26MACISFK1 | Mathematics High-Dosage Tutoring Departmental Master Agreement

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is conducting a Departmental Master Agreement (MA) procurement for Mathematics High-Dosage Tutoring services targeting K-12 students across the state. The solicitation seeks to pre-qualify vendors capable of providing individualized or small group (four students or fewer) mathematics tutoring interventions, with services to be delivered from September 2025 through June 2030. Vendors must demonstrate alignment with Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks, capacity to work with schools, and experience deploying math tutoring programs. The evaluation criteria include a comprehensive scoring methodology across seven key areas: supplier diversity, organizational experience, program design, instructional quality, student impact, and cost-effectiveness, with a total possible score of 100 points. Bidders must submit their responses exclusively through the COMMBUYS website by December 31, 2028, at 12:00 PM ET, with ongoing bid submissions allowed during this period. The tutoring program aims to support students, particularly those from historically underserved groups, through targeted interventions structured in 12-week cycles and delivered either in-person or virtually depending on grade level.

The procurement includes a mandatory Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requiring bidders to commit a minimum of 1% of contract sales to partnering with diverse business enterprises, with certification categories including Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Disability-Owned, and LGBTBE businesses. At least 25% of evaluation points will be allocated to the SDP Plan submission, and only spending with Supplier Diversity Office (SDO)-certified partners will count toward the commitment. While no specific award value is listed, the Departmental Master Agreement creates a pre-qualified vendor list for districts and DESE to access high-quality tutoring services without guaranteeing monetary awards. Vendors must undergo comprehensive vetting, including background checks and tutor qualifications, and will be required to participate in potential third-party evaluations, collect pre/post assessment data, and maintain detailed session logs. The procurement emphasizes cultural competence, affordability, and alignment with state educational standards, with preferred vendors demonstrating additional qualifications such as student data privacy compliance and experience supporting diverse learning needs.