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MassAbility

MASSABILITY CATERING, CONFERENCE SPACE, AND ACOMMODATIONS

Solicitation: BD-26-1071-AO-02021-121396
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_07ea2b506b4f2a3ebbe2
DepartmentMassAbilityStateMAPostedDueNov 13, 2035, 04:00 PM UTCCloses in 3460 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from MassAbility. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Nov 13, 2035.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-26-1071-AO-02021-121396
Performance
MA
Response
Nov 13, 2035, 04:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
David Barach
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
MassAbility
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
David Barach
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Applicable wage determinations

Best public WD match for the notice location and scope.

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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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3 more WD matches and 88 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
Rate
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
Rate
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
Rate
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
+87 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
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
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260009 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
TERRAZZO FINISHER
Base $63.44Fringe $37.33
Rate
MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
+40 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260024 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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
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 $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD

Description

The purpose of this Request for Response (RFR) is for MassAbility to enter into contracts with multiple catering services, conference, meeting spaces and hotel Accommodation bidders that qualify to provide services as described within this document.

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

The Administrative Office is soliciting proposals for MassAbility to establish contracts with multiple bidders for catering services, conference space, and accommodations. This opportunity is set aside for Small Business Participate Program (SBPP) eligible firms, providing a local business engagement prospect. Interested vendors should access specific RFR documents linked in the attachments for detailed requirements.

catering servicesconference spaceaccommodationsMassAbilitysmall business
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to contract with qualified vendors to provide catering services, meeting spaces, and hotel accommodations to support events organized by MassAbility.

Who should pursue this
  • Small catering businesses
  • Event planning companies
  • Local hotels and accommodation providers
Work breakdown
  • Identify qualified catering services
  • Secure conference and meeting spaces
  • Arrange hotel accommodations for attendees
Response package checklist
  • Complete all required documentation in response
  • Provide proof of SBPP eligibility
  • Include detailed pricing for services offered
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure all bidders comply with SBPP requirements
  • All services must be delivered in accordance with the standards outlined in the RFR
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing to win over other bidders
  • Structure pricing packages for catering, space, and accommodations
Teaming and subs
  • Collaborate with local hotels to enhance accommodation offerings
  • Partner with catering firms to bundle services for cost-effectiveness
Risks and watchouts
  • Competition from other small businesses
  • Potential for unclear service requirements from the RFR
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific services will be prioritized by MassAbility?
  • Are there preferred vendors for specific services already in place?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Details on specific catering types required
  • Location for the conference and accommodations
  • Expected volume of services needed
  • Exact format or number of meetings planned
  • Clarification on the evaluation criteria for proposals
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