Work Authorization Legal Counsel

What the solicitation documents require

We read the solicitation documents for this bid (11 documents, 56 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.

Due date and time

• Quotes and bid responses are due November 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET (Bid Opening Date/Time in COMMBUYS). (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 7)

How to submit

• Only electronic quotes submitted via COMMBUYS will be accepted. (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 6)

Questions deadline

• Questions must be submitted through COMMBUYS Bid Q&A by October 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 7)

Licenses and certifications

• SBPP participants must be marked as SBPP-registered in COMMBUYS and have their principal place of business in Massachusetts. (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 5)
• Non-profit firms must be registered with the MA Attorney General's Office, be up to date on filings, and be tax exempt under Section 501(c). (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 5)

Contract term

• Initial term is 8 months with no renewal options; maximum contract duration is 8 months. (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 3)

Forms to return

• Appendix A: Required Specifications. (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 10)
• Appendix B: Electronic Quote Submission Instructions. (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 10)

Scope highlights

• Secure outside immigration law counsel to advise EOTSS on whether sponsorship is available and advisable for the position(s) and individual(s) under consideration. (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 3)
• Review facts on the work position(s), duties, qualifications, employment arrangement, and current immigration and work authorization status of the worker(s). (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 3)
• Evaluate immigration pathways, including H-1B, covering eligibility, filing requirements, timing, numerical limits or exemptions, and state agency employer issues. (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 3)
• Identify employer obligations, including wage and recruitment requirements, record keeping, filing fees, compliance duties, and limits on who may pay costs. (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 3)
• Provide a written recommendation comparing options, with uncertainties, risks, estimated timelines, government and legal fees, and information needed from the agency. (RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx, p. 3)

Documents we read

• Commonwealth Terms and Conditions~1.pdf 2 pages
• Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing - Corporations~1.pdf 1 page
• Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing - Sole Proprietors~1.pdf 1 page
• EFT Form~3.pdf 3 pages
• Environmental Practices Form~2.xlsx 16 pages
• Massachusetts Substitute W9~1.pdf 6 pages
• Prompt Pay Discount Form~2.pdf 1 page
• Standard Contract Form Instructions~1.pdf 11 pages
• Standard Contract Form~5.pdf 2 pages
• Statement of Work Template~6.docx 3 pages
• RFR-27-05773 Work Authorization Counsel Support~1.docx 10 pages