Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement

The contract seeks to identify, onboard, and manage strategic partnerships with schools, community organizations, faith-based groups, and local governments to extend the influence and implementation of the HOPE Framework across Massachusetts. The work involves building and sustaining collaborative relationships that support systemic outreach and engagement, ensuring that the Framework reaches populations most in need of substance addiction services. The successful contractor will be responsible for coordinating with diverse stakeholders to align goals, facilitate resource sharing, and drive community-based adoption of the Framework’s principles and practices. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, with a posting date of June 30, 2026, and a response deadline of July 6, 2026. Performance is expected to center in Boston, Massachusetts, with the NAICS code 813930 indicating the focus on civic and social organizations. While no set-aside designation or point of contact is specified, the emphasis is on local-level engagement and operational execution within the state’s existing infrastructure for addiction services, requiring deep familiarity with community networks and public sector coordination.