Research Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is seeking a multidisciplinary research team to detail and implement a comprehensive research agenda on the economic and social impacts of the introduction of casino gambling in Massachusetts. The objective of this Request for Responses (RFR) is to select and contract with a qualified vendor or consortium to conduct research on the impacts to individuals, families, and communities, as well as economic impacts such as employment, revenue, and fiscal effects. The RFR specifies requirements for social impacts research, including a general population survey, as well as economic impacts research. The selected vendor(s) will be expected to present findings to the MGC's Research Review Committee prior to reporting to the MGC. The initial contract duration is three years, with the potential for up to three one-year extensions. Responses to this opportunity are due by August 28, 2019, and funding for this research is contingent on availability and approval by the Public Health Trust Fund Executive Committee.

The procurement encourages collaborations and consortiums to respond, as the MGC prefers a single organization or consortium to receive the award due to the need for strong coordination between the social and economic research components. The MGC is seeking to engage a diverse pool of vendors, including Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Veteran Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Portuguese Business Enterprises, Disability Business Enterprises, Lesbian/Gay/Transgender Business Enterprises, and Non-Profit Organizations. The total unique firms registered on the VeraCloud Marketplace for this opportunity is 128, the majority of which are Women Business Enterprises. Specific pricing terms, funding sources, and incumbent contractor information are not provided in the available materials.