Educational Advocacy Legal Services

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services is seeking educational advocacy legal services to represent parents, foster parents, guardians, and other special education decision-makers of transition-aged individuals. The agency needs to resolve challenges pertaining to the provision of residential special educational services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This legal representation aims to secure appropriate educational support and residential placements for eligible individuals during their transition period. The scope of work covers legal advocacy and representation services, which the selected provider must perform offsite. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations located within the United States. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to define the financial terms of the agreement. Interested parties must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than January 29, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the submitted bids and the qualifications of the onshore organizations.