Economic Analysis Services For Child Support Guidelines Review-Massachusetts Trial Court

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office of the Trial Court (EOTC), is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide economic consulting services to assist with the federally required review of the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines. The selected vendor must have expertise in population and family economics, data analysis, and policy formulation. The vendor's responsibilities will include gathering information, analyzing data, and providing a draft and final report summarizing trends in the cost of raising children in Massachusetts and the impact on the current Child Support Guidelines. The vendor will also be required to attend the 2020-2021 Child Support Guidelines Task Force meetings. The initial contract term is 18 months, with an optional 6-month renewal at the EOTC's discretion. The EOTC has established a maximum obligation of $70,000 for this contract, and proposals must include a complete breakdown of costs.

The contract will be a fixed-price agreement based on the completion of deliverables and phases of work, with payments made upon the EOTC's acceptance of the deliverables. Proposals are due on June 15, 2020 by 3:00pm EST and will be evaluated based on the vendor's qualifications, staff expertise, and response to the scope of services. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not appear to have set any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. No information is provided on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.