Admin and Finance Unit is a government contact at Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Admin is associated with 173 contracts. Activity spans Educational Support Services, Translation and Interpretation Services, and Elementary and Secondary Schools.
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This contract pertains to a competitive grant offered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education aimed at supporting schools and districts that have recently implemented a Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy. The primary goal of the grant is to enable these educational institutions to more thoroughly integrate the activities associated with this policy into the school's My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP). The solicitation, titled "FY26 0424 Middle School Exploration Policy and MyCAP," was posted on January 28, 2026, with responses due by February 13, 2026. The grant falls under the NAICS code 611710, which relates to educational services, reflecting its focus on enhancing career and academic planning at the middle school level.
The contract’s place of performance is Malden, Massachusetts, and it is directed at State and Local Educational Agencies (SLED). The grant seeks to promote deeper engagement with the Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy within the MyCAP framework, encouraging schools to systematically incorporate career exploration and academic planning activities that support student decision-making and future readiness. The point of contact for this solicitation is the Admin and Finance Unit, reachable via phone or email at the provided contact details. While one referenced document appears to contain non-text embedded data, the key contract details emphasize the goal of aligning middle school career exploration efforts with structured academic planning to better prepare students for their educational and career pathways.
This contract seeks to fund a competitive grant program aimed at supporting 10 to 15 district teams in Massachusetts to create effective strategies that enable preschool students to access their Individualized Education Program (IEP) services within community-based settings licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. These settings include Head Start programs, child care centers, and family child care providers. The initiative focuses on developing partnerships to enhance the delivery of early childhood special education services in inclusive environments, ensuring that preschool children with disabilities receive appropriate support in familiar and community-based settings.
The solicitation, titled "FY26 0612Building Early Childhood Partnerships: A Preschool Itinerant Team Initiative," is issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DOE02148) and posted on January 28, 2026. The contract is open to state and local education agencies, with a submission deadline on the same day as posting. The program will be conducted in Everett, Massachusetts, and the point of contact for this solicitation is Elizabeth Celata. This effort aims to strengthen the collaboration between early education providers and school districts to improve service delivery and outcomes for preschool children requiring individualized special education supports.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is soliciting proposals from one or more vendors to support the development and rollout of the Teaching for Civic Empowerment initiative. This program aims to enhance and broaden the capacity of educators across Massachusetts by providing them with free and accessible professional learning opportunities that focus on civics content and pedagogy. The initiative seeks to ensure high-quality civics instruction in classrooms statewide, empowering teachers to effectively integrate civic education into their teaching practice. The solicitation, titled "26CISMMK1 | Teaching for Civic Empowerment," was posted on January 16, 2026, with a response deadline of February 3, 2026. The place of performance is Malden, Massachusetts, and the procurement is managed by DESE under the NAICS code 611710, which covers educational services. Interested vendors can reach out to the Primary Contact in the Admin and Finance Unit for further details.
The contract incorporates comprehensive requirements aligned with Massachusetts procurement protocols, including adherence to the Commonwealth’s Standard Contract Form that governs contract terms, amendments, certifications, and compensation. Vendors must comply with applicable regulations such as the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), which encourages participation by eligible small businesses through award preferences and strict compliance rules. Intellectual property rights terms specify that while the vendor retains ownership of their proprietary materials, all deliverables produced under the contract will belong to the agency, ensuring DESE’s full utilization rights. Additionally, information technology specifications mandate conforming to strict Enterprise Information Security Policies established by the state, with no deviation allowed without formal approval. The contract budget is structured on a deliverables basis, assigning clear roles and responsibilities for project planning, data collection, and reporting, facilitating effective financial and performance tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
The contract involves conducting a comprehensive assessment of capital needs for educational collaboratives and approved special education schools in Massachusetts. The study requires a detailed evaluation of current facility conditions, including mechanical, structural, and critical safety issues, as well as an analysis of repair requirements. Additionally, the contract calls for an examination of the potential necessity for new facilities to accommodate student populations, ensuring that future infrastructure needs are addressed.
This project also includes an analysis of existing funding mechanisms for facility improvements and the development of recommendations for sustainable long-term funding models. Issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the solicitation was posted in January 2026, with a response deadline in early February 2026. The solicitation targets organizations within the government sector under NAICS code 541330, emphasizing the importance of detailed facility studies to support the state’s educational infrastructure planning and funding strategies.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking a vendor to revise the final three units of its Investigating History curriculum for grades 3-5. This revision aims to integrate priorities such as enhanced historical inquiry, improved instructional design, refined assessment strategies, and additional supports for multilingual learners. The updates also address feedback received from recent pilots of the Grades 3 and 4 materials. The solicitation, posted on January 16, 2026, under the title "Investigating History Grades 3-5 Final Unit Revisions" (solicitation number BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-124494), has a response deadline of February 3, 2026. The work is to be performed in Malden, Massachusetts, and is categorized under NAICS code 611710, which relates to educational services. The main point of contact for this solicitation is the DESE Admin and Finance Unit.
The procurement process follows stringent Commonwealth of Massachusetts standards, requiring compliance with the statewide Standard Contract Form and the state's Information Technology specifications, including adherence to the Enterprise Information Security Policies. Intellectual property rights are clearly defined, with the Commonwealth owning all deliverables produced under the contract, except for pre-existing vendor property embedded within those deliverables. The contract also aligns with the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program, encouraging participation by qualified small businesses and requiring compliance with executive orders designed to increase contracting opportunities for these enterprises. Pricing proposals are expected to be deliverables-based, clearly decomposing costs by task and timeframe, and are subject to the Commonwealth’s terms and conditions regarding prompt payment and supplier diversity programs. Overall, the contract emphasizes the delivery of a high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum revision that supports diverse learner needs and reflects best practices in educational design.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a vendor to create a series of recorded professional learning modules aimed at helping districts and schools reduce and eliminate the use of time-out rooms and emergency seclusion. This initiative addresses the need for alternative strategies in managing student behavior and promoting safer, more supportive educational environments. The contract falls under the solicitation number BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-123792 and was posted on December 19, 2025, with a response deadline of January 6, 2026.
The work is classified under NAICS code 611710, which relates to educational support services, and will be performed in Malden, Massachusetts. Interested vendors are expected to have expertise in professional development content creation tailored to school districts and will coordinate with the Department's Admin and Finance Unit for communications. The purpose is to provide accessible, flexible training resources that align with DESE's commitment to improve student outcomes and reduce reliance on restrictive practices. The point of contact for this solicitation is available via email and phone for further information.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), through its Office for Food and Nutrition Programs, is soliciting vendors via a Request for Response (RFR) to provide updates on the strength checklist and implementation assessment related to the Massachusetts Local Wellness Policy Assessment Tool. This solicitation, identified as BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-123748 and titled "26NUTDC1 | Massachusetts Local Wellness Policy Assessment Tool," was posted on December 17, 2025, with a response deadline of January 9, 2026. The services are to be performed primarily in Malden, Massachusetts, and the procurement falls under the NAICS code 611710, indicating educational services. The goal is to enhance the wellness policy evaluation framework to better support local school nutrition and wellness efforts as part of statewide initiatives.
The procurement follows the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ established contractual, legal, and procedural guidelines, as reflected in the inclusion of a standardized FY26 Massachusetts Standard Contract Form. This ensures compliance with state procurement laws, terms and conditions, and intellectual property rights provisions. Vendors are expected to submit deliverables aligned with a detailed, deliverables-based budget model that covers project planning, data collection, progress reporting, and final assessment deliverables. The solicitation incorporates important requirements for compliance with Massachusetts’ Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) and Supplier Diversity Program as mandated by state executive orders, encouraging participation from eligible small and diverse businesses. Additionally, any IT-related components must meet the Enterprise Information Security Policies and Standards dictated by the Executive Office of Technology Services & Security (EOTSS), reinforcing data security and system integrity standards. Overall, this contract seeks a qualified vendor to advance the robustness and effectiveness of wellness policy tools to support school communities in adhering to nutritional and wellness standards.
