What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Everett, MA seeks a vendor to provide special education transportation services and support state efforts to create efficiencies in coordination with the Special Education Transportation Task Force. The selected vendor will work offsite to coordinate Task Force activities, plan meeting agendas, maintain meeting minutes, and provide leadership on special education transportation issues. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to bid, and all submissions must be in English and U.S. currency. While all businesses may respond, the Strategic Sourcing Services Team will evaluate proposals against best value criteria and award the contract to a Small Business Purchasing Program participant if one meets those criteria. Bidders must submit questions no later than November 24, 2026, and deliver digital responses via email or online by December 1, 2026, including a Prompt Payment Discount form. The resulting contract will run for two years with a budget of up to 25,000 USD.
Scope of work
- Provide special education transportation services to the government authority in Everett, MA
- Support state efforts to create efficiencies in Special Education Transportation
- Coordinate the work of the Special Education Transportation Task Force
- Plan meeting agendas and maintain meeting minutes
- Provide leadership on special education transportation issues to further Task Force goals
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| SDP Plan submissions | at least 25% of the total available evaluation points |
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Active COMMBUYS Seller account
- Participate in Commonwealth Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) program
- Offer Prompt Payment Discounts (PPD)
Documents to include with your response
- SDP Plan Form
- Prompt Payment Discount (PPD) form
- Authorization for Electronic Funds Payment Form (upon award)
How to submit
- Method
- Digital via Email, Online, or COMMBUYS
- Instructions
- Bidders must register and maintain an active COMMBUYS Seller account to respond. Multiple quotes are not permitted unless authorized.
