Due Diligence Posting of Notice of Intent-ReUp Education, Inc.

Background
The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) is initiating a procurement to contract with ReUp Education, Inc. to provide a comprehensive solution aimed at reengaging and supporting Stop-Out, Some College No Credential (SCNC) learners.
This initiative seeks to unify various institution-level efforts into a coordinated statewide Education to Workforce Marketplace (ETWM), facilitating structured reengagement across public two- and four-year institutions.
The contract is based on the belief that this opportunity represents the best value for the Commonwealth.

Work Details
The vendor will provide a bundled service model that includes:
1. Proven Experience at the State Level - Successful design and implementation of statewide SCNC-focused initiatives across multiple states; coordination across public two-year and four-year institutions.
2. Student-Facing Platform - A platform specifically designed for SCNC learners, offering tailored resources and behavioral insights for reentry into higher education.
3. Data-Driven Outreach and Coaching Services - Access to a proprietary dataset of SCNC learners, utilizing behavioral analytics for targeted interventions; omni-channel outreach strategies to increase student engagement.
4. Integrated Coaching and Enrollment Support - Specialized success coaches trained in SCNC needs, providing support from outreach through completion; coaching services embedded within the technology platform for real-time tracking.
5. Comparative Benchmarking and Statewide Analytics - Capability to compare SCNC support metrics across states; longitudinal tracking of SCNC students through reengagement, retention, and completion.
6. Integrated Service Model - Delivery of all services as a single solution including outreach, platform, data analytics, institutional coordination, and coaching.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a duration of 12 months.

Place of Performance
Services will be provided statewide across Massachusetts public two- and four-year institutions.

Bidder Requirements
Vendors must demonstrate their ability to meet specific qualifications including proven experience in statewide initiatives, access to proprietary datasets, and capability to deliver an integrated service model.