Massport #MHEC MC21-S04

MHEC Human Capital Solutions Contract for Staffing, Consulting, and HR/Payroll Services

The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is seeking bids for a large-scale Human Capital Solutions contract to serve educational and public sector members across New England. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC), serving higher education, K-12, municipalities, and non-profits in MA, CT, ME, NH, RI, and VT - Products/Services Requested: - Staffing and Executive Search Services - Executive recruitment for senior leadership (Presidents, Provosts, CFOs, CIOs, Deans) - Temporary and permanent staffing across multiple job categories and experience levels - Background screening, performance standards, and account management - Managed Consulting Solutions - Finance & Administration: strategic planning, budgeting, risk mitigation - Information Technology: IT infrastructure, modernization, support, staff augmentation - Academic Consulting: student retention, enrollment management, curriculum innovation - Business Operations: process redesign, analytics, change management - Creative & Digital Consulting: branding, digital transformation, user experience - Legal, Hospitality, Collections, and Mental Health consulting - HR and Payroll Services - Payroll processing, HR administration, benefits, compliance, recruitment, onboarding, time tracking, performance management, learning, analytics, system integration, background screening, and drug testing - Notable Requirements: - Open to all qualified suppliers; no specific OEMs or vendors named - Bidders may propose for the full portfolio or specific categories - Transparent, electronic pricing with volume discounts - Compliance with state/local laws, prevailing wage, and diversity certifications - E-procurement integration and detailed reporting - Minimum 3 years of experience required for staffing and executive search providers - Pre-qualified pool for executive search; managed consulting by role level (e.g., Managing Director, Senior Consultant) - Estimated annual contract volume: $15 million - Contract duration: Five-year base with two optional two-year renewals - Place of Performance: All MHEC member locations and participating institutions across New England

Description

The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is soliciting bids for Human Capital Solutions under contract number MC21-S04. The contract will provide services including staffing and executive search, temporary and permanent staffing, managed solutions, and HR and payroll services to members across New England states. The contract term is five years with two 2-year renewal options, starting October 1, 2026, with an estimated annual volume of $15 million. Bidders may propose for the entire portfolio or specific categories and must comply with detailed pricing, service, and legal requirements.

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