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26CISMMK1 | Teaching for Civic Empowerment

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BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-124498State & Local

Submission Closed02/03/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is soliciting proposals from one or more vendors to support the development and rollout of the Teaching for Civic Empowerment initiative. This program aims to enhance and broaden the capacity of educators across Massachusetts by providing them with free and accessible professional learning opportunities that focus on civics content and pedagogy. The initiative seeks to ensure high-quality civics instruction in classrooms statewide, empowering teachers to effectively integrate civic education into their teaching practice. The solicitation, titled "26CISMMK1 | Teaching for Civic Empowerment," was posted on January 16, 2026, with a response deadline of February 3, 2026. The place of performance is Malden, Massachusetts, and the procurement is managed by DESE under the NAICS code 611710, which covers educational services. Interested vendors can reach out to the Primary Contact in the Admin and Finance Unit for further details. The contract incorporates comprehensive requirements aligned with Massachusetts procurement protocols, including adherence to the Commonwealth’s Standard Contract Form that governs contract terms, amendments, certifications, and compensation. Vendors must comply with applicable regulations such as the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), which encourages participation by eligible small businesses through award preferences and strict compliance rules. Intellectual property rights terms specify that while the vendor retains ownership of their proprietary materials, all deliverables produced under the contract will belong to the agency, ensuring DESE’s full utilization rights. Additionally, information technology specifications mandate conforming to strict Enterprise Information Security Policies established by the state, with no deviation allowed without formal approval. The contract budget is structured on a deliverables basis, assigning clear roles and responsibilities for project planning, data collection, and reporting, facilitating effective financial and performance tracking throughout the project lifecycle.

General Info

DESE seeks vendors to develop free civic education training for Massachusetts teachers, deadline February 3, 2026.

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

NAICS

611710 - Educational Support Services

Place of Performance

Malden, MA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

26CISMMK1 Attachment A - Teaching for Civic Empowerment Course Content

5 pages · sow

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26CISMMK1 Evaluation Criteria Scorecard

1 page · scorecard

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26CISMMK1 - Teaching for Civic Empowerment Bid

bid

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BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-124498 Teaching for Civic Empowerment Bid

bid

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form - Updated Oct 2025

34 pages · contract-document

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Evaluation Criteria Scorecard for Solicitation BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-124498

evaluation-criteria-scorecard

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Intellectual Property Rights Terms for Software and Deliverables

contract-document

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Intellectual Property Rights Terms for Software and Deliverables

5 pages · contract-document

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Q & A Teaching for Civic Empowerment Course Content

q-and-a

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RFR Required Specifications for Information Technology - Revised July 1, 2020

rfr-required-specifications

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RFR Required Specifications for Information Technology - Revised July 1, 2020

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RFR - Required Specifications from OSD

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RFR - Required Specifications from OSD 10.1.21

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Sample Deliverables-Based Budget for RFR/RFI/RFQ Work Streams

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Teaching for Civic Empowerment Course Content and Scope of Service

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Attachment B - Contact Form

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Attachment B - General Information Contact Form

1 page · contact-form

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FY26 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form

34 pages · contract-document

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Massachusetts DESE Required Language for Procurements

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Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program Plan Language

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Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program Plan Language

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Prompt Pay Discount Form - Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Prompt Pay Discount Form - Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Sample Deliverables-Based Budget for RFR/RFI/RFQ Work Streams

4 pages · other

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Teaching for Civic Empowerment Course Options - final

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TfCE Course Options Overview

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 16

Solicitation

Response DeadlineFeb 3

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/03/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Admin and Finance Unit

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

DESE seeks one or more vendors to support the design and implementation of a new initiative called Teaching for Civic Empowerment. The Teaching for Civic Empowerment initiative will strengthen and expand teacher capacity to provide high-quality civics instruction by offering free and accessible professional learning that helps Massachusetts educators apply civics content and pedagogy in their classrooms.