Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
24 occupation rates available in the full WD.
DCF Trauma-Informed Design Services
Solicitation: BD-26-1034-0009-DSS09-127898
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_b405ffcffc8c9a90ee86
Department • Department of Children and FamiliesState • MAPosted • —Due • Jun 04, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC• Closes in 9 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Children and Families. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 04, 2026.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1034-0009-DSS09-127898
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jun 04, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Jennifer Morales
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Children and Families
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Jennifer Morales
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
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
DCF Trauma-Informed Design Services
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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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The DCF Central Office is soliciting trauma-informed design services aimed at transforming spaces for children, youth, and families. The contract seeks a designer with demonstrable expertise in adaptive reuse and retrofit of both interior and exterior environments. The response deadline is set for May 21, 2026, opening opportunities for specialized firms to engage with the state's design needs.
trauma-informed designadaptive reuseinterior retrofitchildren and youth servicesdesign expertise
What the buyer is trying to do
The buyer aims to enhance spaces through design that supports trauma-informed care for children, youth, and families. This involves rethinking existing structures to improve usability and accessibility for the populations served by the Department.
Who should pursue this
- Design firms with trauma-informed care experience
- Companies specializing in adaptive reuse projects
- Firms with a portfolio in interior and exterior transformations
Work breakdown
- Identify existing spaces needing transformation
- Develop design proposals that align with trauma-informed care principles
- Manage adaptive reuse and retrofit projects
- Coordinate with DCF stakeholders for project approval
- Conduct site assessments and present recommendations
Response package checklist
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant experience
- Design approach explaining trauma-informed principles
- Team qualifications and relevant past projects
- Cost proposal for design services
- Project timeline and milestones
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Adhere to DCF guidelines for child-friendly environments
- Ensure designs meet local building codes and safety regulations
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive pricing based on service complexity and market standards
- Provide tiered pricing options for different project phases
Teaming and subs
- Consider partnering with child welfare consultants for insights
- Engage local contractors familiar with adaptive reuse
Risks and watchouts
- Changes in DCF regulations may impact design requirements
- Potential project delays due to stakeholder approvals
Smart questions to ask
- What specific outcomes does DCF envision for these design services?
- Are there existing constraints on space utilization that we should be aware of?
- What is the budget range allocated for this project?
Source coverage notes
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- Complete construction budget details
- Specific performance site locations
- List of key DCF stakeholders
- Details on the project approval timeline
- Clarification on whether multiple contracts will be awarded
- Performance period specifics
- Information on potential future projects
- Requirements for sustainability in design
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