Due Diligence Service

The government authority located in Everett, Massachusetts, is seeking a vendor to provide due diligence services to support statewide educational curriculum initiatives. The agency needs to establish a practical, statewide definition for high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) that aligns with current legislation. This initiative requires gathering expert input, collecting public feedback, and conducting rubric testing to finalize the HQIM criteria. The selected vendor will provide cross-workstream coordination, timeline management, and strategic implementation support informed by the practices of peer states. The agency also requires the creation of an operational structure and a formal review process for school districts seeking curriculum waivers. Additionally, the scope of work includes advising on rollout messaging and change-management communications for stakeholders across the state. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency will permit the vendor to perform the work either onsite in Everett or offsite. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this procurement no later than June 10, 2026. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a specific funding limit.