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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

26CISMMK2 | Teaching for Civic Empowerment | RFR

Solicitation: BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-125218
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_36a71c39fa9609394776
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 23, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 86, 13, 00.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-125218
Performance
Santilli Highway Everett, MA 02149
Response
Mar 23, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
Santilli Highway Everett, MA 02149
State: MA
Contracting office
Admin and Finance Unit 135 Santilli Highway Everett, MA 02149 US

Point of Contact

Name
Miesha M. Keita
Email
miesha.keita@mass.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Agency
DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Subagency
DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office
DOE01 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Contracting Office Address
Admin and Finance Unit 135 Santilli Highway Everett, MA 02149 US

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
7 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)
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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
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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
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MA20260025 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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ELECTRICIAN
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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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
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260017 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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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
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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
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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TOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (ZONE B) ZONE B- BARNSTABLE COUNTY (BARNSTABLE, BOURNE, FALMOUTH, MASHPEE, SANDWICH), BRISTOL COUNTY (ALL CITIES EXCEPT EASTON),AND NORFOLK COUNTY (BELLINGHAM, FRANKLIN, PLAINVILLE)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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OOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBOROUGH, HOLBROOK, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHAM, NORFOLK, NORWOOD, QUINCY, RANDOLPH, SHARON, STOUGHTON, WALPOLE, WELLESLEY, WESTWOOD, WEYMOUTH)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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URO, WELLFLEET AND YARMOUTH); BRISTOL (EASTON); ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, HOLBROOK, HULL, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHA
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Description

DESE seeks one or more vendors to support the implementation of a new initiative called Teaching for Civic Empowerment. The Teaching for Civic Empowerment initiative will strengthen and expand teacher capacity to provide high quality civics instruction by offering free and accessible professional learning that helps Massachusetts educators apply civics content and pedagogy in their classrooms. This bid is covered under the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high 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

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,515,474,911
Sector total $3,515,474,911 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,474,911)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking vendors to support its initiative, Teaching for Civic Empowerment, aimed at enhancing civics education for teachers. This initiative will provide free professional development resources to Massachusetts educators. The response deadline is set for March 23, 2026, giving potential bidders ample time to prepare their proposals.

civics educationteacher trainingprofessional developmenteducation consultingcurriculum developmentsource codes 86, 13, 00
What the buyer is trying to do

DESE aims to enlist one or more vendors to implement the Teaching for Civic Empowerment initiative, which will focus on strengthening teacher capabilities in delivering high-quality civics instruction within Massachusetts classrooms.

Who should pursue this
  • Organizations with expertise in civics education and pedagogy.
  • Providers of professional development training for teachers.
  • Educational consultants with a track record in curriculum development.
Work breakdown
  • Define professional learning objectives specific to civics education.
  • Develop training materials tailored for Massachusetts educators.
  • Implement training sessions and workshops for teachers in civics content and pedagogy.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments.
  • Provide ongoing support and resources for educators post-training.
Response package checklist
  • Complete proposal detailing expertise and experience in civics education.
  • Budget and pricing information for training services.
  • Sample training materials or past work for similar projects.
  • Biographies of key staff members who will be involved.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) bidding requirements.
Pricing strategy
  • Consider a tiered pricing model based on the scope of services offered.
  • Account for potential indirect costs related to materials and training.
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local educational organizations for outreach and implementation.
  • Collaborate with other vendors who have complementary services in education.
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential difficulty in measuring the immediate impact of training on civics instruction.
  • Risk of inadequate participation from teachers in training sessions.
Smart questions to ask
  • What metrics will be used to measure success of the initiative?
  • Are there existing curricula that the training should align with?
  • What support will be available from DESE during the project?
Source coverage notes

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  • Scope of specific deliverables is not fully detailed.
  • No information on budget or funding limits available.
  • Lack of clarity on evaluation criteria for proposals.
  • No specified requirements for vendor qualifications or certifications.
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