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City of New Bedford

RFP# 26181078 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Administration and Data Integration Serv

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_bb2819690f5a6044f7cd
NAICS • 43, 23, 15, 30, 81, 11, 18Department • City of New BedfordAgency • 00138 - PurchasingState • MAPosted • —Due • Feb 26, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from 00138 - Purchasing • City of New Bedford. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 26, 2026. Industry: NAICS 43, 23, 15, 30, 81, 11, 18.

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12-month awarded value
$7,205,695,420
Sector total $7,205,695,420 • Share 100.0%
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Median
$96,720
P10–P90
$28,298–$2,037,759
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($7,205,695,420)
Deal sizing
$96,720 median
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Place of performance
Purchasing Department City of New Bedford 133 William Street, Room 208 New Bedford, MA 02740 US Email: purchasing@newbedford-ma.gov Phone: (508) 979-1433
State: MA
Contracting office
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Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260010 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+64 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 64 more rate previews.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260010 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
Rate
DIVER TENDER
Base $61.70Fringe $35.47
+63 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260011 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
Insulator/asbestos worker (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishes to all types of mechanical systems.)
Base $44.36Fringe $36.63
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+54 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260019 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampden
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260007 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Power equipment operators: (1) Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
A (1) Loader
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+8 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
City of New Bedford
Agency
00138 - Purchasing
Subagency
00138 - Purchasing
Office
Geraldine Calheta
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

The City of New Bedford, through its Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD), serving as the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead Agency for the MA-505 Continuum of Care (CoC), is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the provision, implementation, and maintenance of a HUD-compliant Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Electronic copies of the RFP may be obtained by visiting https://www.bidnetdirect.com/massachusetts/newbedford

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Updated: Feb 16, 2026
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Executive summary
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The City of New Bedford is soliciting proposals for RFP# 26181078 to provide, implement, and maintain a HUD-compliant Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). The procurement is being run through New Bedford’s Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD), which serves as the HMIS Lead Agency for the MA-505 Continuum of Care (CoC). Proposals are due by 2026-02-26 at 14:00 UTC. Vendors should be prepared to cover both HMIS administration and data integration services, aligning solution design and operations to HUD HMIS requirements.

HMISHUD-compliantHomeless Management Information SystemHMIS Lead AgencyContinuum of CareMA-505 CoCCity of New BedfordOffice of Housing & Community Development
What the buyer is trying to do

Select a qualified vendor to deliver an end-to-end, HUD-compliant HMIS for the MA-505 CoC—including provisioning/implementation and ongoing maintenance—under the direction of New Bedford OHCD as HMIS Lead Agency, with an emphasis on HMIS administration and data integration services.

Who should pursue this
  • Established HMIS platform providers or integrators with demonstrated HUD HMIS compliance experience.
  • Vendors with proven capability to provide both system implementation and ongoing maintenance/operations for HMIS.
  • Firms experienced supporting Continuum of Care (CoC) HMIS lead agency needs, including administration and data integration.
Work breakdown
  • Provide a HUD-compliant HMIS solution for the MA-505 Continuum of Care (CoC).
  • Implement the HMIS (provisioning and rollout).
  • Perform ongoing HMIS maintenance.
  • Deliver HMIS administration services (as stated in the title).
  • Deliver data integration services related to HMIS (as stated in the title).
Response package checklist
  • Proposal addressing provision, implementation, and maintenance approach for a HUD-compliant HMIS.
  • Specific narrative on HMIS administration services to be provided for MA-505 CoC under OHCD’s HMIS Lead Agency role.
  • Specific narrative on data integration services scope, approach, and deliverables as applicable to HMIS.
  • Implementation plan and transition approach (tailored to an HMIS context).
  • Operations/maintenance plan for ongoing HMIS support.
  • Submission plan aligned to the stated response deadline (2026-02-26 14:00 UTC).
  • Instructions-compliant submission via the issuing portal referenced in the notice (BidNet Direct link in description).
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Solution must be HUD-compliant HMIS (explicitly required).
  • Buyer is the City of New Bedford via OHCD as HMIS Lead Agency for MA-505 CoC—proposal should map responsibilities to a Lead Agency operating context.
  • RFP access is via the BidNet Direct page cited in the notice; ensure the response follows the RFP’s posting requirements once obtained.
Pricing strategy
  • Because the notice calls for provision, implementation, and maintenance, structure pricing to clearly separate (1) implementation/rollout and (2) ongoing maintenance/operations, with HMIS administration and data integration clearly identifiable line items.
  • Include optional/adder pricing for integration work if the RFP defines multiple integration endpoints or phases (confirm in the full RFP).
Teaming and subs
  • If your core strength is HMIS platform delivery but integration is complex, consider teaming with a data integration specialist to cover integrations while you remain prime for HMIS provision/operations.
  • If your organization is primarily a services firm, consider partnering with an established HUD-compliant HMIS software provider to ensure compliance and product maturity.
Risks and watchouts
  • HUD compliance risk: failure to demonstrate that the proposed HMIS meets HUD HMIS requirements could make the proposal nonresponsive.
  • Integration scope risk: “Data Integration Serv” is in the title but details are not provided in the notice; unclear integration endpoints could materially affect effort and price.
  • Implementation transition risk: without details on incumbent HMIS or current data state, migration and cutover complexity may be underestimated.
  • Procurement instruction risk: the full RFP is hosted externally (BidNet Direct link); missing submission instructions/attachments could cause a compliance failure.
Smart questions to ask
  • What is the current HMIS platform (if any), and is data migration from an incumbent system required?
  • What specific data integrations are required (systems, feeds, frequency, standards), and which are in-scope vs optional?
  • What are the OHCD/MA-505 CoC expectations for HMIS administration deliverables (e.g., user provisioning, training, data quality, reporting) under the Lead Agency model?
  • What is the anticipated number and types of participating agencies/users in the MA-505 CoC HMIS?
  • What is the expected contract period of performance for implementation and for ongoing maintenance?
  • Are there required HUD data standards/version requirements or specific compliance artifacts the vendor must provide?
  • What are the required submission components and evaluation criteria contained in the full RFP document on BidNet Direct?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Full RFP document details (scope, deliverables, evaluation criteria, submission instructions).
  • Incumbent HMIS/system state and whether data migration is required.
  • Specific data integration endpoints/requirements and interface standards.
  • Place of performance and any on-site requirements.
  • Period of performance (start/end) and contract term structure.
  • Solicitation number and notice type fields are not provided in the notice.
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