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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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Guardianship Services 2018
Solicitation: BD-18-1023-1023C-1023L-23006
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_bed520091e3503decf95
Department • Department of Developmental ServicesState • MAPosted • —Due • Apr 30, 2028, 05:00 PM UTC• Closes in 707 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Developmental Services. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 30, 2028.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-18-1023-1023C-1023L-23006
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Apr 30, 2028, 05:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Charles Smith
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Developmental Services
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Charles Smith
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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Description
The Department is seeking responses from individuals and non-profit corporations whom the Department can propose for court appointment to serve as temporary and/or permanent, full or limited guardians and, temporary and/or permanent conservators under M.G.L. c. 190B §V.
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$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.
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
$3,508,452,282
Sector total $3,508,452,282 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,556–$3,256,200
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%($3,508,452,282)
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 16, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2
DMR1000 – Central Office is seeking responses from individuals and non-profit corporations to be proposed by the Department for court appointment as guardians and/or conservators under M.G.L. c. 190B §V. The scope explicitly includes temporary and/or permanent appointments, and may be full or limited guardianship as well as temporary and/or permanent conservatorships. The response deadline is 2028-04-30 at 17:00:00+00:00. Interested respondents should focus their submission on qualifications and readiness to accept court appointments and perform fiduciary/decision-making duties consistent with M.G.L. c. 190B §V.
Guardianship servicesConservatorshipTemporary guardianPermanent guardianLimited guardianshipFull guardianshipTemporary conservatorPermanent conservator
What the buyer is trying to do
Create a pool of qualified individuals and non-profit corporations that the Department can propose for court appointment to serve as (1) temporary/permanent, full/limited guardians and (2) temporary/permanent conservators pursuant to M.G.L. c. 190B §V.
Who should pursue this
- Individuals with demonstrated guardianship and/or conservatorship experience who are eligible and willing to be proposed for court appointment under M.G.L. c. 190B §V.
- Non-profit corporations capable of providing guardianship and/or conservatorship services (temporary/permanent; full/limited) and supporting court appointment readiness.
Work breakdown
- Serve as court-appointed guardian (temporary and/or permanent; full or limited).
- Serve as court-appointed conservator (temporary and/or permanent).
- Accept referrals from the Department for potential nomination/proposal for appointment.
- Comply with duties and standards applicable under M.G.L. c. 190B §V for guardianship/conservatorship roles.
Response package checklist
- Narrative confirming capability to serve as temporary and/or permanent guardian (full or limited) and/or conservator under M.G.L. c. 190B §V.
- Evidence of organizational status (non-profit corporation) or individual qualifications, aligned to court appointment readiness.
- Statement of ability to be proposed by the Department for court appointment (including willingness to accept temporary/permanent assignments).
- Any completed forms and required submission artifacts included in the CommBuys attachments for this notice (see attachment URLs).
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Services are tied to court appointments under M.G.L. c. 190B §V; submissions should demonstrate understanding and ability to perform roles consistent with that statute.
- Set-aside field indicates 'SBPP Eligible: NO'—do not rely on SBPP eligibility for this opportunity.
Pricing strategy
- No pricing details are provided in the brief; check the attached CommBuys documents to confirm whether pricing/rate information is requested and in what format.
- If rates are requested, consider structuring pricing to differentiate temporary vs. permanent appointments and guardian vs. conservator responsibilities, consistent with what the attachments specify.
Teaming and subs
- If responding as a non-profit corporation, consider partnering with qualified individuals who can serve as court-appointed guardians/conservators to expand coverage for temporary/permanent assignments, subject to what the attachments permit.
Risks and watchouts
- Court appointment dependency: selection by the Department does not necessarily equal appointment; performance hinges on court appointment as guardian/conservator.
- Scope ambiguity in the brief: operational requirements (caseload expectations, reporting, geographic coverage) are not stated here and likely reside in the attachments.
- Eligibility constraint: respondents should confirm they meet the notice’s intended respondent types (individuals and non-profit corporations).
Smart questions to ask
- What specific qualifications, experience, or credentials does the Department require for individuals vs. non-profit corporations to be proposed for court appointment under M.G.L. c. 190B §V?
- Are respondents expected to cover specific locations or populations, and is there an expected volume of temporary vs. permanent appointments?
- What reporting, documentation, and court/Department coordination requirements apply to guardians and conservators under this program (as defined in the attachments)?
- Is there a required rate schedule or compensation framework for guardianship vs. conservatorship services, and does it differ for temporary vs. permanent appointments?
- What is the evaluation/selection process for building the pool of candidates the Department can propose for court appointment?
Source coverage notes
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- Details contained in the six CommBuys attachments (requirements, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, and any pricing format).
- Place of performance/geographic coverage expectations.
- Solicitation number and notice type.
- Posted date and any Q&A period or amendment process.
- Period of performance start/end dates.
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