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DHE Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Attorney
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The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education is seeking a qualified organization to provide legal services for the Massachusetts Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). The selected vendor will serve as a legal resource for plan administrators, providing guidance on state and federal laws, responding to legal inquiries, reviewing plan restatements and amendments, and advising on new or proposed regulatory changes. The plan is a governmental non-trusteed plan operating under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) and must satisfy the requirements of IRC Section 401(f). The contract has an estimated annual cost of 30,000 dollars, with a total two-year estimated value of 60,000 dollars. The period of performance consists of an initial one-year term ending June 30, 2027, with an optional one-year renewal through June 30, 2028. This is an open market solicitation with a preference for participants in the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). Proposals are evaluated based on a 100-point scorecard focusing on experience with state government higher education agencies, professional liability insurance, and a track record of drafting ORP documents. Responses must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS by September 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Mandatory submission documents include a bidder checklist, business reference form, and a prompt pay discount form, noting that a 0 percent discount will not be accepted. The procurement is governed by Massachusetts General Laws and standard Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, requiring compliance with data privacy laws and non-discrimination regulations.
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Boston, MA, 02108, USASet-Aside
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