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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
90 occupation rates available in the full WD.
DCR 870 Lifeguard Training and Certification Services & Aquatic Facility Rentals
Solicitation: BD-22-1020-DCRCU-DC250-70215
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_692a18aa14ad972790a1
Department • Department of Conservation and RecreationState • MAPosted • —Due • Jul 31, 2027, 05:00 PM UTC• Closes in 433 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Conservation and Recreation. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jul 31, 2027.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-22-1020-DCRCU-DC250-70215
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jul 31, 2027, 05:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Nadine Calla
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Nadine Calla
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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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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MA20260014 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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MA20260009 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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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
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Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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Description
Pursuant to this RFR, DCR seeks vendors to establish a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with qualified organizations to provide training and certification services that would certify qualified candidates for potential seasonal employment as DCR state lifeguards
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$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.
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
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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 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The DCR Contracts Unit is issuing a request for response (RFR) to establish a Master Service Agreement (MSA) for lifeguard training and certification services. This initiative focuses on certifying candidates for seasonal employment as DCR state lifeguards. Interested vendors must be eligible for the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). The response deadline is set for July 31, 2027.
lifeguard trainingcertification servicesaquatic facilityseasonal employmentMSA DCR
What the buyer is trying to do
DCR aims to partner with qualified organizations to deliver training and certification services necessary for hiring seasonal lifeguards.
Who should pursue this
- Organizations specializing in lifeguard training and certification
- Vendors with experience in aquatic facility management
- Small businesses eligible for SBPP
Work breakdown
- Establish a Master Service Agreement (MSA)
- Provide lifeguard training courses
- Issue certifications to candidates
- Support DCR in seasonal staffing needs
Response package checklist
- Evidence of relevant training and certification capabilities
- Proof of accreditation for lifeguard training
- Plan for seasonal employment certification compliance
- Pricing structure based on MSA requirements
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Must comply with SBPP eligibility requirements
- Follow all DCR guidelines specified in the MSA
Pricing strategy
- Competitive pricing is essential due to potential vendor competition
- Consider scalable pricing based on the number of candidates certified
Teaming and subs
- Potential partnerships with local swim schools
- Collaboration with health and safety organizations
Risks and watchouts
- Changing regulations in lifeguard training standards
- Competition from other qualified vendors
- Potential delays in achieving desired candidate certifications
Smart questions to ask
- What specific certifications are required for lifeguards under DCR guidelines?
- How many candidates does DCR anticipate needing to certify?
- What are the expected training timelines for candidates?
Source coverage notes
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- No specific duration for the Master Service Agreement provided
- Details on the number of lifeguards to be certified annually
- No explicit number of training sessions or locations listed
- Further specifics on evaluation criteria for bids
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