Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260023 (Rev 0)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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External Evaluator for Gear Up Partnership Grant
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_0cb04afc7250ba1ddfef
NAICS • 86, 12, 00Department • Mount Wachusett Community CollegeAgency • 1072CONVD - Mount Wachusett Community CollegeState • MAPosted • —Due • Feb 18, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC• Expired
Federal opportunity from 1072CONVD - Mount Wachusett Community College • Mount Wachusett Community College. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 86, 12, 00.
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12-month awarded value
$2,706,841,172
Sector total $2,706,841,172 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$318,072
P10–P90
$42,300–$2,065,904
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($2,706,841,172)
Deal sizing
$318,072 median
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Place of performance
College Business Office 444 Green Street Gardner, MA 01440 US Email: purchasing@mwcc.mass.edu Phone: (978) 630-9256
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Applicable Wage Determinations
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260023 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260025 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260020 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260007 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+8 more occupation rates in this WD
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Mount Wachusett Community College
Agency
1072CONVD - Mount Wachusett Community College
Subagency
1072CONVD - Mount Wachusett Community College
Office
Matthew Ogonowski
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
External Evaluator for Gear Up Partnership Grant
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BidPulsar Analysis
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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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Mount Wachusett Community College is seeking an External Evaluator for the Gear Up Partnership Grant, with proposals due by February 18, 2026. This opportunity involves assessment and evaluation expertise necessary for educational grants. Interested bidders should align their capabilities with UNSPSC 86-12-00, pertaining to education and training services.
External EvaluatorGear Up Partnership GrantEducational EvaluationAssessment Services
What the buyer is trying to do
The buyer aims to engage an External Evaluator to assess the Gear Up Partnership Grant programs and initiatives, ensuring effective evaluation practices are in place for compliance and reporting.
Who should pursue this
- Organizations with experience in educational evaluation
- Firms familiar with grant assessment
- Consultants specializing in partnership grants
Work breakdown
- Review of evaluation criteria and methodologies
- Development of evaluation framework and tools
- Conducting evaluations and collecting data
- Analyzing results and providing feedback
- Preparation of final evaluation report
Response package checklist
- Proposal detailing evaluation approach
- Resume of evaluators with relevant experience
- Examples of previous evaluation reports
- Budget breakdown including pricing strategy
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Ensure adherence to any applicable educational evaluation standards
- Compliance with Gear Up program specifications
- Follow local regulations related to educational assessments
Pricing strategy
- Competitive pricing while ensuring value for comprehensive evaluation services
- Consider fixed-price or time and materials based on the scope defined
Teaming and subs
- Partner with educational consultants
- Utilize subcontractors with specific expertise in educational grant evaluations
Risks and watchouts
- Budget constraints may limit the scope of evaluation
- Changes in evaluation requirements from the granting agency
- Potential for insufficient data collection methods
Smart questions to ask
- What are the specific evaluation metrics required by the buyer?
- Are there previous evaluation reports available for review?
- What is the expected timeline for the evaluation phases?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Solicitation number is not provided
- No specific office or contact information available
- Lack of detailed evaluation criteria in the notice
- Absence of prior performance data or benchmarks
- Unclear scope of evaluations to be conducted
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