Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1078-ORI1A-ORI-132460
Solicitation for Skill Training and Employment Pathways (STEP) Program for Refugees and Immigrants
Posted
August 14, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
BD-27-1078-ORI1A-ORI-132460
NAICS
624310
This solicitation from the Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) in Boston, Massachusetts seeks qualified service providers for the Skill Training and Employment Pathways (STEP) Program. - Government Buyer: - Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI), Purchasing Department, Boston, MA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Vocational Skills Training (VST) and related support services for refugees and immigrants - Single service line item: STEP Program - Collaborative partnership model required for service delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Providers must submit proposal attachments including: bidders cover page, training log, performance measures, program budget, service delivery plan, prompt payment discount form, and financial qualification form (if applicable) - Focus on employment pathways and skills development for the target population - Open to qualified service providers with relevant experience
Description
The Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) is soliciting proposals for the Skill Training and Employment Pathways (STEP) Program. This program is designed to provide Vocational Skills Training (VST) and related support services to refugees and immigrants through a collaborative partnership model. The solicitation includes requirements for various attachments and forms related to the program. The bid is open and due by September 11, 2026, with services to be provided at the Office for Refugees and Immigrants in Boston, MA.