Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-133020

Massachusetts Audiobook Lending Service for K-12 Special Education

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive audiobook lending service for K-12 students with print disabilities. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - Office of Special Education Planning & Policy - IDEA Fiscal Manager - Services Requested: - Production of audio versions of textbooks in synthetic or human speech formats - Audiobook lending service for all Massachusetts public school districts, including charter and vocational technical schools - Outreach, training, and support for educators and students - Compliance with copyright laws and quarterly reporting - Delivery of NIMAS-derived audiobooks within two weeks of request - Vendor must be an authorized user of the federal NIMAC repository - Contract Details: - Initial contract period of one year, with up to six one-year renewal options - Annual budget of $199,418; total possible contract value of $1,395,926 - Preference for Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) registered bidders - Unique Requirements: - Service must support students with print disabilities - Vendor must handle NIMAC file downloads and ensure copyright compliance - Outreach and training for teachers and students are mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified providers with experience in audiobook production and lending for K-12 education.

Description

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a vendor to produce audio versions of textbooks and offer an audiobook lending service to K-12 schools for students with print disabilities. The vendor will provide audiobooks in synthetic or human speech audio format, outreach, support, and training services to teachers and students. Audiobooks derived from NIMAS files should be provided within two weeks of request. The contract is for one year with possible renewals and an annual budget of $199,418. The procurement is covered under WTO regulations and managed through the Massachusetts COMMBUYS portal.

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