Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1045-BAW00-BAW01-126586
MassDEP Grant for Municipal Assistance Coordinator (MAC) Hosting
Posted
March 16, 2026
Respond By
March 30, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-1045-BAW00-BAW01-126586
NAICS
924110
This opportunity from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) seeks municipal or regional entities to host a Municipal Assistance Coordinator (MAC) for environmental waste reduction initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Bureau of Air and Waste - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is for service provision by eligible municipal or regional entities - Products/Services Requested: - Service: Hosting a Municipal Assistance Coordinator (MAC) - Purpose: Provide technical assistance to municipalities for waste reduction, recycling, composting, hazardous waste diversion, and fostering regional cooperation - Quantity: 1 (per host entity) - No part numbers or commercial products specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only municipalities, cities, towns, or regional planning agencies are eligible to apply - Focus on supporting local environmental programs and regional collaboration - Covers three MAC districts within Massachusetts - No equipment, hardware, or commercial product procurement is involved; this is a grant for technical assistance services
Description
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air and Waste is seeking applications from municipalities and regional planning agencies interested in hosting a Municipal Assistance Coordinator (MAC). MACs provide technical assistance to municipalities to reduce waste, increase recycling, composting, household hazardous waste diversion, and foster regional cooperation. Eligible applicants include municipal entities such as cities, towns, and regional agencies covering specified MAC districts. This solicitation is an open market grant opportunity with a response deadline of March 30, 2026.