Through this RFP, MassCEC seeks a consultant team to produce a reflective workforce development report focused on the Vineyard Wind 1 project. The report is intended to preserve institutional knowledge, surface lessons learned, and translate those lessons into actionable guidance for future offshore wind workforce development efforts.
RFP Schedule
| Process Step | Timing |
|---|---|
| Release of RFP | March 16, 2026 |
| Questions due to MassCEC via email to OffshoreWind@masscec.com | March 27, 2026 |
| Questions with Answers Posted to MassCEC Website | April 3, 2026 |
| Proposals Due | April 6, 2026 by 11:59 PM |
| Interviews of Top Applicants | Week of April 13th |
| Notification of Award | April 2026 |
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Application Process
Applicants must submit a complete proposal package by email in PDF format to OffshoreWind@MassCEC.com by the deadline.
Applications must include the following components:
- Cover Letter
- Project Narrative
- Team Qualifications
- Project Schedule
- Budget and Cost Narrative
- Authorized Applicant’s Signature and Acceptance Form (Attachment 1)
- Optional DEI and/or Environmental Justice Statement
- Disclosure of Generative AI Use (If applicable)
Under no circumstances will MassCEC accept responses past the deadline.
Application Materials
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- Capacity for Climate-Critical Educators and Trainers: $400,000
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