Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a vendor to produce audio‑format versions of K‑12 textbooks and operate a statewide audiobook‑lending service for students with print disabilities. The contractor must download NIMAS files from the NIMAC repository, convert them to synthetic‑speech audiobooks (or human‑speech when needed), deliver within two weeks of request, provide unlimited access to schools, conduct outreach, training, and technical support for educators, and submit quarterly invoices and usage reports. The contract is initially funded for FY2027 with a ceiling of $199,418 and may be renewed up to six additional one‑year terms for a total possible award of $1,395,926.
• Produce and lend audiobooks for all Massachusetts public K‑12 districts at no cost to schools.
• Convert NIMAS files to student‑ready audiobooks (synthetic speech) within two weeks of request; handle human‑speech production when NIMAS unavailable.
• Provide statewide outreach, educator training, technical support, and quarterly reporting/invoicing.
• Initial 1‑year term (FY2027) with up to six one‑year renewals, total possible contract length of seven years.