Cost Template_Wage Transparency Data.docx

This document is a cost template for a state contract opportunity from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) for the collection and analysis of wage transparency data, referenced as COMMBUYS Bid# BD-25-1043-DAO01-32500-108881. The selected contractor will be responsible for ingesting, synthesizing, and analyzing confidential data from covered employers, including PDFs, handwritten forms, and EEOC submissions, to ensure high accuracy levels and compliance with the timing requirements under the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act. The contract duration is 2 years with options to renew for up to an additional 10 years, and the potential award value is not specified. Proposals are due by November 13, 2024.

The cost template outlines the following cost categories: Secure Data Ingestion, Data Analysis and Reporting, Administrative Support & Project Management, Proposed Additional Activities, and Other Costs. The Commonwealth has set a preference for small businesses headquartered in Massachusetts, as defined by the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), which will be given priority in the evaluation criteria. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical and operational factors, with pricing to be ranked in reverse order, and the contract awarded to the bidder that provides the best overall value to the Commonwealth.