2018-DOC-Expert Witnesses

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Correction (DOC), is seeking to establish a pool of qualified expert witnesses to provide consultation, detailed written reports, record/policy review, and court appearance services on an as-needed basis. The contract opportunity, titled "2018-DOC-Expert Witnesses," is open to vendors with relevant subject matter expertise and credentials, demonstrated correctional experience, and prior expert witness testimony experience. Responses will be evaluated based on proposed rates, qualifications, and a required Supplier Diversity Plan committing a percentage of contract sales to certified minority, women, veteran, or disability-owned businesses. The contract will be a rate contract with an initial term of up to 3 years and up to 4 additional 1-year renewal options. Responses can be submitted on a rolling basis until April 30, 2024, but no new responses will be accepted less than 2 months before the final end date.

The contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses, and there is no incumbent contractor currently providing these services. The total contract value is not specified, but it will be funded through the Massachusetts DOC's general operating budget. Contractors must submit proposed hourly rates for the various expert witness service categories, and the Commonwealth may negotiate these rates and use prompt payment discounts as part of the selection process.