Aspen Consulting Services

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Collaborative for Educational Services, Inc. (CES), a Massachusetts governmental/public entity, for Aspen Consulting Services. CES is seeking proposals from vendors to provide up to 1,000 hours of consulting services annually on its Aspen student information system, which is used across various educational and institutional settings. The contract will be awarded for two years with a one-year option to renew. Vendors must detail their company overview, references, standard service agreement, and response to specific questions related to their Aspen Java development capabilities and implementation approach. Pricing must be provided for one-time and annual recurring costs, with the ability to scale to changing staff levels. Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria such as company experience, references, and overall capability to perform the required services. Proposals are due by August 28, 2017, and questions regarding the RFP content should be submitted by August 21, 2017.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified, and the RFP does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not list any possible award values or budget ranges.