26MACISCS5 | Educator Preparation Alternative Assessment Attestations | (MA)

Solicitation: BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-127733

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Notice ID: ma_commbuys_433761e0c80aae8f4b94

Department • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education State • MAPosted • —Due • Mar 20, 2031, 12:00 PM UTC• Closes in 1759 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822

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Federal opportunity from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 20, 2031.

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Solicitation: BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-127733
Performance: MA
Response: Mar 20, 2031, 12:00 PM UTC

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Place of performance

Contracting office

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Point of Contact

Name

Deborah Dahl

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Phone

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Agency & Office

Department

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Agency

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Subagency

Not available

Office

Deborah Dahl

Contracting Office Address

Not available

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MA20260006 (Rev 2)

Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11

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MA20260006 (Rev 2)

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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11

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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED

Base $30.86Fringe $14.15

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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

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MA20260007 (Rev 1)

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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin

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CARPENTER

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inges POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY

Base $46.38Fringe $31.04

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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (4) ROLLER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY

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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)

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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

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Description

26MACISCS5 | Educator Preparation Alternative Assessment Attestations | (MA)

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

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Market snapshot

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12-month awarded value

$3,516,281,615

Sector total $3,516,281,615 • Share 100.0%

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Median

$350,000

P10–P90

$32,459–$3,347,126

Volatility

Volatile200%

Market composition

NAICS share of sector

A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.

100.0%

Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)

+100%($3,516,281,615)

Deal sizing

$350,000 median

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Apr 12, 2026

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Executive summary

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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is requesting proposals from sponsoring organizations for educator preparation attestations following newly updated regulations. These attestations will be alternatives to the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). Proposals are due by March 20, 2031, allowing time for qualified organizations to prepare comprehensive submissions.

Educator preparationAlternative assessmentsMTELDESELicensureMassachusetts education

What the buyer is trying to do

DESE aims to expand the options for educator preparation by allowing alternative assessments for licensure, thus increasing access and flexibility for prospective educators in Massachusetts.

Who should pursue this

Educational institutions
Training organizations
Assessment providers
Consulting firms with education expertise

Work breakdown

Review updated DESE regulations
Develop alternative assessment frameworks
Create validation processes for attestations
Draft proposal documentation
Prepare for potential audits and compliance checks

Response package checklist

Cover letter
Detailed proposal outlining assessment methodologies
Compliance to DESE regulations
Evidence of organizational capacity
References from previous similar projects

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Compliance notes

Must align with new DESE regulations
Ensure adherence to state educational standards
Documented evidence of successful assessment outcomes

Pricing strategy

Consider competitive pricing relative to existing MTEL costs
Include provisions for per-candidate fees

Teaming and subs

Partner with local universities for credibility
Engage local education experts for curriculum insights
Consider subcontracting assessment development to specialized firms

Risks and watchouts

Changes in DESE regulations could impact existing proposals
Potential scrutiny or audits from the state
Market competition from established assessment providers

Smart questions to ask

What specific alternative assessments will DESE approve?
How does DESE evaluate the effectiveness of these alternative assessments?
What is the expected timeline for approval of submitted proposals?

Source coverage notes

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Link to specific DESE regulations for alternative assessments
Detailed evaluation criteria for proposals
Number of organizations expected to be selected
Budgetary constraints or limits on funding
Any prior examples of successful attestations offered

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