Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Youth Services is issuing a rolling, single‑service‑provider solicitation to deliver career, technical, and workforce training and employment services for youth in both residential and community settings. The award will be a fee‑for‑service contract, initially lasting two years with up to four optional one‑year renewals, and may be awarded to one contractor statewide. The solicitation is open‑market and accepts electronic quotes via COMMBUYS; no fixed closing date is set, allowing continuous submissions. The work can include any combination of five optional service categories, ranging from work‑based learning to consulting, and must comply with DYS policies (COVID‑19 vaccination, background checks, training, etc.).
• Eligible services: work‑based learning, vocational/technical training, pre‑apprenticeship, social‑enterprise operations, and consulting.
• Contract term: 2‑year base period (through 30 Jun 2025) with up to four one‑year renewal options.
• Scope: statewide delivery to DYS youth across residential and community programs; provider must meet DYS compliance (vaccination, background checks, HIPAA, etc.).
• Submission: electronic quotes only via COMMBUYS; rolling due date, no fixed deadline.
• Evaluation criteria: organization info, project description, target populations, BIPOC/LGBTQ+ capability, prior DYS experience, and detailed cost/budget breakdown (total 100 points).