Opportunity

Massport #MC21-S04

MHEC Human Capital Solutions: Staffing, Executive Search, Consulting, and HR/Payroll Services

Posted

May 13, 2026

Respond By

June 30, 2026

Identifier

MC21-S04

NAICS

561320, 561312, 541612, 561330

This opportunity is a large-scale, multi-category procurement led by the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) to establish a pool of qualified suppliers for Human Capital Solutions across New England. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC), serving public and private colleges, universities, municipalities, school districts, and educational non-profits in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont - Scope of Services: - Temporary help and staffing services across a wide range of job categories (academic, administrative, finance, IT, healthcare, legal, facilities, hospitality, and more) - Executive search and direct placement for senior leadership roles (e.g., President, Provost, CFO, CIO, Dean) - Managed consulting solutions in finance, IT, academic, business operations, creative, digital, legal, hospitality, collections, and mental health - Comprehensive HR and payroll services, including payroll processing, HR administration, benefits, recruitment, onboarding, time tracking, performance management, learning, analytics, system integration, and background screening - Key Requirements: - Bidders may propose their full catalog, specific categories, or brands - Transparent pricing, volume discounts, and optional services are required - Compliance with state-specific regulations, background screening, insurance, and environmental responsibility - Participation in MHEC's e-procurement portal - Multiple awards will be made by category and region; bidders may bid on one or more categories - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers capable of delivering scalable, secure, and compliant solutions - Notable service line items include: managed consulting (finance, IT, academic, business, creative, digital, legal, hospitality, collections, mental health), temporary staffing, executive search, and HR/payroll services

Description

The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is soliciting bids for Human Capital Solutions under solicitation number MC21-S04. The contract will cover a range of services including staffing, executive search, managed solutions, HR and payroll services across multiple states in New England. The contract term is five years with two two-year renewal options, starting October 1, 2026. Multiple awards will be made based on category and region, and bidders may bid on one or more categories. The solicitation emphasizes transparency, environmental considerations, and regional presence.

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