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Department of Mental Health

Jail/Arrest Diversion Grant Program RFA

Solicitation: BD-18-1022-DMH08-8210B-21306
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_f1023ed0bdcba46c680a
DepartmentDepartment of Mental HealthStateMAPostedDueJun 30, 2027, 01:00 PM UTCCloses in 402 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Department of Mental Health. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2027.

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Solicitation
BD-18-1022-DMH08-8210B-21306
Performance
MA
Response
Jun 30, 2027, 01:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
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Point of Contact

Name
KELSEY SANTOS
Email
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Phone
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Agency & Office

Department
Department of Mental Health
Agency
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Subagency
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Office
KELSEY SANTOS
Contracting Office Address
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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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Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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MA20260017 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
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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
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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Description

Through this Request for Applications (RFA), the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking Applicants interested in obtaining grant funding for the purpose of establishing a Jail/Arrest Diversion project in one or more communities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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

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

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Updated: Feb 21, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is launching a Request for Applications (RFA) for a Jail/Arrest Diversion project, inviting applicants for grant funding aimed at reducing incarceration through alternative support services. This initiative targets various communities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has a response deadline of June 30, 2027. Interested parties must comply with specific eligibility criteria as outlined in the provided documents.

Jail DiversionMental Health GrantCommunity Support ServicesGrant ApplicationMassachusetts DMH
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is seeking grant applications to fund projects that provide alternatives to jail or arrest for individuals who may benefit from mental health support, rather than being incarcerated.

Who should pursue this
  • Organizations specialized in mental health services
  • Nonprofits focused on social justice
  • Entities experienced in community-based diversion programs
Work breakdown
  • Understand RFA requirements from the DMH documents
  • Develop a project proposal focused on diversion strategies
  • Identify the target communities within Massachusetts
  • Outline a budget for grant funding
  • Prepare supporting documentation for submission
Response package checklist
  • Completed application form
  • Detailed project narrative
  • Budget overview
  • Letters of support from community leaders
  • Evidence of previous successful projects
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must adhere to state regulations for mental health funding
  • Bidders need to demonstrate collaboration with local services
Pricing strategy
  • Funding requests should reflect realistic costs for project implementation
  • Consider overheads and staffing in budget plans
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local mental health organizations for credibility
  • Consider teaming with law enforcement for community support
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential lack of community buy-in for diversion programs
  • Difficulty in meeting the outlined project outcomes
  • Funding limitations affecting sustainability
Smart questions to ask
  • What are the specific eligibility criteria for applicants?
  • Is there a defined budget cap for project proposals?
  • What performance metrics will be used to assess success?
Source coverage notes

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  • Specific funding amounts available
  • Criteria for project selection
  • Expected outcomes from the grant
  • Potential community partners
  • Success stories from previous projects
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