NOI - Outreach, peer and family engagement activities, resource development, training,

MASSABILITY ("MBY") of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts announces its intent to Accept a Best Value Offer, pursuant to the Commonwealth's Due Diligence Posting policy, to contract for the following with FEDERATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ("Offeror"), pending the results of this Notice of Intent ("Notice").

Background: Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2021 contained language directing funding from the 1599-2056 reserve to be used for services for individuals with disabilities that reached age 22 between March 10, 2020 and September 1, 2023 and were entitled to special education services up to age 22. [...] MBY will use **$300,000** of the funding to identify individuals within the targeted demographic specified under the Acts who are known to MBY or MBY providers, for engagement in available and appropriate MBY programing.

The Federation of Children with Special Needs (FCSN), will be responsible for outreach, peer and family engagement activities, resource development, training, technical assistance, consultation, and other-capacity building supports intended to strengthen MassAbility staff and provider practices for the targeted population; expand access to family-focused resources and supports; increase awareness of MassAbility services; and support successful vocational outcomes for the targeted population.

The proposed Contract is for a 10-month period from October 1, 2026-June 30, 2027, with no option to renew. FCSN is requesting **$300,000** to perform all services specified herein.

**Online Quote Submission via COMMBUYS is required.** All Interested Vendors and Offerors must submit Quotes online using tools available only to Sellers registered in COMMBUYS.

Any such vendors must submit an abstract, not to exceed three (3) pages explaining why they can provide a comparable or better offer.

All required information must be submitted by **4:00PM EST on Friday, November 13, 2026**.

The proposed Contract is for a 10-month period from October 1, 2026-June 30, 2027, with no option to renew.

Forms

• *Prompt Payment Discount Form*: Complete electronically and submit as an attachment to Quote.
• *Commonwealth Terms & Conditions*: Read and agree. Sign and submit original with wet signature upon Award, if any.
• *Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing*: Read and agree. Sign and submit original with wet signature upon Award, if any.
• *Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W-9)*: Read and agree. Sign and submit original with wet signature upon Award, if any.
• *Standard Contract Form and Instructions*: Read and agree. Sign and submit original with wet signature upon Award, if any.