Project Information

Bid Title

DHE Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Attorney

Issuing Agency

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Location

Massachusetts

Published Date

Aug 24, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 14, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-132759

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Project Description

Header Information Bid Number: BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-132759 Description: DHE Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Attorney Bid Opening Date: 09/14/2026 05:00:00 PM Purchaser: Eleanor Baumgarten Organization: Department of Higher Education Department: RGT01 - Department of Higher Education Location: RGT01 - Department of Higher Education - Ashburton Fiscal Year: 27 Type Code: Allow Electronic Quote: Yes Alternate Id: Required Date: 08/24/2026 Available Date : 08/24/2026 05:00:00 PM Info Contact: Bid Type: OPEN Informal Bid Flag: No Purchase Method: Open Market Pre Bid Conference: Bulletin Desc: The Department of Higher Education ("DHE" or the "Department") as Plan Administrator for the Massachusetts Optional Retirement Plan ("ORP" or the "Plan") seeks to enter into a contract with a qualified organization (Vendor) to provide legal services to [SL3.1]the Massachusetts Optional Retirement Plan. Ship-to Address: Eleanor Baumgarten One Ashburton Place, Room 1401 Boston, MA 02108 US Email: ebaumgarten@dhe.mass.edu Phone: (617) 994-6931 Bill-to Address: Eleanor Baumgarten One Ashburton Place, Room 1401 Boston, MA 02108 US Email: ebaumgarten@dhe.mass.edu Phone: (617) 994-6931 Print Format: File Attachments: 2026 DHE ORP Attorney_RFR.docx Evaluation Criteria_ORP Attorney~1.docx Bidder Checklist~6.docx Commonwealth Terms and Conditions form.pdf Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing Form.pdf Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement.pdf Prompt Pay Discount Form.pdf Business Reference Form~1.docx Small Business Program Plan Language~1.docx Instructions For Vendors Responding To Bids.docx Form Attachments: Required Quote Attachments Desired Attachment Name Description SBPP (Small Business Purchasing Program) Eligible?: YES See SBPP requirements and exceptions at www.mass.gov/sbpp :

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