24-DOC-1000-Expert Witness

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking to establish a list of qualified contractors with professional subject matter expertise to provide a range of expert witness services. This includes rendering independent opinions, conducting policy reviews and making recommendations, providing legal testimony, offering consulting services, and authoring reports as requested by the DOC. The expert witness services may cover a wide variety of areas related to the policies, practices, and operations employed by the DOC. Bidders must provide evidence of their expertise, including education, training, experience, and familiarity with the subject matter. Compensation will be based on a fee-for-service rate structure, and the DOC reserves the right to request a written quote prior to the specified expert witness services. Bids will be evaluated based on the proposed rate of compensation, credentials and specialty designation, demonstrated correctional experience, and experience providing testimony.

The contract has no specific set-aside requirements, and the current incumbent is not identified. Bidders must make a minimum 1% financial commitment to partnering with one or more certified diverse business enterprises or non-profit organizations as part of the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program. The initial contract duration is up to 3 years, with 2 options to renew for up to 2 years each, for a total maximum duration of 7 years. The Commonwealth may use the prompt pay discounts submitted by bidders as a basis for selection and may negotiate the discounts as deemed in the best interest of the Commonwealth.