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Department of Early Education and Care

SRF 260061 FY26 Massachusetts Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Capital Fund Grant

Solicitation: BD-26-1037-1CEN0-C0000-123449
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_c2f2cebfea7d9b8dd116
DepartmentDepartment of Early Education and CareStateMAPostedDueJun 04, 2026, 11:59 PM UTCCloses in 11 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Department of Early Education and Care. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 04, 2026.

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Solicitation
BD-26-1037-1CEN0-C0000-123449
Performance
MA
Response
Jun 04, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
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Point of Contact

Name
David Minucci
Email
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Phone
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Agency & Office

Department
Department of Early Education and Care
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
David Minucci
Contracting Office Address
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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
7 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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MA20260006 (Rev 2)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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s POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4) ROLLER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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MA20260017 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
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ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)
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
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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 $57.83Fringe $33.70
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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TOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (ZONE B) ZONE B- BARNSTABLE COUNTY (BARNSTABLE, BOURNE, FALMOUTH, MASHPEE, SANDWICH), BRISTOL COUNTY (ALL CITIES EXCEPT EASTON),AND NORFOLK COUNTY (BELLINGHAM, FRANKLIN, PLAINVILLE)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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OOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBOROUGH, HOLBROOK, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHAM, NORFOLK, NORWOOD, QUINCY, RANDOLPH, SHARON, STOUGHTON, WALPOLE, WELLESLEY, WESTWOOD, WEYMOUTH)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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URO, WELLFLEET AND YARMOUTH); BRISTOL (EASTON); ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, HOLBROOK, HULL, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHA
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Description

The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) are pleased to announce the availability of FY2026 funding through the Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Capital Fund to provide critical resources necessary to sustain the Commonwealth's essential child care infrastructure.

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

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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
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,508,452,282)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Early Education and Out of School Time (EEOST) Capital Fund Grant offers funding for FY2026 to support essential child care infrastructure in the Commonwealth. This grant initiative is led by the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), providing critical resources necessary for sustaining child care facilities. The response deadline for this opportunity is June 4, 2026.

Early EducationChild Care GrantInfrastructure FundingEEC MassachusettsCapital Projects
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to allocate capital funding to maintain and enhance infrastructure for early education and out of school time programs, ensuring the sustainability of child care services in Massachusetts.

Who should pursue this
  • Organizations involved in early education
  • Non-profit child care providers
  • Community development organizations
Work breakdown
  • Conduct needs assessment for child care infrastructure
  • Prepare grant proposal aligned with EEC guidelines
  • Identify potential project timelines and budgets
  • Engage with stakeholders in the child care community
  • Submit supporting documentation and proposals through CommBuys
Response package checklist
  • Completed grant proposal
  • Budget breakdown
  • Evidence of infrastructure needs
  • Letters of support from the community
  • Timeline for project implementation
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Adhere to EEC funding guidelines
  • Ensure all proposal documents comply with state requirements
Pricing strategy
  • Pricing must reflect realistic costs for capital improvements
  • Consider long-term sustainability of child care facilities when proposing budgets
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local child care providers for insights
  • Collaborate with construction firms experienced in educational facilities
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential competition for grant funding
  • Regulatory changes in early education policy
  • Inaccurate needs assessments may lead to funding denial
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific infrastructure projects are prioritized by EEC?
  • Are there potential local partners that have successfully secured funding?
  • What metrics will be used to evaluate project success?
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  • Total amount of funding available
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  • Assessment criteria for grant proposals
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