Request for Proposals: Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs (FY26)

MassCEC seeks qualified consultants to provide technical assistance across two strands supporting workforce development initiatives. Strand A focuses on accelerating coordinated, high-quality support for underrepresented clean-energy businesses by assisting with program development, convening, and continuous improvement across the Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support (CUBS) Hub-and-Spoke ecosystem. Strand B provides direct technical assistance for recipients of MassCEC's Student and Young Adult (SYA) grants through SYA Awareness and Training and Climate Service Corps programs, including design of virtual and in-person group technical assistance offerings and support for broader SYA program development and improvement efforts.

Applicants must submit separate applications for each strand they are proposing services for. The RFP was released on August 29, 2025, with an optional webinar held on September 10, 2025. Services are expected to start by the beginning of calendar year 2026, with funding guaranteed through FY26 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). Applicants should clarify availability for potential continuation into FY27 if funding becomes available. MassCEC's fiscal year runs through June 30.

Strong applicants should demonstrate clear knowledge and expertise in Massachusetts workforce systems, markets, or clean energy industry ecosystems. While a Massachusetts-based office is not required, there are expectations that consultants participate in in-person meetings or events. Applicants may apply for multiple scopes of work and current MassCEC professional services contractors are eligible to apply for additional scopes.