22SEPBH14 | SEPP copyediting & document design svc

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking a vendor to provide professional proofreading, copyediting, and document design services for its professional development materials. The selected vendor will be responsible for meticulously reviewing documents to proofread and copyedit them, as well as substantially revising content to improve readability while maintaining the original intent. Key requirements include a minimum of 5 years' experience, the ability to meet tight deadlines, providing edits for diverse audiences, and demonstrating expertise in technical document editing. Evaluation criteria include the vendor's educational background, experience applying a racial equity lens, detailed service descriptions, proofreading/editing process, key personnel resumes, client references, fee schedules, work samples, and an inventory of previously edited materials. Bids must be submitted by November 29, 2021, with an expected total contract value up to $150,000 over the initial 3-year term and two 1-year renewal options.

The procurement gives preference to Small Business Program Plan (SBPP) registered bidders and requires compliance with the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program, which mandates a percentage of the contract value be spent with certified minority, women, veteran, and disability-owned businesses. The funding source is 100% federal, and DESE reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or multiple vendors based on the best interests of the Commonwealth. Neither incumbent vendors nor budget ranges are specified in the provided documentation.