RFQ: State Ethics Commission Online Training Course Development

The Massachusetts State Ethics Commission is seeking a qualified vendor to develop new conflict of interest law online training course materials to replace its legacy online training programs. The Commission is requesting approximately 35 minutes of core content applicable to all end-users, with an additional 8-12 sections of 15-minute job-specific branched content. The vendor must have expertise in online/electronic learning methods, pedagogy, course creation, and best practices, as well as proficiency in SCORM-compliant courses and learning management systems (LMS). The Commission has a projected go-live date of April 2022 and a budget of approximately $250,000 from FY 2021 capital funding, with the potential for additional funding in FY 2022. Responses to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 29, 2021, and the Commission will evaluate proposals based on vendor qualifications, experience, methodology, and price.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Commission identified SkillBurst Interactive as the apparent successful bidder, but the initiation of discussions or negotiations does not guarantee a contract award, as the final contract will be at the discretion of the Commission and subject to mutually agreeable negotiation of applicable contract documents. The RFQ does not provide any details on existing incumbents, current contractors, or any required integration with existing infrastructure or technology.