When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $400,000.

It was issued by Department of Energy Resources. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience developing accessible educational and compliance communications. Expertise in digital and print content development for regulated industries. Capability to conduct stakeholder outreach and coordinate with trade associations. Experience performing product and online sales channel compliance audits. Strong understanding of accessibility standards and public-sector engagement.

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Overview

Environmental, Water & Energy

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: September 30, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency is seeking a vendor to develop accessible compliance education materials, support stakeholder outreach, verify product compliance, and audit Covered Parties' online sales channels.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a contractor under Statewide Contract PRF74 – Energy, Climate Action, and Facility Advisory Services
Must provide project-based pricing instead of maximum billing rates established in PRF74
Must designate one party as the lead contractor if the proposal includes partnerships
Must comply with Digital Accessibility Standards as defined in the Enterprise Digital Accessibility Policy
Must submit proposal via the COMMBUYS web portal and via email to DOER
Must not exceed ten pages for the proposal (excluding resumes, schedule of activities/deliverables, or budget proposal)
Must include a completed Digital Accessibility Questionnaire for Vendors

BUDGET

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$400,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

DOER Issues RFQ: September 29th, 2026

Deadline for Submitting Questions: October 9th, 2026

DOER Answers Questions: October 16th, 2026

RFQ Response Due: October 30th, 2026

Selection of Winning Response: November 20th, 2026

Execution of Contract with DOER: December 18th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 9, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Department of Energy Resources

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing agency seeks a vendor to develop educational materials explaining how Covered Parties will meet applicable compliance requirements. The work includes creating accessible outreach messaging for each covered industry and producing accessible digital and print materials for distribution to Covered Parties.

The vendor will verify compliance for products that do not bear Proxy Standards and support agency outreach by assisting with the distribution of developed content. Outreach responsibilities include engaging market actors, addressing stakeholder questions, coordinating with trade associations, and distributing information to Covered Parties. The vendor will also conduct audits of Covered Parties' online sales channels to support compliance.

All questions must be submitted no later than October 9, 2026. Proposals are due October 30, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $400,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department of Energy Resources. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience developing accessible educational and compliance communications
Expertise in digital and print content development for regulated industries
Capability to conduct stakeholder outreach and coordinate with trade associations
Experience performing product and online sales channel compliance audits
Strong understanding of accessibility standards and public-sector engagement

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