25CISAP3 | Design and Deliver Literacy Launch Professional Learning

The contract involves the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) seeking a qualified vendor to develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive statewide professional learning program focused on evidence-based, culturally, and linguistically sustaining early literacy practices. The vendor will collaborate closely with DESE to create content and structure, deliver training through both traditional methods and on-site coaching, and support districts and schools in effectively applying their learning. The initiative aims to enhance early literacy outcomes across the state by ensuring educators are equipped with current, culturally responsive instructional strategies. The project is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and is covered under the World Trade Organization (WTO) procurement rules, emphasizing transparency and fair competition. The procurement process is governed by Massachusetts state contracting policies, including the Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, which outline contractual obligations such as payment terms, confidentiality, record-keeping, and subcontracting rules. Bidders are required to complete specific forms, including the Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing and Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan, which mandates a minimum 1% commitment to partnering with certified diverse businesses. Additionally, compliance with the Commonwealth’s Information Security Policies for IT systems and participation in the Small Business Purchasing Program and Supplier Diversity initiatives are emphasized. The solicitation encourages bidders to demonstrate a commitment to supplier diversity and to adhere to detailed specifications for responsiveness and responsible contracting, ensuring that the selected vendor not only delivers high-quality professional learning services but also aligns with Massachusetts’s broader procurement and diversity goals.