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Legal Services for Massachusetts Optional Retirement Plan

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Response Deadline09/14/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract provides specialized legal counsel for prime contractors supporting the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, specifically focusing on the Optional Retirement Plan. The selected provider will deliver legal advice, formal opinions, and compliance documentation to ensure the plan adheres to all applicable state and federal regulations. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and possess significant expertise in ERISA or similar retirement plan legal frameworks. The services will be performed in Boston, with a response deadline of September 14, 2026.

General Info

Legal counsel for Massachusetts Department of Higher Education retirement plan compliance, due September 2026.

Agency

Massachusetts → RGT01 - Department of Higher EducationView Agency

NAICS

541110 - Offices of LawyersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Boston, MA, 02108, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-132759.

The full solicitation package (34 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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DHE Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Attorney

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PostedAug 24

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Response DeadlineSep 14

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AgencyMassachusetts → RGT01 - Department of Higher Education

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Provides legal counsel for prime contractors on Massachusetts Department of Higher Education projects, specifically for the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). Delivers legal advice and counsel to ensure plan compliance with state and federal regulations. Requires licensure to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and expertise in ERISA or similar retirement plan legal frameworks. Delivers legal opinions and compliance documentation.

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