Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-133876

Technical Assistance and Training for Early Intervention to Special Education Transitions in Massachusetts

This opportunity seeks a vendor to support the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Department of Public Health (DPH) in improving the transition process for toddlers with disabilities from early intervention (Part C) to public school special education (Part B): - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) - Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Special Education Planning & Policy (IDEA Fiscal Manager) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified service providers. - Services Requested: - Technical assistance and targeted training for Early Intervention Service (EIS) programs and local education agencies (LEAs) - Development of culturally responsive resources and family engagement materials - Facilitation of collaboration between EIS programs and LEAs - Creation of processes for timely referral, evaluation, and placement - Monthly office hours, annual and monthly reporting, and infrastructure development for ongoing support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience with Part C to Part B transitions for children with disabilities - Ability to provide differentiated, interactive, and culturally responsive trainings - All materials developed become property of DESE and DPH - Compliance with digital accessibility standards and background checks (CORI) - Preference for Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) registered bidders - Contract Details: - Three-year base period with one possible one-year renewal (up to four years total) - Maximum total contract value: $600,000 - Single or multiple vendors may be selected

Description

The solicitation is for supporting early intervention programs for toddlers with disabilities. The vendor will provide technical assistance and support to Early Intervention Service programs and local education agencies to ensure timely transitions of eligible young children from early intervention to the public school system. The scope includes designing and implementing targeted trainings, fostering communication, creating processes for timely referral and placement, and providing culturally responsive resources to engage families. The contract duration is three years with a possible one-year renewal, and the total budget is up to $600,000.

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