24MASEPBH1 | Special Education Departmental Master Services

Summary of State and Local Contracting Opportunity:

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), is seeking to establish a pre-qualified list of vendors to provide a wide range of special education services under a Departmental Master Services contract (24MASEPBH1). The contract will cover areas such as data analysis, curriculum development, technical assistance, professional development, program evaluation, and technology supports to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Vendors must demonstrate relevant expertise, a commitment to equity and dismantling structural racism, and the ability to effectively communicate with education stakeholders. The evaluation criteria includes the vendor's narrative on areas of expertise, samples of previous work, and the relative economic value of the proposed services. Pricing will be based on either a maximum obligation amount or established rates, and the contract term is from the approval date to June 30, 2028, with potential renewal options.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations, and the current incumbent vendors are not specified. The contract will be funded through federal, state, trust, or capital appropriation sources, with the specific funding information subject to change. Vendors must comply with the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program requirements, which include a minimum 1% commitment to partnering with certified diverse businesses. Actual contract parameters and rates will be established through the work order or contract negotiation process after a vendor is selected.