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Department of Health and Human Services

26PMEHSACUTEHOSPITAL: Rate Year 2026 Acute Hospital Request for Applications

Solicitation: BD-26-1039-EHS01-ASHWA-120635
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_d43e3556a1c5c6feb560
DepartmentDepartment of Health and Human ServicesStateMAPostedDueSep 30, 2026, 11:59 PM UTCCloses in 128 daysBid range$625,611 - $741,464
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Sep 30, 2026.

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Solicitation
BD-26-1039-EHS01-ASHWA-120635
Performance
MA
Response
Sep 30, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Priscilla Martin
Email
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Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Agency
Not available
Subagency
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Office
Priscilla Martin
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
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.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate 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
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MA20260025 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
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
Rate
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
+8 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
Rate
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
Rate
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
Rate
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
+87 more occupation rates in this WD

Description

EOHHS is issuing the RY 2026 Acute Hospital RFA to solicit applications from eligible, in-state Acute Hospitals wishing to participate as MassHealth Providers. Prospective applicants may submit written questions concerning this RFA no later than September 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to Jin Pantano. RFA submissions, including all required documentation, are due no later than September 30, 2025, at 5:00 pm, as per the instructions in Section 9.B of the RFA.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$625,611 - $741,464

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
$625,611
Target
$662,022
Premium
$741,464
Labor
$329,680
Direct
$32,000
Burden
$221,360
Fee + reserve
$78,022
Target $662,022Hybrid 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
$3,516,281,615
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
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 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services is issuing the Rate Year 2026 Acute Hospital Request for Applications (RFA) for in-state Acute Hospitals to join as MassHealth Providers. Applications are due by September 30, 2025, which provides a defined timeline for interested hospitals to prepare their submissions. Questions regarding the RFA must be submitted by September 12, 2025, highlighting the importance of timely communication for potential applicants.

MassHealthacute hospitalRFAhealthcare providerEHS
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is seeking applications from eligible in-state Acute Hospitals to become MassHealth Providers for the Rate Year 2026, thus expanding access to health services in Massachusetts.

Who should pursue this
  • In-state Acute Hospitals
  • Organizations with experience in MassHealth provider applications
  • Healthcare systems with established qualifications
Work breakdown
  • Review RFA documents
  • Prepare application responses
  • Compile required documentation
  • Submit applications before the deadline
  • Address any inquiries regarding the RFA
Response package checklist
  • Cover letter
  • Completed application form
  • Financial statements
  • Proof of licensure
  • Documentation supporting qualifications as a MassHealth provider
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must meet MassHealth provider eligibility criteria
  • Adhere to submission formats outlined in the RFA
Pricing strategy
  • Pricing proposals should align with MassHealth reimbursement rates
  • Ensure competitive pricing to enhance the proposal's attractiveness
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnerships with local healthcare consultants for application preparation
  • Joint ventures with other eligible hospitals could strengthen proposals
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential competition from other established MassHealth providers
  • Tight timeline for preparation before the submission deadline
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific metrics will evaluate the applications?
  • Are there additional resources available for applicants?
  • What feedback mechanism is in place for unsuccessful applicants?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Specific eligibility criteria for hospitals
  • Details on evaluation metrics
  • Clarification on reimbursement rates
  • Potential funding limits or caps
  • Specific performance expectations post-selection
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