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MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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DCF Parenting Capacity Evaluation
Solicitation: BD-22-1034-0009-DSS09-65235
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_4aff335e7902a08cd8e1
Department • Department of Children and FamiliesState • MAPosted • —Due • Jun 30, 2030, 02:00 PM UTC• Closes in 1496 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Children and Families. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2030.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-22-1034-0009-DSS09-65235
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jun 30, 2030, 02:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Luz Rivera Marin
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Children and Families
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Luz Rivera Marin
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
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
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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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
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks proposals from Bidders qualified to conduct culturally and linguistically competent and impartial parenting capacity evaluations. Approved Bidders will form a pool of provider resources across the Commonwealth available to conduct parenting capacity evaluations in response to referrals submitted by one of DCF 29 Area Offices.
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
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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
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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The DCF is seeking proposals for conducting culturally and linguistically competent parenting capacity evaluations across its 29 Area Offices. Successful bidders will be included in a provider resource pool across Massachusetts. The proposal deadline is set for June 30, 2030, emphasizing the need for prospective bidders to prepare comprehensive evaluations in alignment with DCF's standards.
parenting capacity evaluationculturally competent assessmentsDCF evaluationsfamily servicesMassachusetts DCF contracts
What the buyer is trying to do
The Department of Children and Families aims to establish a pool of qualified providers for impartial parenting capacity evaluations which will serve various area offices across the Commonwealth.
Who should pursue this
- Organizations with experience in parenting evaluations
- Providers familiar with DCF policies and processes
- Bidders who can demonstrate cultural competency in evaluations
Work breakdown
- Conduct detailed parenting capacity evaluations
- Ensure evaluations are culturally and linguistically appropriate
- Submit evaluations based on specific DCF referrals
- Participate in a provider pool for resource sharing across area offices
- Maintain compliance with DCF standards and reporting requirements
Response package checklist
- Detailed description of relevant experience and qualifications
- Methodology for conducting evaluations
- Sample evaluation reports or case studies
- Staff qualifications and training procedures
- References from previous clients or similar projects
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Evaluations must adhere to DCF's quality standards
- Cultural competency must be demonstrated in submitted proposals
- All bidders must comply with state and federal regulations regarding family services
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive pricing while ensuring quality assessments
- Potential for multiple contracts depending on area office needs
- Pricing models should align with DCF's budgetary frameworks
Teaming and subs
- Consider partnering with local community organizations for cultural insights
- Opportunity for subcontracting with specialists in psychological assessments
- Form consortia with experienced evaluators to enhance service coverage
Risks and watchouts
- Potential delays in evaluations if not adequately staffed
- Risk of non-compliance with DCF standards affecting contract outcomes
- Cultural misunderstandings if not sufficiently addressed in evaluations
Smart questions to ask
- What specific evaluation frameworks or tools does DCF prefer?
- How does DCF measure the success of evaluations conducted?
- Are there any specific training programs DCF recommends for evaluators?
Source coverage notes
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- Detailed scope of evaluation criteria
- Information about previous contracts or evaluations performed
- Clarification on the evaluation process and timelines
- Budget constraints or funding details for the project
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