Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-127733
Massachusetts DESE seeks organizations for educator preparation alternative assessment attestations
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
March 20, 2031
Identifier
BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-127733
NAICS
611710
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking sponsoring organizations to provide educator preparation alternative assessment attestations. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized educational services: educator preparation alternative assessment attestations - Service replaces the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) with approved alternative assessments - Quantity: 1 unit of service - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Organizations must be able to offer attestations for educator preparation programs that comply with new regulatory frameworks - Services must align with updated DESE regulations permitting alternative assessments in lieu of MTEL - Procurement Details: - Blanket purchase, open bid type - Focused on regulatory compliance and educational program alignment
Description
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking sponsoring organizations to offer educator preparation attestations as a result of recently updated regulations allowing DESE to accept approved alternative assessments to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). This solicitation is for specialized educational services related to these attestations. The procurement is conducted as a blanket purchase method with an open bid type. The contract period begins on April 7, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2033.