25MACCTLT1 | CTE Teacher Licensure Performance Test Sites

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking organizations to serve as performance test sites for the MA CTE Teacher Testing Program. The contract, known as a Departmental Master Agreement (MA), will identify approved providers to administer 3-4 hour performance exams for 44 CTE program areas, such as Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, and Culinary Arts, for newly licensed CTE educators in the state. The MA has an initial term from the approval date through June 30, 2029, with two possible two-year renewals. Respondents must be DESE-approved Chapter 74 CTE program providers that have made relevant equipment investments within the last 5 years and demonstrate the ability to provide suitable testing facilities, required equipment and consumables, and qualified proctors. The evaluation criteria include offering multiple test areas, proposing cost-effective budgets, and exhibiting a commitment to addressing racial inequities.

This procurement has several set-aside and diversity requirements. Bidders must make a minimum 1% financial commitment to partner with Supplier Diversity Office (SDO)-certified diverse businesses or non-profit organizations, with higher commitments receiving additional evaluation points. The contract will be awarded to one or more vendors at DESE's discretion to ensure comprehensive test coverage and geographic accessibility, but does not specify a maximum obligation amount. There are no incumbent vendors identified, and the funding source is not provided in the documentation.