Bid guide
How to bid on AI literacy curriculum support for Massachusetts DESE
What DESE is buying
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks vendors to support a statewide AI literacy initiative for public middle schools serving grades 6–8.
The work has two scopes: curriculum implementation support and development of introductory AI literacy modules, including a pilot. Vendors may propose for either scope or both.
Deadline and submission
Proposals are due December 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The bid is published October 23, 2026.
Submit through COMMBUYS. Make sure you follow the bid’s submission directions and complete the required steps before the deadline.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit education firms with experience supporting curriculum implementation in middle schools, developing introductory learning modules, or piloting educational materials.
A firm may focus on Scope A, Scope B, or propose for both, depending on its capabilities.
How to access and respond
Click “View original source” to open solicitation BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-134772 on COMMBUYS. The bid and its documents are publicly viewable and can be downloaded from the bid page without an account.
To submit an electronic quote, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. Otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. The listed point of contact is Jonna Willis at [email protected].
Prepare a clear, relevant proposal
State clearly whether you are proposing for Scope A, Scope B, or both. Connect your experience and proposed approach to the specific scope or scopes you select.
For module development and a pilot, explain how your team would create and test introductory materials. For implementation support, describe how your experience applies to helping schools put curriculum into practice. Check the bid documents for the required response format and requested details before submitting.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; the original posting controls.