Request for Proposals: 5,000 to 6,000 sf Office Space
Public Notice
Request for Proposals: 5,000 to 6,000 sf Office Space
The Metro North Regional Employment Board, Inc., d/b/a MassHire Metro North Workforce Board (MNWB), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) designed to solicit proposals from organizations interested in leasing 5,000 to 6,000 sq of office space. The desired occupancy date is July 1, 2025. MNWB is only considering leasing office space in the following communities, all of which offer MBTA Rapid Transit service: Cambridge, Malden, Medford, Revere, and Somerville. The RFP and related documentation can be accessed on the MNWB website: https://masshiremetronorth.org/. Proposals are due by January 20, 2024.
The primary objective of this RFP is to enable MNWB to vacate its current co-working space in Somerville and occupy a space that will satisfy the organization’s needs as it transitions from a predominately remote workforce to a hybrid one.
Please submit all questions to RDALTON@MASSHIREMETRONORTH.ORG
Proposal & Evaluation Process Timeline
Monday, December 23, 2024: MNWB RFP Release
Friday, January 10, 2025: Written Questions Due
Monday, January 20, 2025: Proposals Due by 5PM, ET
Request for Proposals: YouthWorks Program Providers 2025-2026
In preparation for submitting our annual response to the YouthWorks Request for Responses (RFR) issued by the Commonwealth Corporation, The Metro North Regional Employment Board, Inc. (Metro North REB), d/b/a MassHire Metro North Workforce Board (MNWB), is initiating a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. This process is designed to solicit applications from organizations and institutions interested in YouthWorks funding for the Metro North region for Program Year 2025-2026.
The primary objective of this RFP is to establish a high-quality YouthWorks program that benefits the youth of the Metro North region. Successful applicants will be included in MNWB’s regional application to Commonwealth Corporation’s YouthWorks RFR. If the application is approved, selected organizations will enter contracts with MNWB to deliver YouthWorks programming for PY25-26.
RESPONSE DUE: Monday, January 27th, 2025 by 5PM ET.
Please submit all questions to RFP@masshiremetronorth.org
Application & Evaluation Process Timeline
Monday, December 16th, 2024: MNWB RFP Release
Monday, January 6th, 2025: Q&A Webinar/Bidder’s Conference YW 25-26
Friday, January 10th, 2025: Written Questions due
Monday, January 13th, 2025: Letters of Intent Due
Please submit a letter of intent (Attachment 2) to the MassHire Metro North Workforce Board by 5:00 pm EST on January 13, 2025, to RFP@masshiremetronorth.org. Submission of a letter of intent is required. A bidder that fails to submit a letter of intent will not be considered.
Monday, January 27th, 2025: RFP Submission due by 5PM, ET.
To submit RFP proposals, please email rfp@masshiremetronorth.org ensuring “YouthWorks 25-26 RFP” is included in the subject line. Once MNWB has received and reviewed all proposals, applicants will be contacted with the following steps.
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025: Provider Application Status notification
Monday, February 10th, 2025: MWNB submits regional proposal with selected partners
(Anticipated) Thursday, March 6th, 2025: Application Status notification from the Commonwealth Corporation
(Anticipated) April 19th, 2025: Contract starts
(Anticipated) June 30th, 2026: Contract ends
