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Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation

Arbitrator Services for Lemon Law Arbitration Program starting FY25 and beyond

Solicitation: BD-25-1090-SCA01-SCA01-107795
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_69367e5ba25d41f51ed4
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2029.

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Solicitation
BD-25-1090-SCA01-SCA01-107795
Performance
MA
Response
Jun 30, 2029, 12:00 AM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Melinda Izsak
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Melinda Izsak
Contracting Office Address
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Applicable wage determinations

Best public WD match for the notice location and scope.

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
24 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 22 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260023 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES)
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260017 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)
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
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
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate 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

Description

For any questions, please contact: Clinton.Dick@mass.gov; britte.mcbride4@mass.gov; alberto.anzola@mass.gov.

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
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • 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%($3,515,334,796)
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 27, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

The Office of Consumer Affairs is seeking arbitrator services for the Lemon Law Arbitration Program starting in FY25 and to continue thereafter. This opportunity is geared towards small businesses as it is designated SBPP eligible. Interested bidders should prepare for a lengthy response period with a submission deadline set for June 30, 2029, allowing ample time for proposal preparation.

Lemon LawArbitrator ServicesConsumer ArbitrationDispute ResolutionSmall Business Participation
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to establish a qualified pool of arbitrators to adjudicate disputes under the Lemon Law Arbitration Program, facilitating resolution for eligible claims efficiently and effectively.

Who should pursue this
  • Small business enterprises specializing in arbitration
  • Legal firms with expertise in consumer law
  • Consultants with experience in dispute resolution processes
Work breakdown
  • Review of Lemon Law Arbitration requirements
  • Development of a selection process for arbitrators
  • Creation of training materials for selected arbitrators
  • Implementation of arbitration procedures
  • Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of arbitration outcomes
Response package checklist
  • Company profile and qualifications
  • Evidence of prior arbitration experience
  • Proposed methodology for arbitration
  • Cost structure and pricing strategy
  • References from past clientele
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must comply with SBPP regulations and guidelines
  • Adherence to confidentiality requirements in arbitration
  • Comply with state laws regarding consumer rights
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing given the long timeline until the response deadline
  • Explore tiered pricing models based on complexity of cases handled
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnering with experienced legal firms specializing in consumer rights
  • Possible collaboration with organizations that provide training for arbitrators
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential delays in arbitration processes could affect compliance with deadlines
  • Changes in Lemon Law regulations may impact service requirements
  • Risk of insufficient bidders due to niche market
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific qualifications are required for arbitrators?
  • Are there preferred methodologies for how arbitrations should be conducted?
  • What metrics will be used to evaluate the success of arbitrators?
Source coverage notes

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

  • No specific start and end dates for the period of performance provided.
  • No detailed evaluation criteria outlined for bidder selection.
  • Lack of details on potential volume of cases to handle.
  • No information on existing arbitrator pool or performance standards.
  • Absence of a platform for submitting questions to the buyer.
  • Undefined legal implications related to arbitration outcomes.
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