Human Resource Advisory, and Operational Support Services

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive human resource advisory and operational support services under a three-year base contract with the option for two one-year extensions, spanning from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2031. The contract, identified by solicitation number BD-27-1208-1208C-1208L-131429 and NAICS code 541612, is open to all offerors without federal small business set-asides but requires strict adherence to Massachusetts-specific compliance standards, including supplier diversity goals mandating at least 8% of contract value be allocated to certified MBEs, WBEs, VBEs, SDVOBEs, DOBEs, and LGBTBEs listed in approved state directories. Proposals must demonstrate extensive experience in public sector HR, including familiarity with Massachusetts Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, unionized environments, and employment laws under M.G.L. Chapters 62C and 268A, along with a proven ability to manage sensitive personnel matters and implement risk-mitigated HR practices. Offerors must maintain a physical, fully Staffed Massachusetts office operating five days a week and submit mandatory certifications including tax compliance, debarment status, and a bona fide proposal declaration, with failure to meet any requirement resulting in disqualification. The evaluation process follows a best-value trade-off approach, not LPTA, with no assigned numerical weights but a holistic assessment of technical merit, experience, team qualifications, proposed approach, cost, and diversity compliance. Key evaluation criteria include demonstrated experience with Massachusetts public agencies, knowledge of union labor relations, capacity for multidisciplinary HR services, and adherence to professional and ethical standards. Proposals must include a signed proposal form, qualifications statement, three client references, a completed Supplier Diversity Plan, and business reference documentation, all submitted electronically via COMMBUYS by the September 9, 2026 deadline, with no exceptions for late submissions. Contract performance will be monitored in alignment with the Authority’s operational needs at 415 Summer Street, Boston, with monthly invoicing required and no electronic invoicing system specified. The estimated total contract value ranges from $1 million to $1.7 million, with payment processed through the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority’s office, and the Authority retains sole discretion in awarding the contract based on overall advantage, including both price and non-price factors