RFI 51-26 Project Management Professional Training

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) issued Request for Information (RFI) 51-26 on March 23, 2026, seeking to identify qualified vendors capable of providing Project Management Professional (PMP) certification training programs. This RFI aims to support workforce development and project delivery objectives through comprehensive PMP certification preparation and exam readiness instruction. Respondents must address four primary categories of information: company qualifications and Project Management Institute (PMI) authorization status; administrative practices including enrollment procedures and Learning Management System (LMS) integration capabilities; instructional delivery methods, instructional materials, and cohort size recommendations; and instructor credentials and qualifications. Additional required information includes train-the-trainer program availability, exam preparation support and success guarantees, PMP application assistance, and representative pricing. Responses must not exceed 10 pages, excluding title pages and appendices, and all submissions must be conducted through COMMBUYS (Bid #BD-26-1206-40000-40000-126968). Key deadlines include written questions due by March 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., responses to questions posted by March 31, 2026, and RFI submissions due by April 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The MBTA will use RFI responses to evaluate marketplace offerings and determine whether to proceed with a formal Request for Proposal, with intent to notify all responding vendors of any subsequent RFP posting.

The RFI does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, incumbent vendors, or current contractor information. No existing infrastructure or technology requiring vendor integration is detailed in the procurement documents. Similarly, the RFI does not establish funding amounts, contract award values, or budget ranges, as these determinations will be made following the MBTA's review of submitted responses. No site visits or bidders' conferences are scheduled as part of this procurement process. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Ray Wise, Chief Procurement Officer, at rwise@mbta.com or through the COMMBUYS Helpdesk for additional clarification or technical assistance.