When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 16, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $5,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium. The work is located in Connecticut, United States; Rhode Island, United States; Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

HR consulting, staffing, or executive search firm with broad service capabilities. Experience serving public sector, cooperative, or member-based organizations. Capacity to provide temporary, permanent, and executive-level recruitment services. Expertise in HR operations, payroll administration, and managed professional services. Multidisciplinary firm with consulting, creative, and IT managed services capabilities. Established presence in Massachusetts or the Northeastern United States.

Human Capital Solutions (Due June 16, 2026)

Massachusetts is seeking vendors for broad human capital solutions, including consulting, staffing, executive search, HR/payroll, creative services, and IT managed support. Questions are due June 12, 2026, with proposals due June 16, 2026.

Minimum three years of industry experience providing temporary help or staffing services
Experience serving public, private, corporate, municipal, or nonprofit entities
Proper licensing and registration in all states where services are provided
Valid employment agency registration where required
Assignment of a qualified vendor contract manager with minimum three years staffing experience
Must maintain workers' compensation, disability, and unemployment insurance
Must comply with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Section 46B and applicable laws in ME, VT, NH, CT, and RI
Must certify that all placed workers undergo a seven-year criminal background check
Must provide a dedicated account representative with backup
Must maintain valid electronic communication capability

$500,000 – $5,000,000

Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium

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The issuing organization is seeking vendors to provide comprehensive human capital solutions in Massachusetts. The scope includes managed consulting services to support members through assessment, strategy development, implementation, and ongoing performance management.

The opportunity also includes creative consulting services focused on brand strategy, design, innovation initiatives, campaign development, organizational change communication, and strategic planning. In addition, IT managed solutions are requested for technology assessment, infrastructure support, strategic planning, and operational management.

Human capital services may include staffing and executive search, temporary and permanent staffing, managed solutions, professional services, and HR and payroll support. Questions are due by June 12, 2026.

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