When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 26, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $40,000.

It was issued by Massachusetts Department Of Higher Education. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience managing dual enrollment or college access programs. Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and serving underrepresented students. Capability to provide holistic college preparation and support services. Past performance working with higher education or government entities in Massachusetts.

Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership Grant Service (Due June 17, 2026)

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: May 23rd, 2026Deadline: June 17th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Boston seeks a vendor to support a grant program increasing dual enrollment for underrepresented students through holistic services and support activities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be one of Massachusetts' twenty-nine state public institutions of higher education
Must identify a CDEP coordinator
Must provide college access, support, and awareness activities to dual enrollment students
Must include Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) between institution and secondary school partners for cohort or CDEP classes
Must submit data reports through the Higher Education Information Resource System (HEIRS)
Must be registered in COMMBUYS to submit a quote
Must acknowledge receipt of the bid in COMMBUYS
Must submit application through COMMBUYS and email a copy to the grant administrator

BUDGET

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$40,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Grant Release Date: May 22nd, 2026

Information Session: May 26th, 2026

Submission Due Date: June 17th, 2026

Anticipated Award Notification Date: August 31st, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date: September 21st, 2026

Contract End Date: September 21st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 26th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Massachusetts Department Of Higher Education

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Boston, Massachusetts seeks a vendor to provide services for the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership Grant. The objective is to expand college participation for students through dual enrollment activities, particularly focusing on those who have been historically and currently underrepresented in higher education.

The selected provider will design and implement holistic dual enrollment offerings that promote access and success, aligning with the agency’s equity goals. Additionally, the provider should offer intentional opportunities for enrolled students to receive college support, preparation, and awareness activities, fostering increased matriculation and degree completion among target populations. A pre-bid meeting will be held on May 26, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 26, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $40,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Massachusetts Department Of Higher Education. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience managing dual enrollment or college access programs
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and serving underrepresented students
Capability to provide holistic college preparation and support services
Past performance working with higher education or government entities in Massachusetts

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