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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

CATERING CONFERENCE

Solicitation: BD-19-1043-1043C-1043L-34727
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_6ae9ab8aa1fb87ac3571
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jan 05, 2028.

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Solicitation
BD-19-1043-1043C-1043L-34727
Performance
MA
Response
Jan 05, 2028, 11:00 AM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Diane Lentini
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Diane Lentini
Contracting Office Address
Not available

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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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3 more WD matches and 5 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
Rate
OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
Rate
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
+4 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
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
Rate
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
+6 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260017 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
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)
Open WD
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 purpose of this Request for Response (RFR) is for the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOL) to enter into contracts with multiple Catering Services Vendors, and/or Conference Space Vendors that qualify to provide services

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
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
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

This Request for Response (RFR) seeks multiple Catering Services and Conference Space Vendors to support the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOL). The service requirement is focused on providing essential catering and venue services for upcoming conferences. The response deadline is set for January 5, 2028, allowing ample time for submissions from qualified vendors.

Catering ServicesConference SpaceEvent ManagementEOLVendor Contracts
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to establish contracts with qualified vendors who can fulfill catering and conference space needs for the EOL, ensuring a smooth execution of their events.

Who should pursue this
  • Catering services companies with experience in conference catering.
  • Conference centers or venues that meet the requirements outlined by the EOL.
Work breakdown
  • Identify qualified catering and conference space vendors.
  • Draft detailed proposals that include service offerings and pricing.
  • Submit responses before the deadline of January 5, 2028.
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal with service offerings description.
  • Pricing structure for menu items and facilities.
  • References from previous clients.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Adherence to SBPP eligibility criteria is crucial for participation.
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing while ensuring quality service delivery. Include various pricing packages for flexibility.
Teaming and subs
  • Partnership between catering and venue services for bundled offerings could be advantageous.
  • Consider sub-contracting to enhance service diversity.
Risks and watchouts
  • Vendors may need to comply with specific health and safety regulations for food service.
  • Unforeseen costs may arise related to venue rentals during peak times.
Smart questions to ask
  • What are the event expectations from the EOL regarding attendee numbers and catering preferences?
  • Are there preferred local vendors for certain services that the EOL would recommend?
Source coverage notes

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  • Specific requirements for catering services (types of cuisine, dietary restrictions).
  • Detailed scope of potential events and expected attendance.
  • Clarification on the selection criteria for vendor evaluation.
  • Information on any necessary certifications or licenses required for vendors.
  • The location of the events to gauge venue suitability.
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