Arbitrators

This procurement opportunity is for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD) to maintain a list of qualified Labor Arbitrators available for use by Commonwealth Departments under the terms of collective bargaining agreements. The current contract is expiring in November 2024, and all existing Labor Arbitrators must submit a Response to this Request for Response (RFR) to remain eligible for appointment after the expiration of the current contract. This is an open enrollment contract, and additional qualified bidders may submit responses at any time, with submissions evaluated and awarded on an as needed basis. The RFR outlines the required qualifications for Bidders, including resume, certifications, affiliations, experience, and agreement to perform basic duties. It also details the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) participation requirements, environmental specifications, and compensation structure/pricing. The contract duration is expected to be 10 years with three 2-year renewal options, for a total maximum of 16 years. There is no guaranteed minimum contract value, and the Commonwealth makes no guarantee on the volume of services to be purchased.

This procurement opportunity is open to all qualified Labor Arbitrators, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or existing contractors. The RFR also does not specify a budget range or potential award values, only stating that this is a Maximum Obligation contract with no guaranteed minimum contract value.