Massachusetts COMMBUYS #RFR 2023 EEC Research and Evaluation Consulting Services 004

Massachusetts EEC Seeks Research and Evaluation Consulting Services for Early Education Programs

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is seeking to establish a pool of qualified research and evaluation consultants to support early education programs statewide. - Government Buyer: - Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), Massachusetts - Services Requested: - Research and evaluation consulting services for early education programs - Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research - Data collection and analysis (primary and administrative data) - Program evaluation and development of pilot programs - Policy research and advising on data collection methods - Survey design and implementation - Grant proposal writing assistance - Areas of Expertise Sought: - Early education licensing - Family access and engagement - Program quality - Workforce development - System financing - Notable Requirements: - Ability to support EEC in implementing policies and programs that promote positive outcomes for children, families, programs, and communities across Massachusetts - Prominent Vendors (Bidders): - University of Florida Board of Trustees - YUAN3 CHIH4 EDUCATION, INC. - AnLar LLC - Northern Illinois University Early Childhood Transformation Team - Trustees of Tufts College - Borderland Partners LLC - MC2 Education LLC - University of Massachusetts Boston - Third Sector Capital Partners Inc. - United Way of Massachusetts Bay Inc. - Abt Global LLC - School Readiness Consulting LLC - Lynch Research Associates LLC - MEF Associates - American Institutes for Research - Brandeis University - Institute for Community Health - Thriving Together LLC - SchoolWorks LLC - Third Sector Intelligence - Boston University Buick Street - Public Consulting Group LLC - Guidehouse LLP - Wellesley College - Social Finance Inc.

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 in 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 access and engagement, program quality, workforce development, and system financing. They may also advise on data collection methods, research policy issues, evaluate program outcomes, conduct surveys, perform data analysis, and assist in writing grant proposals to support EEC's policies and programs.

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