MassDOT Due Diligence Posting Construction Certificate Program

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking a vendor to deliver a comprehensive Construction Management Certificate Program for its employees, targeting four annual cohorts from January 2025 through September 2028. The program, currently proposed in partnership with Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT), will consist of a 7-week training curriculum featuring seven 5-hour live training modules delivered weekly at MassDOT Research and Materials in Hopkinton, MA. Each cohort will accommodate up to 35 participants and cover critical topics including project management, scheduling, finances, environmental compliance, safety, fraud training, and quality assurance/control. WIT will lead five modules, with MassDOT facilitating two additional modules. Participants will receive both printed and digital training materials, access to Brightspace learning management software, and earn 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon program completion. The procurement process requires interested vendors to submit competitive documentation through the COMMBUYS system demonstrating comparable or superior value to the proposed program, with responses due by 2:00 PM EST on December 11, 2024.

The contract opportunity appears open to qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. The total program cost is structured at $252,000, broken down into four annual payments of $63,000 per cohort, which translates to $1,800 per participant. While Wentworth Institute of Technology is currently proposed as the primary provider, the solicitation invites alternative vendors to demonstrate equivalent or enhanced program offerings. The procurement documents suggest a competitive process where vendors must prove their capability to deliver a comprehensive construction management training solution that meets MassDOT's specific educational and professional development needs. Vendors will need to demonstrate expertise in constructing a robust training curriculum, providing high-quality instructional materials, and supporting participant learning through both in-person and digital platforms. No incumbent vendor information is explicitly stated in the provided documents, and the opportunity appears to be a new initiative for MassDOT's employee training and development program.