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Department of Children and Families

Support & Stabilization RFR

Solicitation: BD-24-1034-0009-DSS09-102793
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_ddb6a81597e9647c0918
DepartmentDepartment of Children and FamiliesStateMAPostedDueJun 30, 2033, 02:00 PM UTCCloses in 2592 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Department of Children and Families. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2033.

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Solicitation
BD-24-1034-0009-DSS09-102793
Performance
MA
Response
Jun 30, 2033, 02:00 PM UTC
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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

Applicable wage determinations

Best public WD match for the notice location and scope.

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
24 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 22 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
Rate
CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260023 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES)
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260017 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
Rate
OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
Rate
OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
Rate
OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
+4 more occupation rates in this WD

Description

Initial Response are due August 16, 2024 at 2PM. The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF or the Department) seeks providers that will deliver a variety of Support & Stabilization (S&S) services tailored to match the individual strengths and needs of children and families served by the Department and designed to achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for children.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$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.

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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.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
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 16, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families is seeking providers to deliver Support & Stabilization services designed to enhance the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. Initial responses are due by August 16, 2024, at 2 PM. This opportunity is SBPP eligible, which opens it up to a range of small businesses.

Support and StabilizationChild Welfare ServicesFamily Support ProgramsPermanency Planning
What the buyer is trying to do

The DCF aims to find qualified providers who can tailor Support & Stabilization services to the individual needs of children and families, ensuring that they achieve optimal safety and well-being outcomes.

Who should pursue this
  • Small businesses experienced in child welfare services
  • Organizations with a history of providing family stabilization services
  • Providers with expertise in individualized care plans
Work breakdown
  • Assessing individual strengths and needs of families
  • Developing support plans tailored to families
  • Implementing stabilization strategies
  • Monitoring and evaluating service effectiveness
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal form
  • Evidence of qualifications and experience
  • Proposed service delivery plan
  • Pricing structure for services
  • References from previous clients
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Confirm SBPP eligibility for small business participation
  • Adhere strictly to the proposal submission timeline
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing aligned with similar service providers
  • Ensure cost breakdown is clear for each service component
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with experienced nonprofits in child welfare
  • Consider teaming with technology firms for data management solutions to enhance service delivery
Risks and watchouts
  • Tight submission timeline could lead to rushed proposals
  • Need to clearly differentiate from other service providers
  • Risk of misalignment with DCF's specific needs and outcomes
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific outcomes does DCF prioritize in their Support & Stabilization services?
  • Can DCF provide data on previous service effectiveness for similar initiatives?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • No specified location for service delivery
  • Details on the evaluation criteria for proposals
  • Information about how many providers DCF intends to select
  • Clarification on the exact content required in the proposal
  • Insights into how past performance will be considered during evaluations
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