How to bid on workforce enhancement services for Massachusetts AGE

What the agency is buying

The Executive Office of Aging & Independence seeks one contractor for a flexible, statewide workforce enhancement initiative, initially focused on the Massachusetts Adult Protective Services Network.

The work is intended to strengthen staff competency, confidence, safety, wellbeing, collaboration, and retention. The initiative may expand to additional AGE-designated workforces over time.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 9, 2026. Responses are due November 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Plan to submit by the stated deadline and follow the submission directions in the bid documents. The deadline is the time by which your response must be submitted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit a firm qualified to deliver statewide workforce development and support services for the Massachusetts Adult Protective Services Network. Relevant experience may include strengthening staff skills, safety, wellbeing, collaboration, and retention.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal, by selecting “View original source.” The bid page and its downloadable documents are publicly accessible without an account.

To submit a quote electronically, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. If you are not submitting electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. The solicitation is BD-27-1040-1040C-1040L-134366.

Prepare a focused response

Read the full solicitation and its attachments before drafting. Use the bid’s stated requirements and submission directions as your checklist, and make sure your response addresses the requested work and explains how your approach supports the initiative’s workforce goals.

Allow time to complete any required forms and review your response for completeness. If you have questions, the listed point of contact is Margarita Feldman at [email protected].