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EOLWD/DAS GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary Grants

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BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131264State & Local

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking to expand and diversify registered apprenticeship programs through the EOLWD/DAS GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary Grants, solicited under BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131264, with a priority application deadline of August 18, 2026, and a final deadline of March 1, 2027. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Administrative Offices, targets intermediaries capable of supporting the development, implementation, and scaling of apprenticeship initiatives across the state, with multiple awards anticipated. Proposals must be submitted through the state’s Commbuys platform, and performance will be based in Boston, Massachusetts, with all contractual obligations governed by the Commonwealth’s standardized terms and conditions established on October 25, 2019. These terms outline payment protocols, record-keeping obligations, confidentiality mandates, restrictions on subcontracting and assignment, and inspection rights, ensuring strict compliance with state laws and data protection standards. All selected grantees must comply with state procurement requirements by submitting a completed Massachusetts Substitute Form W-9 to verify taxpayer identification and tax classification, and provide a Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing to designate individuals legally empowered to execute binding agreements on their behalf. Additionally, recipients must complete the Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement Form to enable secure and timely disbursement of funds directly to their financial accounts. All documentation is subject to certification under penalty of perjury, and failure to submit accurate, current, and properly executed forms will result in delays or disqualification. This procurement is open to eligible entities working within the public education and workforce development sector, with an emphasis on reaching underrepresented populations and creating scalable pathways into high-demand industries.

General Info

Massachusetts seeks intermediaries to expand apprenticeships with grants due March 2027, requiring compliance and electronic fund setup.

Agency

Massachusetts → DAO01 - Department of Administrative OfficesView Agency

NAICS

611513 - Apprenticeship TrainingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Workforce Dev Boston, MA, 02114, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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GROW Intermediary Budget Worksheet

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BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131264 RFR: GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary Grants

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BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131264 Bid Solicitation - EOLWD/DAS GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary Grants

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BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131264 GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary RFR

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FY27 GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary Grants RFR BD-27-1043-DA001-32500-131264

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BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131264 RFR: GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary Grants

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Subrecipient Readiness Questionnaire for Federal Fund Management

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BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131264 Bid Solicitation

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GROW Intermediary Hub Pre-Bid Conference Slide Deck July 29, 2026

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GROW Intermediary Grant Application

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Intermediary Handbook for Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Massachusetts

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BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131264 Bid Solicitation

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form

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FY27 GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary Grants RFR BD-27-1043-DA001-32500-131264

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DAS FY27 Grow Intermediary Q&A Responses

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Standard Contract Form Instructions

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Subrecipient Readiness Questionnaire for Federal Fund Management

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FY24 Massachusetts Substitute Form W-9

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing

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FY24 Fillable EFT Authorization Agreement Form

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Commonwealth Terms and Conditions - Massachusetts State Contract

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AgencyMassachusetts → DAO01 - Department of Administrative Offices
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWorkforce Dev Boston, MA, 02114, USA
Organization / Agency
Massachusetts → DAO01 - Department of Administrative Offices
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Office AddressWorkforce Dev Boston, MA, 02114, USA
Contacts
Carol McQuilkenPurchaser

Full Description

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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

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