In plain English
Massachusetts seeks several grant recipients to help expand and diversify registered apprenticeship programs. Multiple awards are expected. Applications for the priority deadline are due August 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.; proposals require a free COMMBUYS sign-in.
About this bid
This procurement targets several specific objectives related to expanding and diversifying registered apprenticeship programs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is anticipated that this RFR will result in multiple awards. Priority Deadline for applications due 8/18/2026 @ 11:59pm Point of contact: Carol McQuilken ([email protected]). Solicitation BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131264 from Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Full documents and how to quote are on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal (viewing is public; quoting needs a free COMMBUYS sign-in).
Details
- Agency
- DAO01 - Department of Administrative Offices
- Classification (PSC)
- Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services (UNSPSC 80-10-00)
- Place of performance
- Boston, Massachusetts
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Documents
Listed on the original posting. Download them from the agency's portal.
- FY27 GROW Intermediary RFR 7.14.26~2.pdf
- GROW Intermediary Application.docx
- Budget Worksheet.xlsx
- Subrecipient_Questionnaire~1.docx
- IntermediaryHandbook 8.25.pdf
- form_commonwealth-terms-and-conditions~10.pdf
- form_standard-contract_2026~1.pdf
- instructions_standard-contract-form~6.pdf
- FY24 Fillable MA W9_v1.pdf
- FY24 Fillable EFT Form_v1~3.pdf
- form_CASL-for-corporations~1.pdf
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