Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
90 occupation rates available in the full WD.
Restaurant Food Take-out/Delivery Services
Solicitation: BD-21-1035-DYS01-DYS01-59520
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_5e62dd5eae0ab964cf2c
Department • Department of Youth ServicesState • MAPosted • —Due • Mar 06, 2030, 04:00 PM UTC• Closes in 1383 daysBid range • $263,959 - $312,841
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Youth Services. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 06, 2030.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-21-1035-DYS01-DYS01-59520
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Mar 06, 2030, 04:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Alan Simons
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Youth Services
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Alan Simons
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Applicable wage determinations
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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MA20260019 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Hampden
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Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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MA20260024 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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Description
The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services seeks vendors to supply freshly prepared, quality restaurant food for takeout or delivery to designated program locations.
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$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.
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.
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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 27, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini
The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services is soliciting vendors for takeout or delivery of freshly prepared, quality restaurant food to specific program locations. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and has a response deadline of March 6, 2030. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to consistently provide high-quality meal options to fulfill this service.
food servicerestaurant deliveryyouth servicesmeal deliverysmall business
What the buyer is trying to do
DYS is seeking reliable vendors to supply quality restaurant food to ensure that program locations have access to nutritious meals.
Who should pursue this
- Restaurants with delivery capabilities
- Catering services that meet health and safety standards
- Small businesses with previous government experience in food services
Work breakdown
- Identify qualified restaurants able to meet food quality standards
- Establish logistics for timely delivery or pickup
- Maintain food safety and hygiene compliance
- Create a menu that aligns with the dietary requirements of program participants
- Develop a system for regular feedback and quality control
Response package checklist
- Completed bid form
- Proof of food safety certifications
- Proposed menus and pricing
- Evidence of delivery capability
- Past performance references
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Must adhere to health and safety regulations for food service
- Compliance with local and state food preparation laws
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive pricing for bulk meal services
- Include options for various dietary needs in pricing
Teaming and subs
- Partnerships with local farms for fresh ingredients
- Collaboration with delivery services to optimize logistics
Risks and watchouts
- Potential for supply chain disruptions affecting food quality
- Changes in local health regulations impacting service delivery
- Inaccurate pricing or insufficient profit margins on meals
Smart questions to ask
- What specific dietary requirements need to be accommodated?
- Are there preferred delivery times for food services?
- What is the process for handling food safety inspections?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Specific dietary requirements for the meals
- Logistics details for delivery locations
- Exact measurement or volume requirements for food orders
- Number of expected meals per delivery
- Health and safety standards specifics
- Information on program participant demographics
- Confirmation of how many locations food will be shipped to
- Communication expectations for vendors
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