RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support

Solicitation BD-27-1060-ITD00-ITD00-134455, also identified as RFR-27-05773, is an open market request for legal services to provide work authorization counsel support for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security. This opportunity is set aside for the Small Business Purchasing Program, requiring eligible bidders to be registered in COMMBUYS, have a principal place of business in Massachusetts, have been in operation for at least one year, and employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees. The solicitation was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of November 9, 2026. All services must be performed exclusively by personnel physically located and operating within the United States. The award is based on best value, with a specific emphasis on environmental initiatives. Bidders can earn additional points for corporate sustainability policies, reporting to systems like EcoVadis, and maintaining certifications such as LEED, B Corp, or ISO 14000. Contract administration requires the designation of a Contract Manager as key personnel and mandates the use of Electronic Funds Transfer for payments. Deliverables are subject to a ten-business-day review and acceptance process by the Agency Project Manager. For any software-related deliverables, the contractor must adhere to strict quality standards, including the use of separate development and production environments and a formal change management procedure.