FY27 Due Diligence Notice- Intent to Accept a Best Value Offer Research Services Western MA Schools
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BD-27-1068-1700-1-132513
- State
- Massachusetts
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- Points of contact
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- Mark Vander Linden mark.vanderlinden@massgaming.gov (617) 979-8445
- Accounts Payable mgcaccountspayable@massgaming.gov (617) 979-8462
Opportunity details come from commbuys.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued a due diligence notice of intent to accept a best value offer for research services supporting Western Massachusetts schools, with comments due by August 31, 2026.
The procurement seeks research and evaluation services to support school district decision-making and improvement initiatives across the western region of Massachusetts. The Commonwealth will evaluate proposals using best value criteria that extend beyond price alone, considering technical quality, experience, methodology, and cost-effectiveness.
The contract term covers FY27 with potential renewal options based on performance and continued need. Funding derives from the Department's budget allocation for educational research and development initiatives.
This due diligence notice represents the Commonwealth's formal declaration of intent to award and provides an opportunity for interested parties to submit inquiries or protests before final award. The full solicitation documents, including specific response dates, site visits, bidders' conferences, contract value, set-aside provisions, and incumbent information, will accompany the complete solicitation.
Standard Massachusetts contract terms apply, including Commonwealth ownership of all deliverables purchased with contract funds, a 45-day Electronic Funds Transfer payment cycle, and contractor compliance with state tax law, debarment verification, anti-discrimination requirements, prevailing wage where applicable, data protection standards, and multiple Executive Orders. Contractors must submit the Massachusetts Substitute Form W-9 (including Unique Entity Identifier from SAM for vendors receiving federal grant funds), provide an Authorized Signatory Listing, and maintain records for a minimum of six years following final payment. The Commonwealth retains termination rights without cause and may terminate for material breach, appropriation elimination, or unforeseen public emergencies.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value PHIWM FY27 To Post.docx | DOCX document | |
| form_standard-contract.pdf | ||
| Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing.docx | DOCX document | |
| instructions_w-9.pdf | ||
| form_w-9.pdf | ||
| form_commonwealth-terms-and-conditions.pdf | ||
| instructions_standard-contract-form.pdf |
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