FY27 598A MyCAP Planning and Implementation, Round A

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is requesting proposals for FY27 598A MyCAP Planning and Implementation grants (Round A) to provide supplementary support to districts and schools improving college, career, and civic readiness for all students, with a proposal due date of September 11, 2026.

All materials and deliverables developed using Commonwealth funds become DESE property unless otherwise specified in the contract and may be posted on the DESE website or distributed beyond the contract period. Bidders must obtain all necessary permissions or licenses for any intellectual property incorporated into their responses to ensure DESE can utilize underlying materials as required. All digital deliverables must meet the Commonwealth's Digital Accessibility Standards, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 levels A and AA. Bidders must cooperate with accessibility testing at no additional cost.

DESE is authorized to conduct Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background checks on vendor staff and subcontractors who will have direct and unmonitored contact with children or work in educational settings. Vendors must notify DESE of staffing changes and any issues affecting personnel eligibility, with CORI check completion constituted as the final step in contract execution. Other entities utilizing this procurement must complete their own CORI checks as applicable.

DESE retains authority to reject bids, award contracts based on bid quality and acceptability, request bidder interviews or modifications prior to contract execution, and award single bids to multiple vendors to ensure service availability. All contracts must comply with Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement laws, Operational Services Division regulations, and federal procedures under 34 CFR Part 74.40-8 and Part 80.36.