RFI 109-26 Customized Cost Estimating Training.pdf

MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Construction Cost Estimating Training and Instructional Delivery

Services

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION #109-26

COMMBUYS Bid # BD-27-1206-40000-40000-131794

Contact Person:

Amy Reinhart Strategic Sourcing Manager Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 10 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 areinhart@mbta.com

ISSUE DATE: 8/13/2026

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Customized Training Services and LMS-Integrated Instructional Delivery

RFI #109-26 / COMMBUYS Bid # BD-27-1206-40000-40000-131794

Purchasing Department MBTA Procurement & Logistics Address 10 Park Plaza City, State Zip Code Boston, MA 02116 Procurement Contact Person Amy Reinhart E-Mail Address areinhart@mbta.com

1. Description or Purpose of Request for Information:

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking information regarding instructor-led training programs in construction cost estimating that may support the Authority's workforce development and capital delivery objectives.

Specifically, the MBTA is interested in learning about instructional approaches, customization capabilities, implementation best practices, and administrative processes that support effective delivery of construction cost estimating training for transportation and public-sector organizations.

The MBTA is interested in understanding current industry best practices. Similar training programs at the MBTA are typically:

• Administered in coordination with MBTA Learning & Organizational Development (LOD); and

• Managed through CareerLINE, the MBTA's Learning Management System (LMS), for participant registration, completion tracking, and training records.

2. Requested Information (RFI Response):

Please submit a response of not more than 10 pages. Material such as a title page, table of contents, and supplemental material or appendices do not count toward that limit.

Response should be submitted through COMMBUYS and should address the following topics:

Company Qualifications

1. Describe your organization's experience delivering construction cost estimating training for public-sector agencies, transportation organizations, or other large, complex organizations.

2. Describe the qualifications and experience of your organization in developing customized training programs for owner agencies and infrastructure organizations.

Program Administration

3. Describe your approach to participant registration, attendance tracking, completion reporting, and integration with client Learning Management Systems (LMS), where applicable.

4. Describe your experience working with enterprise learning management systems and supporting organizations with centralized training administration.

Instructional Delivery

5. Describe the instructional delivery models your organization offers (in-person, virtual instructor-led, hybrid, or other).

6. Describe your recommended course duration, scheduling approach, and class size for construction cost estimating training.

7. Describe the instructional methods used during training, including interactive exercises, facilitated discussion, practical application, simulations, or other adult learning techniques.

Instructor Qualifications

8. Describe the qualifications, certifications, and industry experience required of your instructors.

9. Describe your instructors' experience teaching construction cost estimating concepts within transportation, transit, public works, or other infrastructure environments.

Curriculum & Customization

10. Describe your approach to customizing course content for individual clients, including incorporating agency-specific projects, organizational challenges, and operational environments.

11. Describe how real-world case studies, participant experiences, and organization-specific scenarios are incorporated into your instructional approach.

12. Please provide a representative course outline or agenda, including learning objectives, instructional topics, and estimated course duration.

Participant Learning & Outcomes

13. Describe how your instructional approach reinforces practical application of construction cost estimating concepts beyond classroom instruction.

14. Describe any participant assessments, evaluations, coaching, post-course resources, or follow-up support provided to reinforce learning outcomes.

Information Security

15. Briefly describe your information security controls and processes.

16. Describe what types of Information Security certifications/attestations your organization maintain?

Financial Considerations

17. Please provide representative pricing information for your instructional solutions, including available pricing models, instructional materials, travel costs (if applicable), and any additional fees.

3. Next Steps

Upon receipt of responses, the MBTA may request additional information through email or virtual meeting.

Responses to this RFI will be used to understand current capabilities and determine the merits of moving forward with a Request for Proposal (RFP). If the decision is to move forward, the MBTA will develop and refine business requirements. Any RFP will be posted on COMMBUYS, and the MBTA will endeavor to notify all companies that respond to this RFI.

4. RFI Calendar

Procurement Activity Date Time

RFI Published 13 August 2026 5:00 pm

Deadline for Submission of Questions through COMMBUYS “Bid Q&A”

19 August 2026 5:00 pm

Response to Questions Posted Online 20 August 2026

Deadline for Responses (“Bid Opening Date/Time” in COMMBUYS)

28 August 2026 3:00 pm

Responders are required to monitor COMMBUYS for changes to the RFI calendar for this Bid.

5. Online Questions (Bid Q&A)

Written Questions must be entered through the “Bid Q&A” tab for the Bid in COMMBUYS no later than the Questions Due date and time indicated in the RFI Calendar (above). The MBTA reserves the right not to respond to questions submitted after this date. It is the Responder’s responsibility to verify questions were successfully posted on COMMBUYS.

Written Responses to Questions will be posted on the Bid Q&A Tab in COMMBUYS on or about the “Response to Questions Posted Online” date indicated in the RFI Calendar (above).