Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-23-1037-1CEN0-1CEN0-C0000-86550
Massachusetts EEC Seeks Research and Evaluation Consulting for Early Education Programs
Posted
March 31, 2023
Respond By
March 15, 2033
Identifier
BD-23-1037-1CEN0-1CEN0-C0000-86550
NAICS
541720
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care is seeking a pool of qualified research and evaluation consultants to support early education programs across the state. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care - Scope of Services: - Research and evaluation consulting for early education programs - Includes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research - Collection and analysis of primary and administrative data - Development and evaluation of pilot programs - Expertise areas: early education licensing, family engagement, program quality, workforce development, system financing - Advising on data collection methods, research policy issues, survey design, data analysis, and grant proposal writing - Structure and Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to multiple qualified consultants - As-needed consultant pool for a broad range of research and evaluation tasks - Opportunity is open to multiple bidders - Notable Details: - Long-term engagement with a ten-year project duration - Emphasis on expertise in early education policy and program evaluation - No product procurement; focus is exclusively on professional services
Description
The solicitation seeks qualified researcher/evaluator consultants to conduct various research activities including data collection, analysis, and evaluation to support early education programs. Consultants may assist in collecting and analyzing primary and administrative data, developing and evaluating pilot programs, and providing expertise in areas such as early education licensing, family engagement, program quality, workforce development, and system financing. They may also advise on data collection methods, research policy issues, conduct surveys, perform data analysis, and assist in writing grant proposals. The project duration is from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2033.