RFR 2026 DOI 006 ESTIMATED PROCUREMENT CALENDAR.docx

This is an estimated procurement calendar for the Massachusetts Department of Insurance (DOI) for Third Referee Services (RFR-2026-DOI-006) related to the review of fire and casualty insurance agent contract cancellations, modifications, or expirations under M.G.L. c. 175, 163, and/or disputes concerning amounts of loss in fire insurance claims under M.G.L. c. 176, 99 through 100H. The bid release date is September 8, 2026, with a deadline for submission of questions through COMMBUYS set for September 21, 2026. Official answers to bid questions will be published by October 7, 2026 (estimated). Quotes and bid responses are due by October 16, 2026, with notification of the apparent successful bidder(s) anticipated by October 30, 2026. The estimated contract start date is November 2, 2026. All times referenced are Eastern Standard/Daylight Savings Time as displayed on the COMMBUYS system.

The procurement calendar specifies that in the event of any conflict between the dates listed in this document and dates in the bid's header on COMMBUYS, the dates in the bid's header shall prevail. Bidders are responsible for monitoring the COMMBUYS platform for any updates to the procurement calendar and for reviewing the bid record, including the bid Q&A section.