Notice of Intent - PRF87 Online Legal Research Resource Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance Operational Services Division (OSD) is issuing a Notice of Intent for procurement PRF87 Online Legal Research Resource Services, with the Office of the Attorney General serving as the lead agency for procurement and manager of the resulting statewide contract. This solicitation seeks to procure web-based electronic legal research resources and reference materials, classified under UNSPSC commodity code 55-11-00-00 (Electronic reference material). The Office of the Attorney General will manage the contract for statewide use, indicating the services will support the legal research needs of Massachusetts state agencies and potentially local jurisdictions. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be posted in April 2026, with a bidders' conference to be conducted via web-based platform by the Strategic Sourcing Team during April 2026 to brief prospective bidders on solicitation requirements and general procurement information. The solicitation closing date is anticipated for June 2026, though both the posting date and closing date are subject to change. Interested parties must actively monitor COMMBUYS.com for official solicitation posting and any amendments to this notice, and should register for email notifications. Pre-solicitation inquiries regarding this procurement may be directed to Tim Kennedy at tim.kennedy2@mass.gov, while all post-solicitation questions must be submitted through COMMBUYS Q&A. Bidders are encouraged to take advantage of educational resources offered through OSD, including vendor training, supplier diversity programs, and environmentally preferable products initiatives.

The Notice of Intent does not specify set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged business enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or specific budget ranges for this procurement at this stage. No information regarding existing technology infrastructure, integration requirements, or current contractor details has been disclosed in this preliminary announcement. The Commonwealth encourages participation from diverse suppliers and environmentally conscious vendors through its various supplier development programs. Bidders should anticipate that detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, contract requirements, and any applicable small business or diversity goals will be included in the formal solicitation posting expected in April 2026. For technical assistance with COMMBUYS platform registration and navigation, prospective bidders may contact the OSD Help Desk at OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov.