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This Solicitation opportunity from Massachusetts was posted on October 14, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

PRF78 RFQ: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) advisory support services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-134463State & Local

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The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education is seeking a qualified independent external auditor or financial consulting firm to provide supplemental financial assessment and advisory support services. This engagement focuses on the Department's Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring regulatory cycles, specifically utilizing a twelve-factor methodology to evaluate enrollment, market viability, cash sufficiency, liquidity, and wealth. The primary objectives include performing financial analyses of high-risk institutions to determine their ability to sustain operations for 18 months and maintain reserves for teach-out plans, as well as providing ongoing hourly consultation and support. The contract has an estimated maximum obligation of 200,000 dollars, with a performance period beginning approximately November 2, 2026, and extending through December 31, 2027. Award selection is based on best value, evaluating the bidder's qualifications, the quality of the work plan, and the cost of services. A mandatory Supplier Diversity Plan commitment of at least 1 percent is required for award consideration. Payments are processed via Electronic Funds Transfer through the Comptroller's system, typically within 45 days of invoice receipt. The selected contractor must adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and comply with Massachusetts personal data laws and enterprise information security standards.

General Info

External auditor to provide financial assessment and risk monitoring for Massachusetts higher education.

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Boston, MA, 02108, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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BD-27-1088-RGT01: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-134463: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) advisory support services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-134463: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-134463: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-134463: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-134463: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-134463: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-134463: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM) Advisory Support Services

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Bid Coversheet - PRF78 RFQ: Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring (FARM)

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Instructions For Vendors Responding To Bids

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PRF78 FARM RFQ - Department of Higher Education

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Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) and Supplier Diversity Plan (SDP) Information

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Supplier Diversity Plan Form

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Commonwealth Terms and Conditions

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AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Higher Education
Contacts2 people available
OfficeBoston, MA, 02108, USA
Office AddressBoston, MA, 02108, USA
Contacts
Eleanor BaumgartenPurchaser
Eleanor BaumgartenContact Person

Full Description

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The DHE seeks to engage a qualified, independent external auditor or financial consulting firm to provide supplemental financial assessment and advisory support services at various times throughout the Department's Financial Assessment and Risk Monitoring regulatory cycles, defined in 610 CMR 13.00 et seq.

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