Minority- and Women-Owned Workforce Supplier (Labor Pool Support)

The contract requires the supply of qualified laborers to support projects under the Cambridge Employment Plan with specific demographic targets of 25 percent minority worker hours and 10 percent women worker hours. Performance will be strictly tracked and reported to ensure compliance with these workforce diversity goals. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 238990, issued by the Massachusetts Public Works agency, and is intended to build a labor pool that aligns with local employment equity objectives. All providers must demonstrate the ability to recruit, hire, and maintain a workforce that meets or exceeds these benchmarks while submitting regular data on workforce composition. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026. The place of performance is within Cambridge, Massachusetts, though specific address details are not provided. There is no set-aside designation or additional eligibility requirements specified beyond the labor diversity metrics. Interested parties must respond through the designated procurement portal and are expected to have systems in place for accurate, auditable reporting of worker demographics throughout the duration of the subcontract. The contract emphasizes accountability and transparency in achieving inclusive hiring outcomes without referencing specific funding sources or award criteria beyond the workforce targets.