In plain English
The Department of Developmental Services wants to create a list of qualified providers for a program that offers extra support to families of children needing help to avoid restrictive educational settings. This is for the DDS/DESE Program in Massachusetts. You can find full details and how to apply on the COMMBUYS procurement portal.
About this bid
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS or the Department) is seeking to create a Master list of qualified Providers for the DDS/Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Program. This program is designed to provide an increased level of support services to families to assist them in providing wrap around supports to children who have been identified to need services to avoid a more restrictive educational placement. Point of contact: Charles Smith ([email protected]). Solicitation BD-26-1023-1023C-1023L-124541 from Department of Developmental Services. Full documents and how to quote are on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal…
Details
- Agency
- DMR1000 - Central Office
- Classification (PSC)
- Politics and Civic Affairs Services (UNSPSC 93-14-00)
- Place of performance
- Boston, Massachusetts
How to access this bid
Click “View the original posting” — it opens the full bid on COMMBUYS (no account needed).
Documents download straight from the bid page — also no account.
To quote electronically, register a free COMMBUYS vendor account; otherwise follow the submission directions in the bid.
Documents
Listed on the original posting. Download them from the agency's portal.
- DDS-DESE-27 FINAL
- RFR Form - DESE-27
- Create a Quote
- BID Opening Date - Deadline for Electronic Submissions - For July 1, 2026 Start Contract
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