Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-134942

Massachusetts DESE ELSwD guidance and resource revision services

Massachusetts DESE is seeking expert support to update guidance and resources for English Learners with Disabilities (ELSwD). - Government buyer: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), through its Office of Special Education Planning and Policy and Office of Instruction and Multilingual Education. - Requested services: Revise the ELSwD guidance, then update selected related resources, crosswalks, presentations, and communications and dissemination materials. The work includes project planning, iterative drafts, and review with DESE staff and the ELSwD advisory group. - Requirements: Align materials with applicable federal and Massachusetts laws and regulations, including the Protect Education Equity Act, and DESE ELSwD research findings. Final deliverables must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards and receive DESE approval. - Resources in scope: Special education and Individualized Education Program materials, language-acquisition guidance, Dual Language resources, and Next Generation ESL resources. - Funding and performance: Funding is capped at $200,000 for the initial year and up to $100,000 for an optional renewal year, contingent on funding. Work is expected to be completed on time, within budget, and to DESE’s approval. - OEMs and named vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or prospective vendors are named. The procurement is for professional services; no product part numbers or product quantities are specified. - Attachment note: One attachment is a sample budget describing evaluation-project work, including data collection and reporting. Those example services are listed separately below and are not described as the core ELSwD scope.

Description

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking an experienced vendor to revise its Guidance for Supporting English Learners with Disabilities and related priority resources. The work includes aligning guidance and resources with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Protect Education Equity Act, and findings from the ELSwD research project. The initial contract covers Year 1 guidance revisions through June 30, 2027, with an option for a one-year renewal for resource revisions in FY2028; the stated annual maximums are $200,000 and $100,000, respectively. Deliverables also include iterative drafts, stakeholder feedback processes, and communication and dissemination materials.

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