Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-125391
Massachusetts DESE Solicitation for Approved Alternative Assessments to MTEL
February 12, 2026
March 23, 2026
BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-125391
611710
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking qualified providers to deliver approved alternative assessments to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), in accordance with updated state regulations. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) - Admin and Finance Unit, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized educational services: provision of alternative educator licensure assessments approved by DESE - Quantity: Three-year service period - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Providers must comply with DESE's updated regulations for alternative assessments - Assessments must be officially approved by the department - Open market, non-statewide procurement; no cost to respond - Electronic quote submission is allowed - Not eligible for the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Admin and Finance Unit, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA
Description
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking providers for approved alternative assessments to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) as a result of updated regulations. This solicitation is a Request for Responses (RFR) with no cost to respond. The procurement is for specialized educational services over a three-year period. The solicitation is open and allows electronic quotes, with responses due by March 23, 2026.