DHE Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Attorney

The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, acting as the Plan Administrator for the Massachusetts Optional Retirement Plan, is seeking a qualified organization to provide professional legal services for the plan. This solicitation, identified by number BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-132759, was posted on August 24, 2026, with a response deadline of September 14, 2026. The contract will be managed out of Boston, Massachusetts, with Eleanor Baumgarten serving as the primary point of contact. To comply with Commonwealth of Massachusetts requirements, the selected vendor must provide an Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement to facilitate electronic payments through the State Treasurer. Additionally, the vendor is required to submit a Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing Form to officially designate the individuals authorized to sign contracts and legally binding documents on the organization's behalf.