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Office for Refugees and Immigrants

Refugee Employment and Skills Enhancement Training (RESET) Program

Solicitation: BD-26-1078-ORI1A-ORI-130597
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_aa7ef38ce637801da556
DepartmentOffice for Refugees and ImmigrantsStateMAPostedDueJul 31, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCCloses in 40 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Office for Refugees and Immigrants. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jul 31, 2026.

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Solicitation
BD-26-1078-ORI1A-ORI-130597
Performance
MA
Response
Jul 31, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Robin Carmona
Email
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Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Office for Refugees and Immigrants
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Robin Carmona
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260025 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
25 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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MA20260025 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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ELECTRICIAN
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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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 $57.18Fringe $33.70
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260013 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (DUCT, PIPE, & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION)
Base $49.10Fringe $36.63
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TILE SETTER
Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
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TILE FINISHER
Base $49.32Fringe $35.26
+14 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260012 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (DUCT, PIPE, & MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSULATION)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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BRICKLAYER (INCLUDES POINTING, CAULKING, CLEANING, AND WATERPROOFING)
Base $64.50Fringe $37.54
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TILE SETTER
Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
+15 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260008 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +6
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BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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RO, NORTON, RAYNHAM, REHOBOTH, SEEKONK, TAUNTON); NORFOLK, (BELLINGHAM, CANTON, DEDHAM, FOXBORO, FRANKLIN, NORFOLK, NORWOOD, PLAINVILLE, SHARON, WALPOLE, WESTRWOOD, WRENTHAM); AND PLYMOUTH (LAKEVILLE))
Base $60.35Fringe $34.40
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BOXBORO, CARLISLE, CHEMSFORD, DRACUT, DUNSTABALE, FT DEVENS, GROTON, LITTLETON, LOWELL, NORTH ACTON, PEPPERELL, SHIRLEY, SOUTH ACTON, TEWKSBURY, TOWNSEND, TYNGSBORO, WEST ACTON, WESTFORD, WILMINGTON))
Base $58.21Fringe $33.71
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Description

Refugee Employment and Skills Enhancement Training (RESET) Program

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
$1,709,293,393
Sector total $1,709,293,393 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$104,373
P10–P90
$28,800$3,425,321
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%($1,709,293,393)
Deal sizing
$104,373 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: Jun 16, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

The Massachusetts Office for Refugees is seeking vendors to provide Refugee Employment and Skills Enhancement Training (RESET), aimed at helping eligible refugees achieve economic self-sufficiency. This program is federally funded under the Massachusetts Refugee Resettlement Program (MRRP) and includes services such as ESOL/VESOL, employment, and workforce training. Proposals are due by July 31, 2026, with resources available for detailed guidelines.

refugee trainingemployment servicesworkforce developmentESOL programs
What the buyer is trying to do

To procure integrated employment and skills enhancement services for refugees, facilitating their workforce integration and economic self-sufficiency through targeted training and employment support.

Who should pursue this
  • Organizations experienced in refugee resettlement
  • Training providers with ESOL/VESOL expertise
  • Companies with a history of federal program compliance
Work breakdown
  • Develop training programs in ESOL/VESOL
  • Provide employment placement services
  • Deliver workforce training opportunities
  • Track and report on participant progress
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal document
  • Detailed program outline
  • Budget proposal
  • Staff qualifications and experience
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must comply with federal funding guidelines
  • Licenses for training programs must be verified
  • Reporting requirements for participant outcomes
Pricing strategy
  • Consider cost-per-participant models
  • Incorporate price flexibility based on services offered
  • Research competitive pricing from similar programs
Teaming and subs
  • Partnerships with local community organizations
  • Subcontract with language service providers
  • Collaborate with established training institutions
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential misalignment with federal funding requirements
  • Budget constraints during program execution
  • Challenges in participant engagement and retention
Smart questions to ask
  • What are the specific performance metrics for the program?
  • How will success be measured for participant outcomes?
  • Are there any restrictions on subcontracting portions of the work?
Source coverage notes

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  • Detailed performance period
  • Specific target numbers for refugee participants
  • Criteria for participant eligibility
  • Exact reporting requirements
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