MHEC MC21-S04 Human Capital Solutions

The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Human Capital Solutions across New England. The scope includes staffing and executive‑search services, managed consulting solutions, and full‑service HR and payroll services for public and private higher‑education institutions, municipalities, and other eligible members. The contract will be a five‑year master agreement (with two optional two‑year extensions) and will be administered on a statewide basis, requiring vendors to offer transparent pricing, volume‑based discounts, and a 1 % contract service fee on all sales. Vendors must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience, hold appropriate state registrations, and be able to support multi‑state service delivery. • Provide temporary‑help and permanent staffing with not‑to‑exceed rates, conversion fees, and volume‑tier discounts. • Offer executive‑search and direct‑placement services with clear fee structures and placement guarantees. • Deliver managed consulting services (finance, IT, academic, legal, etc.) and a full suite of HR/payroll processing, benefits administration, and employee self‑service tools. • Maintain required insurance, workers‑compensation, and compliance certifications; submit quarterly sales reports and adhere to MHEC’s CSF reporting requirements.