Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-23-1037-1CEN0-1CEN0-86550
Massachusetts EEC Seeks Research and Evaluation Consulting Services for Early Education Programs
Posted
March 31, 2023
Respond By
March 15, 2033
Identifier
BD-23-1037-1CEN0-1CEN0-86550
NAICS
541720
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is seeking to pre-qualify research and evaluation consultants to support its early education programs. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) - Scope of Services: - Research and evaluation consulting services for early education programs - Includes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research - Assistance with collecting and analyzing primary and administrative data - Development and evaluation of pilot programs - Expertise in early education licensing, family engagement, program quality, workforce development, and system financing - Advising on data collection methods, survey administration, data analysis, and grant proposal writing - Products/Services Requested: - Research and evaluation consulting services (no specific part numbers or quantities specified) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Consultants will be engaged on an as-needed basis - Opportunity is open to a broad range of research and evaluation experts - Project duration is ten years - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is seeking to establish a list of qualified researcher/evaluator consultants to conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research on an as-needed basis. Consultants may assist with collecting and analyzing primary and administrative data, conducting research, 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, perform surveys, conduct data analysis, and assist in writing grant proposals to support EEC's policies and programs. The project duration is from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2033.