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Department of Mental Health

DMH CLIENT GROCERY PURCHASE MASTER AGREEMENT RFR

Solicitation: BD-19-1022-DMH08-8210C-36267
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_95d413209e2c8edbecab
DepartmentDepartment of Mental HealthStateMAPostedDueApr 30, 2028, 04:00 PM UTCCloses in 705 daysBid range$263,959 - $312,841
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Department of Mental Health. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 30, 2028.

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Solicitation
BD-19-1022-DMH08-8210C-36267
Performance
MA
Response
Apr 30, 2028, 04:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Greg Drouin
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Mental Health
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Greg Drouin
Contracting Office Address
Not available

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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3 more WD matches and 5 more rate previews.
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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
Rate
CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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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
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MA20260007 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
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
Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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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

The Department of Mental Health seeks to establish a Master Agreement (MA) which will consist of pre-qualified vendors to allow for staff and clients of the Department to purchase groceries, personal care products and typical household items.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$263,959 - $312,841

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
$263,959
Target
$279,322
Premium
$312,841
Labor
$13,680
Direct
$183,000
Burden
$29,383
Fee + reserve
$32,919
Target $279,322Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions3 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
$3,516,281,615
Sector total $3,516,281,615 • Share 100.0%
Live
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%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,516,281,615)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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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 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Department of Mental Health is issuing a Request for Responses (RFR) to establish a Master Agreement for grocery and household item purchases. This agreement will cater to staff and clients, ensuring access to essential products. The RFR is open until April 30, 2028, marking a significant opportunity for vendors specializing in grocery and personal care items to align with state needs.

Master Agreementgrocery purchasinghousehold itemspersonal care productsvendor pre-qualification
What the buyer is trying to do

The Department aims to pre-qualify vendors for a streamlined purchasing process, enabling both staff and clients to obtain groceries, personal care products, and household items easily.

Who should pursue this
  • Grocery suppliers and distributors.
  • Companies offering personal care and household items.
  • Vendors with experience in government contracts.
Work breakdown
  • Define requirements for grocery and household products.
  • Establish vendor pre-qualification criteria.
  • Implement a procurement system for client and staff purchases.
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal submission form.
  • Vendor qualifications documentation.
  • Pricing schema for items offered.
  • References from similar contracts.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Adhere to state procurement guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards for products offered.
Pricing strategy
  • Competitive pricing to align with state budgets.
  • Consider volume discounts for large cooperative purchases.
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local grocery chains for logistical support.
  • Collaborate with distributors for broader product ranges.
Risks and watchouts
  • Market fluctuations in grocery pricing.
  • Changes in government procurement policies.
  • Potential supply chain disruptions.
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific grocery items are most in demand?
  • Are there any preferred brands or suppliers?
  • What are the expected volumes for purchases over the agreement period?
Source coverage notes

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  • Detailed performance metrics and expectations from vendors.
  • Information on the evaluation criteria for bids.
  • Specific geographical boundaries for service coverage.
  • Types of products listed under personal care and household items.
  • Any existing supply agreements affecting new vendors.
  • Market analysis for demand forecasting.
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