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Department of Mental Health

DMH CLIENT GROCERY PURCHASE MASTER AGREEMENT RFR

Solicitation: BD-19-1022-DMH08-8210C-41326
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_774b12738b304299c1aa
DepartmentDepartment of Mental HealthStateMAPostedDueApr 30, 2028, 04:00 PM UTCCloses in 707 daysBid range$263,959 - $312,841
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Department of Mental Health. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 30, 2028.

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Solicitation
BD-19-1022-DMH08-8210C-41326
Performance
MA
Response
Apr 30, 2028, 04:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Greg Drouin
Email
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Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Mental Health
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Greg Drouin
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
90 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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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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MA20260014 (Rev 1)
Open WD
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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MA20260009 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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TERRAZZO FINISHER
Base $63.44Fringe $37.33
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MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
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MA20260024 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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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
+23 more occupation rates in this WD

Description

The Department of Mental Health seeks to establish a Master Agreement (MA) which will consist of pre-qualified vendors to allow for staff and clients of the Department to purchase groceries, personal care products and typical household items.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$263,959 - $312,841

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
$263,959
Target
$279,322
Premium
$312,841
Labor
$13,680
Direct
$183,000
Burden
$29,383
Fee + reserve
$32,919
Target $279,322Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions3 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
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
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 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is initiating a Master Agreement (MA) to pre-qualify vendors for the procurement of groceries and household items for both staff and clients. This agreement is expected to streamline purchasing processes and ensure access to essential products. The response deadline for submissions is set for April 30, 2028, which offers ample preparation time for interested vendors.

Master AgreementGrocery procurementHousehold items contractDMH procurementVendor qualification
What the buyer is trying to do

DMH aims to establish a Master Agreement that will facilitate the purchasing of groceries, personal care products, and typical household items for its staff and clients in a streamlined manner.

Who should pursue this
  • Companies specializing in grocery distribution
  • Vendors offering personal care products
  • Businesses with a background in serving government contracts
Work breakdown
  • Identifying and pre-qualifying vendors suitable for grocery and household item supply
  • Establishing the criteria for vendors to meet
  • Managing ongoing vendor performance and compliance
Response package checklist
  • Completed Master Agreement RFR response form
  • Company profile and past performance documentation
  • Pricing structure for groceries and household items
  • Delivery logistics plan
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Adhere to any local and state procurement regulations
  • Ensure compliance with vendor eligibility requirements as specified by DMH
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing for bulk purchasing
  • Evaluate pricing flexibility for ongoing contracts
  • Assess potential volume discounts
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnering with local producers for enhanced community support
  • Subcontracting arrangements with delivery services could be beneficial
Risks and watchouts
  • Market fluctuations affecting grocery prices
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Potential changes in DMH's purchasing needs or budget
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific items will be frequently purchased under the agreement?
  • Are there volume minimums or maximums that should be considered?
  • What is the expected delivery timeframe for items?
Source coverage notes

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  • No specified geographical area of performance
  • No available details on reporting requirements
  • Lack of clarity on minimum vendor qualifications
  • No historical data on previous contracts
  • No insight into expected contract size or volume
  • Absence of specific product categories for bidding
  • Unclear metrics for vendor performance evaluation
  • No deadlines for vendor qualification process
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