Executive Office of Labor and Workforce DevelopmentIssuing agency·Massachusetts·via the Massachusetts COMMBUYS open-bids boardThis 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 8/28/26 @ 11:59pm.
Pre-Bid Conference: Virtual Information Session and Live Q&A to be held 8/11/26 at 11:00am. See RFR (Section) for the link to meeting.
Applicants may apply for funding under one or more of five categories: Category 1 (GROW Expansion Industry Apprenticeship), Category 2 (GROW Construction & Building Trades Inclusion Apprenticeship), Category 3 (GROW Innovation Grants), Category 4 (GROW Pre-Apprenticeship Training and Services), and Category 5 (GROW Planning Grants). The grants aim to expand Registered Apprenticeship to high-growth industries and enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in construction and building trades. Funding sources may include the Massachusetts Apprenticeship State Line-Item (7003-0151) and additional funds identified by EOLWD.
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Most Massachusetts work asks for the two below, and the solicitation documents are where it’s stated. One prequalification covers both — on this bid and the next.
A surety’s written statement that it expects to bond you up to a stated amount, subject to final underwriting. It’s what a GC or agency asks to see before they take your bid seriously.
Source: COMMBUYS (Massachusetts) (bid BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131635), retrieved via the Massachusetts COMMBUYS open-bids board. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
