25CISAP2 | Literacy Leadership Coaches to Support PRISM Districts

The contract involves the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) seeking a vendor to act as expert literacy leadership coaches and consultants to support districts participating in the PRISM grant program. The primary goal is to assist these districts in achieving their equity-driven early literacy improvement objectives over a period of 4.5 years. The engagement is structured as a competitive procurement under the World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, with a contract value estimated between 5 million and 10 million dollars. The scope emphasizes providing specialized coaching, guidance, and consultation to foster equitable literacy outcomes, aligning with state education priorities. The contract will incorporate Massachusetts state terms and conditions, including provisions for confidentiality, record-keeping, subcontracting, and performance standards, ensuring compliance with state procurement policies. Supporting documentation highlights the importance of adherence to Commonwealth procurement regulations, such as the use of COMMBUYS for bid submissions, and mandates compliance with the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Program, requiring a minimum 1% commitment to diverse business enterprises. The contract also incorporates specific language related to intellectual property rights, emphasizing that all deliverables created under the agreement will be the property of the state, with provisions for licensing and confidentiality. Additionally, the contract will be governed by standard Massachusetts terms, including provisions for payment, termination, and contractor signatory authority. The procurement process underscores the importance of compliance with information security standards for IT components, if applicable, and emphasizes the need for bidders to demonstrate capacity for equitable engagement and expertise in literacy leadership to meet the state's educational equity goals.