26MAOLADG1 | Providers of For-Cost SEI Endorsement Courses

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking providers to deliver Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement courses through a Departmental Master Agreement (26MAOLADG1), specifically targeting educational professionals in Middlesex County. The procurement involves two distinct course types: a 45-hour SEI Teacher Endorsement course and a 15-hour SEI Administrator Endorsement course, which can be delivered through blended learning or fully online formats. Providers must employ DESE-approved instructors, maintain electronic records, facilitate course evaluations, and utilize appropriate learning management systems with a maximum class size of 35 participants. The evaluation criteria include a comprehensive 100-point scorecard that assesses vendors across five key areas: space/technology adequacy, course registration platform quality, ELL expertise, staff experience with public schools, and competitive per-participant costs. The contract opportunity is posted through COMMBUYS with a rolling enrollment period, accepting responses through October 31, 2029, at 12:00 PM ET, with the contract term running from the approval date through June 30, 2030.

Eligible providers for this contract include institutions of higher education, education collaboratives, school districts, and pre-approved professional development vendors. Vendors must be approved Professional Development Points (PDP) issuers and have the capability to serve as fiscal agents for course enrollment billing. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes the Supplier Diversity Program requirements, which typically encourage participation from diverse businesses. Compensation for vendors will be derived directly from participant or district fees, with no direct funding from DESE. Providers have the option to offer optional graduate credits (3 credits for teacher courses, 1 credit for administrator courses) and must specify their per-participant fees and any volume discounts for districts sending multiple participants. The contract allows for potential awards to multiple vendors based on DESE's assessment of the Commonwealth's best interests, without specifying a maximum contract value or specific budget range.