About this opportunity
AI summaryThe New York State Department of Labor seeks bids for a statewide workforce lifecycle tracking system for infrastructure projects (NY Builds). The platform must feature a matching engine for the unionized building trades workforce and apprenticeship pipeline, a predictive labor-needs layer, employer job order intake, training provider tracking, assessment tools, and automated full-service customer tracking. The system must also support Eightfold or an equivalent master subscription agreement. Bidders must submit questions by November 16, 2026. Bids are due by December 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET to the Harriman State Office Campus address in Albany, NY; email submissions are not acceptable. The buyer will evaluate proposals on a pass/fail basis against mandatory eligibility requirements, awarding one contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest grand total cost. The contract term is five years upon execution, with an optional 12-month extension.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- New York State Department of Labor
- Solicitation No.
- Z-142
Scope of work
- Workforce matching engine tracking unionized trades and apprenticeship pipeline
- Predictive layer connecting future labor needs to training pipeline
- Job order intake from employers, builders, and subcontractors
- Tracking traditional and non-traditional training and educational providers
- Tools for unions and apprenticeship support to identify qualifying job seekers
- Public-facing mobile-enabled portal supporting English and top sixteen languages
- Ingestion and validation of quarterly Unemployment Insurance wage record data
- Professional implementation services, change management, training, and knowledge transfer
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Eligibility Requirements | Pass/Fail |
| Lowest Grand Total Cost | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a NYS certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business at time of bid submission
- Must be authorized reseller of Eightfold AI Inc. or provide equivalent software and services
- Must already support single sign-on via the NY.GOV Authentication System at time of bid submission
- Proposed team members must be trained professional service providers meeting technical and training qualifications
- Subcontractors must be authorized to do business in NYS
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Cover Pages 1 and 2 of IFB
- Attachment 2 - Bidder Certified Statements
- Technical Proposal narrative and cover letter
- Attachment 4 - Cost Proposal or Attachment 4a - Cost Proposal or Equivalent
- Attachment N - Eightfold or Equivalent Master Subscription Agreement
- Attachment A - New York State and Federal Certifications
- Attachment D - Vendor Responsibility
- Appendix MWBE-1 - MWBE EEO Policy Statement and Appendix MWBE-2 - Staffing Plan
- Appendix MWBE-4 - MWBE Utilization Plan (or Appendix MWBE-5 Waiver)
- Appendix SDVOB-1 - SDVOB Utilization Plan
Key dates
- Bid Opening Date
- December 9, 2026 3:00PM, ET
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy with electronic media copies on USB flash drives (Email bid submissions are NOT acceptable)
- Instructions
- Send to Harriman State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 465, Albany, NY 12226. Submit Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, and Administrative Proposal each as two hard copies (one with original signatures) plus one searchable PDF copy on USB 2 or 3 flash drive.
Contract details
- Term
- Upon execution of contract for a period of five (5) years, with an option to extend for one (1) additional period not to exceed twelve (12) months
- Set-aside / preference
- NYS certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
- Place of performance
- All NYS data ingested must be hosted and maintained within the Continental United States (CONUS)
- Insurance and bonding
- Business Automobile Liability Insurance Attestation (Attachment H) and insurance documents per Appendix GTC Sections 2.7 and 2.8 due upon tentative award
- Funding
- NYSDOL federal workforce grants