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Department of Mental Health

Catering Services, Conference Space, and Hotel Accommodations RFR

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_21921678439d053cb6da
NAICS UNSPSC 90-11-16, 90-10-00DepartmentDepartment of Mental HealthAgencyDmh08 - StatewideStateMAPostedDueJun 30, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCCloses in 128 days

Federal opportunity from DMH08 - STATEWIDE • Department of Mental Health. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 90-11-16, 90-10-00.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$546,655,675
Sector total $546,655,675 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$97,181
P10–P90
$33,967$992,402
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%($546,655,675)
Deal sizing
$97,181 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
JINI ZHANG 25 STANIFORD STREET BOSTON, MA 02114 US Email: jini.zhang02@massmail.state.ma.us Phone: (617) 626-8006
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Mental Health
Agency
DMH08 - STATEWIDE
Subagency
DMH08 - STATEWIDE
Office
KELSEY SANTOS
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

The purpose of this Request for Response (RFR) is for the Department of Mental Health (DMH) to enter into contracts with multiple Catering Services and Conference Space bidders that qualify to provide services as described within the RFR. Reposting of BD-16-1022-DMH08-8210B-00000006294

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Executive summary

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) has issued a Request for Response (RFR) aimed at contracting multiple vendors for Catering Services, Conference Space, and Hotel Accommodations. This opportunity is part of a reposting of BD-16-1022-DMH08-8210B-00000006294, which signifies ongoing needs in these areas. Responses are due by June 30, 2026, giving bidders ample time to prepare their proposals.

What the buyer is trying to do

DMH seeks to establish contracts with qualified vendors that can deliver catering services, provide appropriate conference spaces, and arrange hotel accommodations as detailed in the RFR.

Work breakdown
  • Identify catering service providers.
  • Source conference space locations.
  • Negotiate hotel accommodation options.
  • Compile pricing and service details from bidders.
  • Submit response documents by the deadline.
Response package checklist
  • Completed response forms.
  • Evidence of relevant experience.
  • Pricing structures and service offerings.
  • References from previous clients.
  • Compliance with DMH contracting regulations.
Suggested keywords
Catering servicesConference spaceHotel accommodationsDMH contractsEvent management
Source coverage notes

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

  • Scope of services required is not fully detailed.
  • Specific locations for conference spaces are unclear.
  • No information on past performance of previous contractors.
  • Lack of details regarding payment terms.
  • Uncertainty around the evaluation criteria for responses.

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