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PRF76-Category 4: Holistic Essential Needs Survey RFQ (FY 2027)

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-132269State & Local

Response Deadline10/07/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education is seeking a qualified vendor to develop, validate, administer, and analyze a holistic essential needs survey targeting all public higher education students for the 2026-2027 academic year. This solicitation, identified as BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-132269, is managed by the Department of Higher Education in Boston, Massachusetts. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 7, 2026. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Eleanor Baumgarten, who serves as the Purchaser for the agency.

General Info

Vendor needed for 2026-2027 public higher education essential needs survey by October 7, 2026.

Agency

Massachusetts → RGT01 - Department of Higher EducationView Agency

NAICS

541910 - Marketing Research and Public Opinion PollingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Boston, MA, 02108, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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BD-26-1088-RGT01-RGT01-128956: Holistic Essential Needs Survey RFQ Bid Coversheet

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COMMBUYS Instructions for Vendors Responding to Bids

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-132269 Evaluation Criteria Scorecard

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-132269: Holistic Essential Needs Survey RFQ

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BD-27-1088-RGT01: Holistic Essential Needs Survey RFQ

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Commonwealth Terms and Conditions

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Business Reference Form

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 21

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 7

Submission deadline

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10/07/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 16 days

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AgencyMassachusetts → RGT01 - Department of Higher Education

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBoston, MA, 02108, USA

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Massachusetts → RGT01 - Department of Higher Education

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Office AddressBoston, MA, 02108, USA

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Eleanor BaumgartenPurchaser

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The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (MA DHE or DHE or Department) is seeking a vendor to develop, validate, administer, and analyze a holistic essential needs survey to all Massachusetts public higher education students in Academic Year 2026-2027.

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