27TALCS1 | Evaluation of Alternative Licensure Pathways to the Massachusetts Test | RFR

Location: Massachusetts
Posted: May 19, 2026
Due: Jun 15, 2026
Agency: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • A - Research and development
Solicitation No: BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-129595
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Header Information
Bid Number:
BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-129595
Description:
27TALCS1 | Evaluation of Alternative Licensure Pathways to the Massachusetts Test | RFR
Bid Opening Date:
06/15/2026 12:00:00 PM
Purchaser:
Deborah Dahl
Organization:
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department:
DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Location:
DOE01 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Fiscal Year:
26
Type Code:
NS - Non-Statewide Solicitation
Allow Electronic Quote:
Yes

Alternate Id:
27TALCS1
Required Date:
Available Date
:
05/18/2026 07:36:11 PM
Info Contact:
claire.smithney@mass.gov
Bid Type:
OPEN
Informal Bid Flag:

No
Purchase Method:
Open Market
Pre Bid Conference:
Bulletin Desc:
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE; the Department) is seeking a partner for the evaluation of novel alternative licensure pathways that allow the waiver of up to one required Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTELs) or Alternative Licensure Assessment.
Ship-to Address:
Admin and Finance Unit
135 Santilli Highway
Everett, MA 02149
US
Email: Jonna.t.willis@mass.gov
Phone: (781) 338-3000
Bill-to Address:
Admin and Finance Unit
135 Santilli Highway
Everett, MA 02149
US
Email: Jonna.t.willis@mass.gov
Phone: (781) 338-3000
Print Format:

File Attachments:
Researchers Guide
Bid - RFR - Read Only
Attachment A - Scope
Performance Measures - Read Only
Evaluation Criteria Scorecard - Read Only
Attachment B - Contact Form
Prompt Pay Discount Form
Sample Deliverables-based budget
State Forms - Read only - not due at time of submission
Small Business Program Plan Language
DESE Required Language
RFR - Required Specifications from OSD
IT RFR Required Specifications - Read Only - May not be applicable to this specific bid
IP Language - read only - may not be applicable

Form Attachments:
Required Quote Attachments
Desired Attachment Name Description

SBPP (Small Business Purchasing Program) Eligible?:

YES

See SBPP requirements and exceptions at www.mass.gov/sbpp :
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