The Executive Office of the Trial Court (EOTC) in Massachusetts is seeking community-based organizations to serve as Restorative Justice Facilitators (RJF) for a pilot program in Suffolk and Plymouth counties. The total estimated budget for all contracts awarded under this procurement is $270,000 annually. The deadline for submission of questions is November 25, 2025, at 3 PM. The estimated contract start date is January 1, 2026. The expected duration of any contract resulting from this procurement is 12 months with two 1-year renewal options. Bidders must submit their responses electronically through Commbuys by the date and time specified in the procurement calendar.
The bid notice states any case accepted for restorative justice services prior to the contracts expiration shall be completed in full, even if case activities extend beyond the maximum contract end date.
The bid notice states Services will be paid through monthly invoicing and are subject to the commonwealth bill paying policy.
The bid notice states The eotc is seeking the best value proposal, which is timely, supports the required performance outcomes, and provides the greatest quality of services to the trial court.
The bid notice states Vendor must provide copies of any and all certifications, licenses, and affiliations that are relevant or required in order to carry out the scope of services listed in appendix a.
The bid notice states continued or repeated failures to meet performance requirements may result in escalation, including meetings with the contractors senior management, increased reporting requirements, or temporary suspension of new orders until corrective actions are implemented.
The bid notice states vendors not selected as the final vendor for the contract may request a debriefing after contract execution with the selected vendors. a vendor seeking feedback must submit its request within fourteen 14 days of the notice of contract award to the selected vendor notice of the contract award to be provided via commbuys.
The bid notice states The total estimated budget for all contracts awarded under this procurement is 270, 000 annually.