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MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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RFP 2026-309 SUBSTITUTE STAFFING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICE
Solicitation: BD-26-1145-1145C-1145L-125630
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_7c9d807a20f7917f18df
Source codes • 86, 13, 20Department • City of ChelseaAgency • 1145CONVD - PurchasingState • MAPosted • Feb 19, 2026, 12:08 PM UTCDue • Mar 05, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC• ExpiredBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from 1145CONVD - Purchasing • City of Chelsea. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 05, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 86, 13, 20.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1145-1145C-1145L-125630
- Performance
- Chelsea, MA 02150
- Response
- Mar 05, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
Chelsea, MA 02150
State: MA
Contracting office
500 Broadway City Hall Room #204 Chelsea, MA 02150 US
Point of Contact
Name
Ledia Koco
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
City of Chelsea
Agency
1145CONVD - Purchasing
Subagency
1145CONVD - Purchasing
Office
1145L - Default Data Conversion Location
Contracting Office Address
500 Broadway City Hall Room #204 Chelsea, MA 02150 US
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MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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MA20260023 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
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Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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MA20260017 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
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Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
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Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
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Description
Starting 2/5/26, can be found on the City's website at: https://www.chelseama.gov/departments/purchasing/current_bids___solicitations.php
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$316,256 - $374,822
Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.
Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows
This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216–$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 25, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini
The opportunity involves RFP 2026-309 for Substitute Staffing and Management Services, expected to begin on 2/5/2026. The purchasing department, 1145CONVD, is seeking vendors to provide these essential services. Responses are due by March 5, 2026, at 10:30 AM, making this a critical timeframe for interested bidders.
staffing servicesmanagement servicesRFP 2026-309Chelsea MAsubstitute staffsource codes 86, 13, 20
What the buyer is trying to do
The buyer is aiming to secure substitute staffing and management services, ensuring continuity in their operations as per the needs outlined in the RFP.
Who should pursue this
- Staffing agencies with experience in substitute staffing
- Companies with proven management service records
- Vendors familiar with municipal procurement processes
Work breakdown
- Review RFP requirements and compliance measures
- Prepare response documentation including proposals and resumes
- Develop pricing strategy for staffing services
- Plan for service delivery during the contract period
Response package checklist
- Completed Proposal Form
- Resumes of proposed staff
- Company qualifications
- Detailed pricing structure
- References from similar contracts
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Ensure adherence to NAICS and UNSPSC codes related to staffing services
- Align proposal with local procurement policies
Pricing strategy
- Competitive pricing with clear breakdown of costs
- Consider volume discounts if applicable
Teaming and subs
- Partner with local staffing agencies for better insights
- Subcontract roles to enhance service delivery capabilities
Risks and watchouts
- Tight response deadline could affect quality of proposals
- Potential competition from established local agencies
- Regulatory compliance in service delivery
Smart questions to ask
- What specific qualifications does the agency prioritize for substitute staff?
- Are there any pre-bid meetings planned to clarify expectations?
- How will performance be evaluated during the contract?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Contract value is unclear
- Specific performance metrics not detailed
- Information on local workforce requirements missing
- Details of expected substitute roles not provided
- No clarification on contract duration
- No previous performance records shared
- Regulatory compliance details are not defined
- Potential for renewal terms not described
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