Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260011 (Rev 0)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
Base $44.36Fringe $36.63
Rate
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
+55 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
RFP #26-018 Health Insurance Consulting Services
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_abfcf5f63fa4e1e43981
Department • City of WestfieldAgency • COW01 - Purchasing DepartmentState • MAPosted • —Due • Feb 25, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC• Expired
Federal opportunity from COW01 - Purchasing Department • City of Westfield. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 25, 2026.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$7,216,052,645
Sector total $7,216,052,645 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$244,661
P10–P90
$30,957–$1,422,150
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%($7,216,052,645)
Deal sizing
$244,661 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.
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Live POP
Place of performance
Tammy Tefft 59 Court Street Westfield, MA 01085 US Email: t.tefft@cityofwestfield.org Phone: (413) 572-6254 FAX: (413) 572-1708
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Applicable Wage Determinations
SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260011 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
Base $44.36Fringe $36.63
Rate
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+54 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260016 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260020 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260013 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
Rate
Base $49.10Fringe $36.63
Rate
Base $49.32Fringe $35.26
Rate
Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
+14 more occupation rates in this WD
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
City of Westfield
Agency
COW01 - Purchasing Department
Subagency
COW01 - Purchasing Department
Office
Tammy Tefft
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
Health Insurance Consulting Services
Files
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
low confidencegpt 5.2
This opportunity is titled “RFP #26-018 Health Insurance Consulting Services” and is issued by COW01 - Purchasing Department. The description provided is limited to “Health Insurance Consulting Services,” with no additional scope, attachments, or instructions included in the brief. The response deadline is 2026-02-25 14:00 UTC, so bidders should immediately obtain the full RFP package (not provided here) to confirm requirements, submission method, and evaluation criteria. Given the thin notice detail, a bid/no-bid should hinge on quickly validating the exact consulting tasks (e.g., benefits strategy, actuarial, broker-of-record support, plan admin oversight) and any required credentials.
RFP #26-018Health Insurance Consulting ServicesCOW01 - Purchasing Department
What the buyer is trying to do
Secure a qualified consultant to support health insurance-related advisory/consulting services under RFP #26-018, managed by the Purchasing Department (COW01).
Who should pursue this
- Health benefits consulting firms that provide health insurance consulting services and can meet the RFP #26-018 requirements once confirmed from the full package.
- Firms with demonstrated experience supporting purchasing departments/public entities (agency listed: COW01 - Purchasing Department), subject to the RFP’s specific eligibility and past performance requirements.
Work breakdown
- RFP intake and compliance mapping (confirm submission instructions, required forms, and evaluation criteria once full RFP is obtained).
- Discovery and current-state assessment of the buyer’s health insurance program (scope details not provided in notice).
- Health plan consulting deliverables as defined in the RFP (not specified in notice).
- Ongoing advisory support and stakeholder communications as required by the RFP (not specified in notice).
- Reporting and documentation deliverables as required by the RFP (not specified in notice).
Response package checklist
- Confirm and follow the submission instructions from the full RFP (method, format, portal/email, file naming, and deadlines).
- Technical proposal addressing “Health Insurance Consulting Services” per the RFP #26-018 scope and approach.
- Relevant past performance/project summaries specifically tied to health insurance consulting.
- Key personnel/resume package for proposed consultants (roles to be confirmed in RFP).
- Pricing/cost proposal in the format required by the RFP (rate sheet, fixed fee, or other—unknown from notice).
- Signed certifications/forms required by the RFP (unknown from notice; must be verified).
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Hard deadline in brief: 2026-02-25 14:00 UTC; plan internal production to complete early to avoid submission issues.
- The brief provides no solicitation number, attachments, or buyer website; compliance requirements cannot be confirmed without retrieving the full RFP documents.
Pricing strategy
- Because pricing format is not provided in the brief, be prepared to support common consulting pricing structures (e.g., hourly rates by labor category, retainer, or fixed-fee deliverables) once the RFP is reviewed.
- Align pricing to the defined scope in the full RFP; avoid under-scoping when the notice provides only a generic service label.
Teaming and subs
- If the full RFP includes specialized needs (e.g., actuarial analysis, pharmacy benefits, compliance), consider teaming with niche health benefits specialists; scope is not specified in the notice so confirm first.
- If local presence or specific credentials are required (unknown), identify subcontractors who satisfy those conditions once validated.
Risks and watchouts
- Scope ambiguity: the notice provides only the phrase “Health Insurance Consulting Services,” creating high risk of misaligned proposal without the full RFP requirements.
- Unknown submission mechanics: no buyer website or attachments are included, increasing risk of missing mandatory forms or portal procedures.
- Unknown evaluation criteria and pricing structure: could materially change win strategy and effort required.
Smart questions to ask
- Where can we access/download the full RFP #26-018 package (including all attachments, addenda, and required forms)?
- What specific health insurance consulting tasks are in scope (e.g., plan design, renewals/marketing, RFPs to carriers/TPAs, negotiations, compliance, analytics, employee communications)?
- What is the expected contract term/period of performance (not provided in the notice)?
- What is the required pricing format (hourly rate schedule vs fixed fee vs retainer) and are there any not-to-exceed limits?
- What are the minimum qualifications for key personnel and any required licenses/certifications?
- How will proposals be evaluated (technical vs cost weighting, interviews, presentations)?
- Is this intended to replace an incumbent consultant, and if so, can incumbent context or current plan details be shared?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Full RFP package/attachments and submission instructions (buyer website/link not provided).
- Detailed scope of work and required deliverables for “Health Insurance Consulting Services.”
- Evaluation criteria and proposal format requirements (technical/cost volumes, page limits).
- Pricing template/required pricing structure and any budget or not-to-exceed.
- Period of performance/contract term (start/end dates not provided).
- Eligibility requirements (set-aside status, minimum qualifications, required certifications/forms).
- Place of performance and any local presence requirements.
FAQ
How do I use the Market Snapshot?
It summarizes awarded-contract behavior for the opportunity’s NAICS and sector, including a recent pricing band (P10–P90), momentum, and composition. Use it as context, not a guarantee.
Is the data live?
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