Research and Evaluation Consulting Services

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is seeking to establish a list of qualified researcher/evaluator consultants to conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research on an as-needed basis. Successful bidders may be called upon to assist in collecting and analyzing primary data and administrative data, conducting research, developing and evaluating pilot programs, and providing expertise including but not limited to early education/ASOST licensing, family access and engagement. The selected consultants may be engaged to advise EEC on methods for data collection, to research policy issues, and to evaluate program outcomes. They may also be required to perform surveys and other data collection from families and early education/ASOST providers and staff, conduct data analysis, and assist EEC in writing grant proposals for new research.