PRF76_Contract User guide_040925.docx

PRF76: Management Consultants, Program Coordinators and Planners Services UPDATED: April 9, 2025

*The asterisk is required when referencing the contract in the Massachusetts Management Accounting Reporting System (MMARS).

Table of Contents:

Contract User Guide for PRF76

Contract User Guide for PRF76

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· Contract Summary

· Contract Categories

· Benefits and Cost Savings

· Find Bid/Contract Documents

· Who Can Use This Contract

· Subcontractors

· Supplier Diversity Requirements

· Pricing, Quotes and Purchase Options

· Instructions for MMARS Users

· Contract Exclusions and Related Statewide Contracts

· Emergency Services

· Additional Information/FAQ's

· Performance and Payment Time Frames Which Exceed Contract Duration

· Strategic Sourcing Team Members

· VENDOR LIST AND INFORMATION

· Appendix A: Contract Category Descriptions

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Contract Summary This is a Statewide Contract for PRF76 Management Consultants, Program Coordinators and Planners Services. This contract provides a wide-ranging list of independent, experienced, and pre-qualified vendors offering an array of management consulting services under multiple categories. PRF76 replaces PRF61 for similar services.

This contract has minimum quote requirements.

COVID-19 Updates Due to COVID-19, this contract was expanded to include a category for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Facilities and Operations Technical Assistance Services. Buyers are encouraged to engage with vendors for additional information. See vendor list and information table Contract Categories This contract includes 9 categories of service as listed below.

Benefits and Cost Savings Statewide contracts are an easy way to obtain benefits for your organization by leveraging the Commonwealth’s buying power, solicitation process, contracting expertise, vendor management and oversight, and the availability of environmentally preferable products.

· Encourages a partnership between vendor and engaging entity for best value.

· Aggregating projects and volume can be established with vendor for common themes and best value.

· Summarizing department needs in a Statement of Work can effectively allow for prices to be negotiated based on an identified volume not known during the State bid process.

· Many SDP Plans are inclusive of subcontractors qualified to support a department for services under this contract and also allow for a department to meet their SDP annual benchmarks.

· Vendors have clients who are small and large and have a local and national presence.

· Pre- qualified vendors’ business profiles are available for purchasing entities to review.

Find Bid/Contract Documents

· To find all contract-specific documents, including the Contract User Guide, RFR, specifications, price sheets and other attachments, visit COMMBUYS.com and search for PRF76 to find related Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO) information.

· To find all contract-specific documents, including the Contract User Guide, RFR, specifications, and other attachments, visit COMMBUYS.com and search for PRF76 to find related Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO’s) information. All common contract documents are located in the “Master Contract Record” Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO) for PRF76 and can be accessed directly by visiting: PO-22-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26807 Who Can Use This Contract Applicable Procurement Law Executive Branch Goods and Services: MGL c. 7, § 22; c. 30, § 51, § 52; 801 CMR 21.00;

Eligible Entities Please see the standard list of Eligible Entities on our Eligible Entities Which May Use Statewide Contracts webpage.

Subcontractors The awarded vendor’s use of subcontractors is subject to the provisions of the Commonwealth’s Terms and Conditions and Standard Contract Form, as well as other applicable terms of this Statewide Contract.

Prior approval of the department is required for any subcontracted service of the Contract. Contractors are responsible for the satisfactory performance and adequate oversight of their subcontractors.

Supplier Diversity Requirements

When selecting vendor(s) without soliciting quotes or a statement of work, Executive Departments should follow below guidance:

When selecting contractors and placing orders, Executive departments shall utilize diverse and small businesses to the extent possible based on contract terms, SDO and departmental policies, laws, and regulations. Additionally, departments shall make a preference for contractors with higher SDP commitments and/or performance whenever such information is available (or is requested from contractors by the department) and the preference is feasible.

OSD provides up-to-date information on the availability of diverse and small businesses on statewide contracts through the Statewide Contract Index available on the COMMBUYS home page. See the “Programs (SDO and SBPP)” tab for current certification and small business status of contractors on this contract.

When selecting vendor(s) from multiple quotes and statement of work, Executive Departments should follow below guidance:

Requirements of the Small Business Purchasing Program for Small Procurements (expected annual value of $250,000 or less) or the Supplier Diversity Program for Large Procurements (expected annual value exceeding $250,000) apply to Executive Departments soliciting quotes or issuing statements of work.

Small Business Award Preference: In accordance with the Supplier Diversity Office’s SBPP Policy, Departments must award contracts for Small Procurements to SBPP-participating small business bidders if both of the following conditions are met:

· The response is received from an eligible small business; AND

· The response meets the Department’s best value criteria as defined in the RFR or RFQ.

SDP Commitment: Businesses awarded large Commonwealth contracts for goods and services (also called prime contractors or prime vendors) are required to make measurable financial commitments to do business with one or more diverse businesses (often called SDP Partners). This business-to-business relationship requirement applies to all Large Procurements for goods and services, which were historically defined as those expected to exceed $150,000 in total spending. Effective July 1, 2021, Large Procurements will be defined as those expected to exceed $250,000 in annual spending.

Executive departments should take into consideration contracted vendors SDP commitments when evaluating responses. Specifically, the following fields of the new SDP Plan Form correspond to the goals stated above:

SDP policy link or attachment (if any)

Additional creative initiatives (if any)

SDP commitment – subcontracting

Evaluate the bidder’s SDP commitment.

SDP commitment – ancillary

SDP commitment – total

Company prior year spending with the list of partners (if available)

Key Evaluation Requirements The following key requirements apply to the evaluation of submitted SDP Plans:

· At least 25% of the available evaluation score must be dedicated to the evaluation of the bidder’s SDP Commitment.

· The majority of the SDP evaluation score should be dedicated to the bidder’s SDP commitment.

· bidders offering more value in their SDP Plan submissions must receive higher scores.

Other Requirements:

· Include SBPP contract language and place it prominently within the RFQ. See SDO Template Language.

· Evaluate bids received from, and award a contract to, an SBPP-participating small business that meets the department’s best value criteria.

· Award to a large business only if there is no SBPP participating business meeting departments’ best value criteria.

· Conduct a clarification/BAFO/negotiation before disqualifying an SBPP-participating business based on price or desirable criteria.

· See the Best Value Evaluation of Responses to Small Procurements: A Guide for Strategic Sourcing Teams for additional guidance.

· Make a preference for contractors with higher SDP commitments and/or performance whenever such information is available (or is requested from contractors by the department) and the preference is feasible.

· See the Best Value Evaluation of SDP Plan Forms: A Guide for Strategic Sourcing Teams for additional guidance.

1. Note: Departments may ask the prime Contractor for an additional SDP commitment specifically related to the Department’s purchase or engagement. SDP spending for such a purchase or engagement must be reported by the Contractor using the SDP Reporting Form directly to the Department and may not be included in any other SDP reporting filed by the Contractor.

OSD provides up-to-date information on the availability of diverse and small businesses on statewide contracts through the Statewide Contract Index available on the COMMBUYS home page. See the “Programs (SDO and SBPP)” tab for current certification and small business status of contractors on this contract.

Pricing, Quote and Purchase Options Purchase Options The purchase options identified below are the only acceptable options that may be used on this contract:

· This is a fee for service contract.

· Purchases made through this contract will be direct, outright purchases. All elements of the project’s creation through the use of Commonwealth funds are owned by the Commonwealth except where prior ownership has been established. Commonwealth departments should be made aware of such exceptions.

Pricing Options The compensation structure for the PRF76 contract is according to individual projects as described and agreed to in the SoW and the accepted bidder response. Awarded vendors are required to provide specific and transparent prices in all responses to bid quotation requests.

· Project Pricing:

Costs under PRF76 must be determined through project-based compensation. Eligible Entities will determine the format in which quotations for their specific project will be collected. Vendors are expected to be competitive with each project and must provide a detailed and transparent budget related to the scope of services to be completed. Eligible Entities and awarded PRF76 vendors may negotiate project rates as part of the quote process. Negotiated project rates may be published by the Eligible Entities as part of the records in COMMBUYS.

· Hourly Rates:

Engagements that are limited in scope, time and value might be best quoted on hourly rate compensation structure.

Invoicing:

All bills/invoices must minimally include:

· Assignment name;

· Hours billed/invoiced and Statewide Contract hourly rate or portion of project billed:

· Hourly rate: Identify account manager or other vendor agent and applicable hourly rate;

· Project based: Identify portion of project billed and balance remaining, but not an average rate;

· Supporting documents must accompany billing/invoicing received by an engaging entity;

· Totals should be reviewed for correctness by engaging entity prior to approval.

Total billed/invoiced must meet the Commonwealth’s requirements if audited.

Product/Service Pricing and Finding Vendor Price Files To receive contract item information and/or quotes, Non-Executive Department buyers may contact vendors directly.

Setting Up a COMMBUYS Account COMMBUYS is the Commonwealth’s electronic Market Center supporting online commerce between government purchasers and businesses. If you do not have one already, contact the COMMBUYS Help Desk to set up a COMMBUYS buyer account for your organization: (888)-627-8283 or OSDhelpdesk@mass.gov.

Per 801 CMR 21.00, Executive Branch Departments must use established statewide contracts for the purchase of commodities and services. Specifically, Executive Departments are required to use OSD’s statewide contracts, including designated statewide contracts, if available, for their specific commodity and service needs. Exceptions will only be permitted with prior written approval from the Assistant Secretary for Operational Services, or designee.)

When contacting a vendor on statewide contract, always reference PRF76 to receive contract pricing.

Quick Search in COMMBUYS Log into COMMBUYS and use the Search box on the COMMBUYS header bar to locate items described on the MBPO or within the vendor catalog line items. Select Contract/Blanket or Catalog from the drop-down menu.

How To Purchase from The Contract

· Solicit quotes and select and purchase quoted item in COMMBUYS.

This COMMBUYS functionality provides a mechanism to easily obtain quotes, as specified by the Contract. The buyer would create a Release Requisition, and then convert it to a Bid. After approval by the buyer approving officer, the bid is then sent to selected vendors to request quotes. Buyers must include “PRF76 RFQ” when entering information in the Description field.

For a description of how to complete this purchase in COMMBUYS, visit the Job Aids for Buyers webpage, and select:

· The COMMBUYS Purchase Orders section and choose the How to Create a Solicitation Enabled Bid Using a Release Requisition job aid or one of the quick reference guides.

Quote Requirements Contract users should always reference PRF76 when contacting vendors to ensure they are receiving contract pricing. Quotes, not including construction services, should be awarded based on best value.

· Engagements valued at less than $10,000 require at least one quote or an accepted Statement of Work (SoW)with an estimated value.

· Work awarded under this method may not subsequently add tasks that exceed the $10,000 threshold.

· Engagements with a total value estimated to exceed $10,000 requires the solicitation at least three written quotes against the appropriate PRF76 Master Blanket Purchase Order(s) in COMMBUYS.

· Eligible Entities must develop a written SoW and attach it to the COMMBUYS RFQ. The engagement/project will be awarded to the vendor deemed most responsive to the SoW as evaluated by the awarding authority.

· It is considered best practice to seek at least three quotes for all engagements; however, multiple quotes for engagements under $10,000 are not required to ensure price is appropriate. Quotes must be obtained for all engagements that exceed $10,000.

· Eligible Entities must develop a written SoW and attach it to the COMMBUYS RFQ. The engagement/project will be awarded to the vendor deemed most responsive to the Statement of Work as evaluated by the awarding authority.

· For a full description of how to complete a quote in COMMBUYS visit the Job Aids for Buyers webpage, and select:

· The COMMBUYS Purchase Orders section and choose Request Quotes From Vendors on Statewide Contracts job aid.

Instructions for MMARS Users MMARS users must reference the MA number in the proper field in MMARS when placing orders with any contractor.

Contract Exclusions and Related Statewide Contracts Exclusions to PRF76 contract includes:

· Restriction for Category 2 under this contract includes Financial Audit services currently provided under PRF78 Audit, Accounting, Compliance, Revenue Enhancement Services statewide contract or its replacement contract.

· Not covered under PRF76 is professional development for specialized public safety, law enforcement, fire, healthcare, mental health, highway, environmental, legal, food preparation, scientific; or any other areas that are not under the Scope of this RFR.

· Information Technology Training is excluded from PRF76.

· Category 4 of PRF76 is intended to cover general data analytics and/ or evaluation services for the Commonwealth. It does not cover specialized healthcare and health safety consulting related services.

· Category 8 of PRF76 does not cover specialized healthcare and health safety consulting related services.

Emergency Services Many statewide contracts are required to provide products or services in cases of statewide emergencies. ML - 801 CMR 21 defines emergency for procurement purposes. Visit the Emergency Response Supplies, Services and Equipment Contact Information for Statewide Contracts list for emergency services related to this contract.

Additional Information/FAQs Performance Measures During the life of any contract resulting from this RFR, all vendors will be required to comply with Performance Measurements as directed by the Contract Manager on behalf of the Strategic Sourcing Team (SST) or the project manager with the hiring eligible entity. Additionally, at the level of the SST, the following performance targets will be measured:

· Responsiveness to RFQ requests – By what percentage are vendors responding to or acknowledging invitations to quotes advertised by eligible entities.

Vendors are required to adhere to the performance measures as indicated and agreed with the hiring entity, that are in keeping with those of the processes and expectations of the hiring entity.

Geographical Service Area PRF76 covers the entire state of Massachusetts as represented in the Counties coverage map below: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/cispdf/County_Map.pdf] Other Discounts

· Prompt Pay Discounts: A discount given to the buyer if paid within a certain time period. These discounts may be found in the Vendor List and Information section below. All discounts offered will be taken in cases where the payment issue date is within the specified number of days listed by vendor and in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Bill Paying Policy. Payment days will be measured from the date goods are received and accepted / performance was completed OR the date an invoice is received by the Commonwealth, whichever is later to the date the payment is issued as an EFT (preferred method) or mailed by the State Treasurer. The date of payment “issue” is the date a payment is considered “paid” not the date a payment is “received” by a Contractor.

Performance and Payment Time Frames Which Exceed Contract Duration All term leases, rentals, maintenance, or other agreements for services entered into during the duration of this Contract and whose performance and payment time frames extend beyond the duration of this Contract shall remain in effect for performance and payment purposes (limited to the time frame and services established per each written agreement). No written agreement shall extend more than six (6) months beyond the current contract term of this Statewide Contract as stated on the first page of this contract user guide. No new leases, rentals, maintenance, or other agreements for services may be executed after the Contract has expired.

Memorandum of Understanding/Statement of Work

· Sample Statement of Work (SoW): Eligible Entities must determine which of the two provided sample SoW best fits their needs for PRF76 engagements. Sample SoW can be found in the attachment tab of PRF76 Bid/Contract Docs which also contains the following: RFR, Contract User Guide, Sample SOW etc. COMMBUYS MBPO Number:

· Sample 1: Recommended for engagement (s) related to technology or confidential data. Eligible Entities should consult with their legal team prior to using this SoW Sections specific to technology are highlighted in yellow.

· Sample 2: Recommended for simple transactions.

Strategic Sourcing Team Members

Vendor List and Information*

Gerry Dawson 617-720-3146 978-429-4512 hayley.lebert@mass.gov and Gerard.dawson@mass.gov

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Abt Associates Inc

Accelare

2% 15 days

7%

Accenture

2% 15 days 1% 20 days

15%

Achara Consulting Inc.

1% 30 days

2%

Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP)

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

1%

Agency Landscape + Planning, LLC

3% 15 days 1% 20 days

Aligned Solutions LLC

1% 15 days 0.5% 20 days 0.25% 30 days

1%

Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services, LLC

PSSOpportunities@alvarezandmarsal.com

0.25% 15 days 0.25% 20 days 0.25% 30 days

10%

Ann McFarland Burke

1%

Archipelago Strategies Group Inc

1%

Auribus Consulting LLC

2%

Bailit Health Purchasing, LLC

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

1%

BCS, LLC

4% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker LLC

10%

BETA Group, Inc.

0.75% 15 days 0.5% 20 days 0.25% 30 days

5%

BetterSector LLC

4% 15 days 2% 20 days 1% 30 days

BME Strategies

7%

Borderland Partners LLC

2% 15 days 1% 20 days

Briljent, LLC

Bronner Group, LLC

BSC Group, Inc.

3%

Cambridge Econometrics Inc

3% 15 days 1% 20 days

5%

Casey Hall Training Associates

Center for EcoTechnology, Inc.

1% 15 days

5%

Cepheide Solutions Inc DBA Mondofora

5% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

10%

CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc

2% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

3.5%

Civic Space Collaborative

4% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

2%

Clarasys Inc.

2% 15 days 0.5% 20 days 0.5% 30 days

3%

CMG Associates

2% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

2%

Colliers Engineering & Design

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

5%

CSG Government Solutions INC

1% 15 days 1% 20 days

10%

Deloitte Consulting

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

20%

Dietz & Company Architects, Inc.

tinag@dietzarch.com

1% 15 days 1% 20 days

Direct Access Consultancy LLC

5% 15 days

3%

DMA Health Strategies

Dodson & Flinker, Inc.

1% 15 days

10%

Donia LLC

4% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

Dot Joyce Consulting, LLC

3% 15 days 2% 20 days 1% 30 days

DREAM Collaborative LLC

4% 15 days 2% 20 days 1% 30 days

Eagle Hill Consulting, LLC

Eastern Research Group

2%

Edgemere Consulting Corporation

2% 15 days 1% 20 days

1%

Ernst & Young U.S. LLP

2% 15 days

51%

Favermann Design

1.5% 20 days 1% 30 days

5%

FinePoint Associates LLC

1% 15 days

Gartner, Inc

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

5%

Gibbous, LLC

1%

GPS Group Peer Support LLC

3% 15 days 2% 20 days 1% 30 days

1%

Growing a New Heart, Inc

4% 15 days 2% 20 days 1% 30 days

85%

Guidehouse Holding Corp dba Guidehouse LLP

1% 15 days 0% 20 days 0% 30 days

3%

Hagerty Consulting, Inc

1%

Healthcentric Advisors

1% 15 days 0.5% 20 days

2%

Health Management Associates, Inc.

1.5% 15 days 1% 20 days

10%

Health Resources in Action (HRiA)

5%

Hope W Kenefick dba HWK Consulting, LLC

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

Human In Common

ICF Incorporated, LLC

15%

ILLUME Advising

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

Innes Associates Ltd

2% 15 days 1% 20 days

6%

Innovative Emergency Management

Keith Reynolds

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

15%

Integrated Solutions Consulting, Corp

33%

Jamoji App LLC

2%

Janifer & Associates, LLC

1%

JJR Consulting LLC

1%

JSI Research & Training Institute

1% 15 days

12%

Justice Resource Institute, Inc.

2% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30days

KPMG LLP

0% 20 days 2% 30days

4%

Leonardi Aray Architects LLC

2% 15 days 1% 20 days 0.5% 30 days

Letterman White Consulting, LLC

1% 15 days 0.25% 20 days

Levine Planning Strategies, LLC

5% 15 days

1%

Massachusetts Health Quality Partners

2% 15 days 1.25% 20 days 1% 30 days

Mathematica Inc.

1%

Mauch Group LLC, The

4% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

McBride Consulting LLC

1% 15 days

McKinsey & Company, Inc. Washington D.C.

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

7%

Metropolitan Area Planning Council

1%

MGT of America Consulting, LLC

3% 15 days 2% 20 days 1% 30 days

10%

Michael W. Kelleher "DBA Smart Ellie Strategies"

5% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

1%

Morgan, Brown & Joy LLP

4% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

5%

NAVA PBC

2% 15 days 1.5% 20 days 1% 30 days

1%

NBBJ LP

15%

Neighborways Design

4% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

2%

Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.

10%

Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

2% 15 days 2% 20 days 2% 30 days

1%

Organization Ink, Inc.

5% 15 days 2% 20 days 1% 30 days

OverUnder Inc

5% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

9%

Patrick Engineering Inc.

2% 15 days 2% 20 days 2% 30 days

15%

Piltch Associates, Inc.

1%

Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

1%

Public Consulting Group LLC

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

5%

Public Planning, Research, and Implementation, Inc.

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

1%

Regina Villa Associates, Inc.

1% 15 days 1% 20 days

Resonance Consultancy Inc

5% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

2%

RKG Associates. Inc.

1% 15 days

1.25%

Root Cause Institute, Inc

4% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

5%

Rootwise Leadership LLC

1% 15 days

3%

RND Consultants, Inc.

2% 15 days

Selbert Perkins Design

2% 15 days 1% 20 days

1%

Sellers Dorsey & Associates, LLC (FKA Sellers Dorsey & Associates, LLC)

1.5% 15 days

1%

Self Esteem Boston Educational Institute

1% 15 days 1% 20 days

Slalom Consulting

2% 15 days

5%

Spruce Technology, Inc.

Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

3% 15 days 1% 20 days

1%

Theodore B. Brovitz dba Brovitz Community Planning

4% 15 days 2% 20 days 1% 30 days

3%

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.

10%

The Ripples Group, LLC

1% 15 days 1% 20 days 1% 30 days

4%

Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC

10%

UMass Amherst Donahue Institute

3%

University of Massachusetts - Chan Medical School

4.3%

United Training Commercial LLC

1%

Utile, Inc.

4% 15 days 3% 20 days 2% 30 days

5%

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

1% 15 days 1% 20 days

10%

WalkBoston

2% 15 days

1%

Weisman consulting LLC

15%

Wellesley Cove LLC

4% 15 days 2% 20 days 1% 30 days

3%

WGI, Inc.

5%

Zelus Consulting Group

2% 15 days 1% 20 days 0.5% 30 days

*Note that COMMBUYS is the official system of record for vendor contact information.

**[The Master Contract Record MBPO] PO-22-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26807 is the central repository for all common contract files.

Appendix A:

Michael W. Kelleher "DBA Smart Ellie Strategies"

Public Consulting Group LLC

Regina Villa Associates, Inc.

Self Esteem Boston

Sellers Dorsey & Associates, LLC

Slalom Consulting

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.

UMass Amherst Donahue Institute

Zelus Consulting Group

McKinsey & Company, Inc. Washington D.C.

Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

Metropolitan Area Planning Council

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.

MGT of America Consulting, LLC

The Ripples Group

Michael W. Kelleher "DBA Smart Ellie Strategies"

UMass Amherst Donahue Institute

NAVA PBC

Wellesley Cove LLC

Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.

Organization Ink, Inc.

Patrick Engineering Inc.

Piltch Associates, Inc

Public Consulting Group LLC

Public Planning, Research, and Implementation, Inc.

Regina Villa Associates, Inc.

RND Consultants, Inc.

Root Cause Institute

Rootwise Leadership LLC

Sellers Dorsey & Associates, LLC

Slalom Consulting

Spruce Technology, Inc.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.

The Ripples Group

Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC

UMass Amherst Donahue Institute

University of Massachusetts - Chan Medical School

Weisman consulting LLC

Wellesley Cove LLC

Zelus Consulting Group

Category Descriptions Category 1: Education Services PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26808 Category 2: Program Development, Organizational and Strategic Planning Services PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC02-26810 Category 3: Professional Development Services PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26811 Category 4: General Data Analytics Services and Evaluation Services PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26812 Category 5: Downtown/Town Center/Commercial Area Revitalization Consulting Services PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26813 Category 6: Planning, Zoning and Development Consulting Services PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26814 Category 7: DESE Facilities Technical Assistance Services and Operations PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26815 Category 8: Health and Human Services PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26816 Category 9: Specialized Racial and Health Equity Services PO-23-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26817

To find all contract-specific documents, including the Contract User Guide, RFR, specifications, and other attachments, visit COMMBUYS.com and search for PRF76 to find related Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO’s) information. All common contract documents are located in the “Master Record” Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO) for PRF76 and can be accessed directly by visiting PO-22-1080-OSD03-SRC3-26807.

CATEGORY 1: EDUCATION SERVICES

Pre-qualified vendors under the Education Services Category offer education related Management Consulting Services to aid in the Commonwealth’s commitment to provide a rigorous, comprehensive, and successful education system.

Areas in which education services trainers and consultants are sought include, but are not limited to:

· Research based strategies

· Standards and accountability

· Assessment

· Professional development

· Innovation

· Student supports

CATEGORY 2: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL AND STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES

Pre-qualified vendors under the Program Development, Organizational Development, and Strategic Planning Category offer a broad range of services which the Commonwealth will draw on an “as needed” basis to meet the needs of the various departments and Eligible Entities.

Types of services acquired under this category may include, but are not limited to:

· Administrative

· Human resources

· Personnel

· Physical distribution management

· Scientific administration

· Education

· Labor

· Health and Social Services

· Economic forecasting

· Budget analysis

· Market analysis

· Development of funding formulas

· Total cost analysis

· Projections in business development

· Business Process Redesign Services

CATEGORY…