Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a statewide contract to provide subscription‑based online legal‑research resources and related services for all state agencies, including the Office of the Attorney General. The contract will be a five‑year, non‑renewable term, with an estimated annual spend of over $2.2 million (volume not guaranteed). Vendors must deliver a robust, searchable legal‑research platform covering federal and Massachusetts primary law, provide training at no charge, and ensure 24/7 support. Optional generative‑AI enhancements may be proposed as add‑ons, subject to strict governance. The solicitation includes mandatory compliance attachments (financial certification, debarment certification, data‑management agreement, supplier‑diversity plan, prompt‑pay discount, etc.) and requires adherence to state security, accessibility, and environmental standards.
• Core deliverable: subscription‑based online legal‑research platform with full federal and Massachusetts case law, statutes, regulations, and advanced search/alert features.
• Mandatory support: free training, 24×7 technical support, and compliance with HIPAA, WCAG 2.1 AA, and EOTSS security policies.
• Optional add‑ons: generative‑AI tools (chatbot, analytics) priced separately; must follow detailed GenAI use provisions.
• Contract terms: 5‑year fixed‑price term, 1 % administration fee payable to OSD, quarterly reporting, supplier‑diversity commitment (≥1 % spend with SDP‑certified partners), and prompt‑pay discount requirement.