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MassAbility

HOUSING SEARCH ENTITIES 5/22

Solicitation: BD-23-1071-MFP-MF00-89001
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_874b398e322dac098abe
DepartmentMassAbilityStateMAPostedDueDec 31, 2032, 04:00 PM UTCCloses in 2411 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from MassAbility. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2032.

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Solicitation
BD-23-1071-MFP-MF00-89001
Performance
MA
Response
Dec 31, 2032, 04:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
David Barach
Email
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Phone
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Agency & Office

Department
MassAbility
Agency
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Subagency
Not available
Office
David Barach
Contracting Office Address
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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.
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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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
+8 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
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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
+87 more occupation rates in this WD

Description

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) seeks to create a pool of qualified Housing Search Entities (HSEs) to perform specific housing search tasks ( as outlined beginning on page 9) to assist in finding community-based housing for adults with disabilities and elders served by the Money Follows the Person (MFP-Demo) Demonstration grant, the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Moving Forward Plan (MFP) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers, and other MRC state-funded programs.

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

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
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,516,281,615)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) is looking to establish a pool of qualified Housing Search Entities (HSEs) to assist in locating community-based housing for adults with disabilities and the elderly. This initiative ties into the broader Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration grant and related Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2032, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare their proposals.

Housing Search EntitiesCommunity-based housingDisability servicesMFP WaiversMassachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
What the buyer is trying to do

MRC aims to create a reliable network of HSEs to facilitate housing searches for vulnerable populations, specifically targeting adults with disabilities and seniors under the MFP, ABI, and MFP HCBS Waivers.

Who should pursue this
  • Organizations with expertise in housing services
  • Nonprofits focused on disability advocacy
  • Real estate firms with experience in community housing
  • Consultants in social services for disabled individuals
Work breakdown
  • Identify qualified Housing Search Entities (HSEs)
  • Facilitate housing searches for adults with disabilities
  • Assist elders under MFP-related programs
  • Coordinate with existing HCBS systems
  • Develop a sustainable workload process for housing search tasks
Response package checklist
  • Company overview and capabilities
  • Evidence of past performance in similar services
  • Detailed approach to housing search tasks
  • Implementation timeline
  • Budget proposal and pricing strategy
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must comply with state and federal regulations regarding disability rights
  • Adherence to the requirements outlined in the HCBS Waivers
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing based on industry standards
  • Evaluate cost-sharing agreements with other service providers
  • Prepare for potential cap on service fees as per state guidelines
Teaming and subs
  • Form partnerships with local nonprofits for outreach
  • Engage real estate companies for market insights
  • Collaborate with legal advocates for compliance
Risks and watchouts
  • Changes in funding availability for MRC programs
  • Potential for increased competition from other HSEs
  • Regulatory changes could impact housing search parameters
  • Market volatility affecting housing availability
Smart questions to ask
  • What are the specific criteria for HSE qualifications?
  • How does MRC define success in these housing initiatives?
  • What support will MRC provide to selected HSEs?
  • Are there established benchmarks for measuring performance?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Details on specific housing search tasks on page 9 are not provided
  • Any prior similar contracts or evaluations are unknown
  • Clarification on regional focus or service areas is missing
  • No contact information for the contracting officer available
  • Lacking specific performance metrics or outcomes expected
  • Information on budget limits or funding sources not specified
  • Details on potential training for HSEs are absent
  • No outline of reporting requirements or compliance checks provided
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