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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind

Accessible Instructional Materials and Media Producers RFR

Solicitation: BD-26-1065-MCB1-1-125338
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_407a0d48cba04d9cb134
DepartmentMassachusetts Commission for the BlindStateMAPostedDueMay 29, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCCloses in 4 daysBid range$263,959 - $312,841
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Massachusetts Commission for the Blind. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 29, 2026.

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Solicitation
BD-26-1065-MCB1-1-125338
Performance
MA
Response
May 29, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Max Feldpausch
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Max Feldpausch
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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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
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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
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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
+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
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Description

Accessible Instructional Materials and Media Producers RFR

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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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 21, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) is seeking producers of Accessible Instructional Materials and Media through a Request for Response (RFR). This opportunity is set aside for Small Business Procurement Program (SBPP) eligible companies, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026. Vendors must ensure that all materials produced are compliant with accessibility standards to effectively serve visually impaired individuals.

accessible mediainstructional materialsSBPPMassachusetts Commission for the Blindeducational resources
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to procure services from qualified producers that can deliver instructional materials in accessible formats to support educational needs for individuals with visual impairments.

Who should pursue this
  • Small businesses eligible under SBPP
  • Companies with experience in producing accessible media
  • Vendors capable of meeting compliance standards
Work breakdown
  • Review accessibility standards for instructional materials
  • Create and produce accessible media
  • Test and ensure compliance with accessibility requirements
  • Deliver finalized materials to the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
Response package checklist
  • Completed RFR response form
  • Evidence of accessibility compliance capability
  • Previous work samples related to accessible media
  • Company profile and capabilities statement
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must adhere to state and federal accessibility regulations
  • Documentation of compliance with accessibility standards required in the response
Pricing strategy
  • Competitive pricing structure for small businesses
  • Consider presenting tiered pricing based on volume of media produced
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with experienced accessibility consultants
  • Consider teaming with local educational institutions for resources
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential changes in accessibility regulations
  • Possibly limited interest from small businesses due to niche nature of work
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific accessibility standards must be met?
  • Are there preferred formats for the instructional materials?
  • What is the expected volume of materials to be produced?
Source coverage notes

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  • No specific performance period provided
  • Lack of detail on payment terms or structure
  • Context on how vendors will be evaluated is unclear
  • No information on the type of instructional materials required
  • Absence of specific funding limits or constraints
  • No clear buyer contact information listed
  • Relevant stakeholders or advisory groups are not identified
  • Lack of prior contract history or benchmarks provided
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