Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-23-1037-1CEN0-C0000-86550

Massachusetts EEC seeks research and evaluation consulting services for early education programs

This opportunity from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC Central) seeks qualified research and evaluation consulting services to advance early childhood programs statewide. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC Central) - Vendors and Organizations Mentioned: - University of Florida Board of Trustees - YUAN3 CHIH4 EDUCATION, INC. - AnLar, LLC - Northern Illinois University - 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 - Wellesley College - SchoolWorks, LLC - Third Sector Intelligence - Boston University - Public Consulting Group LLC - Guidehouse LLP - Social Finance Inc. - Services Requested: - Research and evaluation consulting services for early education and care - Scope includes: - Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research - Data collection and analysis (primary and administrative) - Pilot program development and evaluation - Expertise in licensing, family engagement, program quality, workforce development, and system financing - Advising on data collection methods - Policy research and program outcome evaluation - Surveys and data collection from families and providers - Grant proposal writing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ability to support a broad range of research and evaluation activities relevant to early education - Consultants will be engaged on an as-needed basis - Multiple vendors may be approved for the list - Attachments include forms, checklists, and contractual documents for vendor submission.

Description

The Department of Early Education and Care 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 data collection and analysis, research, pilot program development and evaluation, and grant proposal writing. The scope includes expertise in early education licensing, family engagement, program quality, workforce development, and system financing. The goal is to support the implementation of policies and programs that promote positive outcomes for children, families, programs, and communities across the Commonwealth.

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