HQIM for NGESL Initiative |
| Contract Managers Name: |
| Judith Magloire | Email: Judith.R.Magloire@mass.gov |
| Contract Managers Title: |
| ELE Programming Manager | Phone: 3571 |
| Contract Managers Unit: |
| Teaching and Learning |
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| Brief Description of Bid (Limited to 500 Characters including spaces): The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Office of Language Acquisition (OLA), seeks an experienced vendor partner to support the statewide implementation of the HQIM for Next Generation ESL (NGESL) initiative. This RFR posting is covered under the World Trade Organization (WTO). |
| 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 3 (up to a maximum of 12 months for each renewal option) Renewal Dates: From: 7/1/2027 to 6/30/2030
Anticipated Expenditures, Funding or Compensation for Expected Duration: (please select only 1 option) |_| Contract will have a Maximum Obligation Amount (Initial Duration Amount Only): $175,000.00 |_| Contract will be based on Rates (For use with Departmental Master Agreements (MA) only):
Total Contract Amount (Initial Duration PLUS Renewal Amount): $680,000.00
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| Funding Source*: Federal |_| % | State |_| 100% | Trust |_| % | Capitol |_| % |
Appropriation / Account #: 7027-1004 | Unit Code: 235Z | Federal Program Code:
*This information is subject to change prior to and/or during award
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| 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.
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| Bid opening date (all bids must be uploaded to COMMBUYS no later than the date and time below): |
Bid opening date: 8/31/2026 | 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.
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| Pre-Bid Conference: |_| No / |_| Yes |
Date: | Time: (Eastern Time) |_| AM / |_| PM | Location: | Contact Person:
Additional Information:
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| 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: 8/17/2026 Time 12:00 (Eastern Time) |_| AM / |_| PM image1.gif image2.jpeg
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