Equity-Centered Research Design and Community Co-Design Facilitation

The contract focuses on designing and facilitating a community co-design process for the Campus Climate Assessment, aiming to ensure inclusive engagement of diverse campus populations through culturally responsive approaches. The objective is to create an equity-centered research design that authentically incorporates the perspectives and experiences of varied campus stakeholders to better assess and improve the campus climate. Issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, this opportunity is managed by the Business Office of Massachusetts and involves performance in Gardner, MA, specifically at Green Street. The posting date was April 8, 2026, and responses are due by May 15, 2026. The contract emphasizes the importance of equity and inclusivity in research methodology, requiring expertise in community engagement and cultural responsiveness to effectively facilitate the co-design process.