26EHSSSYILFDEARNOIKA: NOI to Enter into a Payment Agreement with Lawrence Family Development Inc.

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) intends to establish a payment agreement with Lawrence Family Development Inc. (LFD) to provide a one-time grant of $50,000, directed by legislative authority, to support the SISU Center in Lawrence. This funding aims to deliver structured education, health, and recreational programs targeting at-risk youth, aligning with directives from Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025 and specific line-item allocations for youth violence prevention initiatives. The agreement emphasizes that the funds are to be used exclusively for the SISU Center’s programming, with the state retaining audit rights to ensure compliance and proper expenditure. The payment process is managed through the COMMBUYS procurement portal, with a response deadline of December 15, 2025, and ongoing reporting obligations, including a legislative report due by February 6, 2026. Supporting documentation includes legislative earmarks totaling over $13 million for youth violence prevention across Massachusetts, with allocations to organizations such as the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and BAGLY, Inc., indicating a broader statewide effort. The contract is structured as a straightforward, non-competitive agreement without standard FAR clauses, focusing on a single fixed payment and specific performance requirements. The scope of work involves delivering youth programming at the SISU Center, with performance monitored through compliance with grant conditions, reporting, and audit procedures. The agreement specifies that all contractual modifications must be in writing, and the legal framework governing the arrangement is Massachusetts law. Overall, this arrangement exemplifies a targeted, legislatively mandated funding mechanism designed to support community-based youth violence prevention initiatives through direct payments and strict oversight.