Small Business Program Plan Language.docx
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- Solicitation number
- BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-133774
- Issued by
- Suffolk County, Massachusetts
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This is a Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) Program Plan Language document issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to Executive Order 523. The document establishes the framework for the World Languages Advisory Team Facilitation & Framework Support procurement (27TALAM1) under the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). DESE seeks a qualified vendor to facilitate the World Languages Advisory Team during fiscal year 2027-28 and develop statewide resources to support implementation of the 2021 World Languages Curriculum Framework. The vendor's scope includes leading advisory meetings, analyzing proficiency data and stakeholder feedback, and developing a best practices manual, course outcome matrices, official guidance, and related implementation resources. The solicitation permits all businesses to submit responses regardless of size or principal place of business; however, SBPP-registered participants meeting the best value criteria will receive award preference over non-SBPP participants.
To participate as an SBPP participant, an entity must maintain its principal place of business in Massachusetts, have been in business for at least one year, employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees (or employees working fewer than 26,000 combined hours per quarter), and have gross revenues of $15 million or less based on a three-year average. Non-profit organizations must be registered with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and maintain tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Bidders are responsible for ensuring their SBPP status is current at submission and throughout the contract term; misrepresentation of SBPP status results in disqualification, potential debarment, contract termination, and other sanctions. Additional resources and assistance regarding SBPP eligibility and application procedures are available through the SBPP webpage at http://www.mass.gov/sbpp or the SBPP Help Desk at sbpp@mass.gov.
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Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP)
Program Background. The Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) was established pursuant to Executive Order 523 to increase state contracting opportunities with small businesses having their principal place of business within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Pursuant to the SBPP, it is the intention of the issuing department to award this Small Procurement to one or more SBPP participating business(es) as described below.
SBPP Award Preference. While all businesses, no matter the size or principal place of business, may submit responses to this solicitation, should an SBPP participant respond and meet the best value criteria as described in this solicitation, the SBPP participant shall be awarded the contract. The Strategic Sourcing Services Team (SST) will not evaluate submissions from non-SBPP participants unless no SBPP Bidder meets the SSST’s best value evaluation criteria.
SBPP Participation Eligibility. To be eligible to participate in this procurement as an SBPP participant, an entity must meet the following criteria, and be marked as an SBPP registered business in COMMBUYS:
1. Have its principal place of business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
2. Been in business for at least one year;
3. Employ a combined total of 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees in all locations, or employees work less than a combined total of 26,000 hours per quarter; and
4. Have gross revenues, as reported on appropriate tax forms, of $15 million or less, based on a three-year average.
Non-profit firms also must be registered as a non-profit or charitable organization with the MA Attorney General’s Office and be up to date with all filings required by that office and be tax exempt under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
SBPP Compliance Requirements. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that their SBPP status is current at the time of submitting a response and throughout the life of any resulting contract. Misrepresentation of SBPP status will result in disqualification from consideration, and may result in debarment, contract termination, and other actions. To learn more about the SBPP, including how to apply, visit the SBPP Webpage.
Program Resources and Assistance. Bidders and Contractors seeking assistance regarding SBPP may visit the SBPP webpage, http://www.mass.gov/sbpp, or contact the SBPP Help Desk at sbpp@mass.gov.
Published September 29, 2021
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