MRC Tutor Services by Individuals

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), is seeking to establish a list of qualified individuals to provide individual and group tutoring services for MRC consumers. The services are intended to improve literacy, develop academic and vocational skills, prepare individuals for Hi-SET (GED) testing, and provide other tutoring as needed. Qualified individuals must meet specific education and experience requirements, as outlined in the Request for Response (RFR). The initial contract term is 5 years, with an option to renew for an additional 3 years, for a total of up to 8 years. Responses are due by April 29, 2019, for contracts starting July 1, 2019. The RFR specifies an estimated total annual award amount of up to $200,000 for all contracts, which will be funded by federal funds. Rates of reimbursement for tutoring services will be negotiated within a range of $15 to $50 per hour, based on the tutor's qualifications and experience.

The Commonwealth has a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) that requires bidders/contractors to identify any Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE), or Non-Profit organizations they plan to partner with, including the description of the business relationship, certification status, and financial commitment. This information must be submitted annually with the Uniform Financial Report and when responding to Purchase of Service (POS) contract opportunities posted on COMMBUYS. The Commonwealth may use the prompt pay discounts submitted as a basis for selection and may negotiate discounts as deemed in the best interest of the Commonwealth.