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MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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RFP 2026-311 Small Business Technical Assistance Program
Solicitation: BD-26-1145-1145C-1145L-125647
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_49e9ade3dd8c003ca017
Source codes • 80, 10, 15Department • City of ChelseaAgency • 1145CONVD - PurchasingState • MAPosted • Feb 19, 2026, 02:00 PM UTCDue • Mar 05, 2026, 11:00 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 80, 10, 15.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1145-1145C-1145L-125647
- Performance
- Chelsea, MA 02150
- Response
- Mar 05, 2026, 11:00 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
Rate
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 by visiting the City of Chelsea'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
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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
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The City of Chelsea is seeking proposals for the Small Business Technical Assistance Program under RFP 2026-311, with a response deadline of March 5, 2026. This initiative aims to enhance technical assistance for small businesses, as indicated by the provided UNSPSC code, which focuses on technical consulting services. Interested bidders can find more details on the City of Chelsea's purchasing webpage starting February 5, 2026.
Small Business AssistanceTechnical Assistance ProgramChelsea RFP 2026-311Economic Developmentsource codes 80, 10, 15
What the buyer is trying to do
The buyer is aiming to contract services that will provide technical assistance to small businesses, enhancing their operational effectiveness and sustainability.
Who should pursue this
- Consulting firms specializing in small business development
- Organizations with experience in technical assistance delivery
- Non-profits focusing on economic development
Work breakdown
- Review current small business needs
- Develop tailored assistance programs
- Implement support initiatives
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness
Response package checklist
- Executive Summary
- Detailed Approach to Technical Assistance
- Qualifications of Key Personnel
- Budget Overview
- References
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Ensure compliance with local and state regulations
- Adhere to any specified reporting requirements
- Follow guidelines for minority-owned and women-owned business participation if applicable
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive pricing due to potential budget constraints of the city
- Evaluate costs based on expected deliverables and outcomes
Teaming and subs
- Potential partnership with local economic development agencies
- Subcontracting with minority or women-owned businesses to enhance compliance and outreach
Risks and watchouts
- Complexity in meeting city-specific compliance requirements
- Potential changes in local regulations affecting service delivery
- Limited budget for small business programs may restrict expectations
Smart questions to ask
- What specific outcomes does the City of Chelsea expect from this program?
- Are there existing models or frameworks you would like to replicate?
- What reporting metrics will be prioritized to assess success?
Source coverage notes
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- No specific location for performance is provided
- Lack of details on available budget or funding
- No information on evaluation criteria for proposals
- Absence of history or background on previous programs
- No clear definition of deliverables or service expectations
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