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Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities

EOHLC2026-52 2026 Housing Choice Designation Application

Solicitation: BD-26-1076-OCDDE-CS002-124072
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_3b907f1db42506281ac6
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from OCDDEPT02 - Livable Communities • Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 27, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 00.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-26-1076-OCDDE-CS002-124072
Performance
Boston, MA 02114
Response
Feb 27, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
Boston, MA 02114
State: MA
Contracting office
HLC - OAF 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 US

Point of Contact

Name
Rocco Albano
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities
Agency
OCDDEPT02 - Livable Communities
Subagency
OCDDEPT02 - Livable Communities
Office
CS002 - Livable Communities
Contracting Office Address
HLC - OAF 100 Cambridge Street Suite 300 Boston, MA 02114 US

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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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
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MA20260016 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire
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 $57.83Fringe $33.70
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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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 $39.12Fringe $31.04
+20 more occupation rates in this WD
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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
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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
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

EOHLC2026-52 2026 Housing Choice Designation Application

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
$3,515,474,911
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
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,474,911)
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.

Files

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BidPulsar Analysis

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

Updated: Feb 21, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The EOHLC2026-52 opportunity focuses on the 2026 Housing Choice Designation Application for the Office of Community Development (OCD). This application is crucial for communities seeking to enhance livability. Proposals are due on February 27, 2026, and there are specific requirements linked to funding eligibility.

Housing ChoiceCommunity DevelopmentApplication Submissionsource codes 00
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to receive applications that effectively demonstrate a community's qualifications for the Housing Choice Designation, thereby enhancing their resource opportunities.

Who should pursue this
  • Small Businesses with experience in community development
  • Firms specializing in housing policy
Work breakdown
  • Review community demographics
  • Evaluate existing housing strategies
  • Prepare application documentation
  • Submit application before the deadline
Response package checklist
  • Cover letter
  • Detailed project approach
  • Qualifications of key personnel
  • Past performance examples
  • Budget proposal
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Adhere to all application guidelines as outlined in the attachment
  • Ensure all documentation is complete to avoid disqualification
Pricing strategy
  • Consider a competitive pricing approach based on the scope of services offered
  • Factor in potential resource allocation for application drafting
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local housing authorities for insights
  • Engage compliance experts to ensure all submission criteria are met
Risks and watchouts
  • Changes in community development policies that may affect eligibility
  • Potential tight deadlines based on evolving community needs
Smart questions to ask
  • Are there specific sectors within housing that will be prioritized?
  • What metrics will be used to evaluate the applications?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Detailed eligibility criteria for the Housing Choice Designation
  • Specific evaluation metrics used by the agency
  • Budget constraints for the project
  • Key stakeholders involved in the decision process
  • Any historical data on previous designations
  • Detailed local community demographics
  • Potential impacts of application delay
  • Agencies to partner with for compliance
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