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27TALKT3 - Due Diligence | Strategic Planning and Communications for Reading Legislation

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BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-132538State & Local

Response Deadline08/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking professional services from Watershed Advisers to support the implementation of new reading legislation. The scope of work involves the development of a comprehensive strategic plan and the creation and execution of related communications strategies. This solicitation, identified as BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-132538, was posted on August 17, 2026, with a response deadline of August 31, 2026. The project will be managed by Nancy Karas and performed at the department's location in Everett, Massachusetts.

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Watershed Advisers will provide strategic planning and communications for Massachusetts reading legislation implementation.

Agency

Massachusetts → DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationView Agency

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations AgenciesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Santilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedAug 17

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Response DeadlineAug 31

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08/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyMassachusetts → DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSantilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

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Massachusetts → DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Office AddressSantilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

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Nancy KarasPurchaser

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The Department seeks to accept services from Watershed Advisers to develop a strategic plan and plan and conduct communications related to new reading legislation.

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