Due Diligence Posting for Notice of Intent for ReUp Education, Inc. extension

The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) has issued a Notice of Intent under the Commonwealth's Due Diligence Posting policy to extend its contract with ReUp Education, Inc. through December 31, 2026. This six-month extension is valued at a cost not to exceed $473,999.99 and is designed to ensure continuity of student outreach, coaching, and support services for the Fall 2026 enrollment cycle. The services specifically support six pilot institutions: Bunker Hill Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Greenfield Community College, MassBay Community College, Fitchburg State University, and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. This extension period will also allow the DHE to evaluate the pilot's effectiveness to inform a long-term Education to Workforce Marketplace strategy. The DHE intends to accept this as a Best Value Offer, provided no superior alternative solution is identified. Interested vendors must submit documented evidence of their ability to meet the required qualifications via the COMMBUYS portal by September 23, 2026. The agency will conduct a compliance review and alternative analysis of all submissions to determine whether to proceed with ReUp Education, Inc. or initiate a competitive procurement process. This solicitation is categorized as an open market purchase and is not eligible for the Small Business Purchasing Program.