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Department of Mental Health

DMH CLIENT GROCERY PURCHASE MASTER AGREEMENT RFR

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_95d413209e2c8edbecab

Federal opportunity from DMH08 - STATEWIDE • Department of Mental Health. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 30, 2028. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 73-13-00.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$546,655,675
Sector total $546,655,675 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$97,181
P10–P90
$33,967$992,402
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%($546,655,675)
Deal sizing
$97,181 median
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Place of performance
ELIZABETH WELCH 167 LYMAN ST WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581 US Email: elizabeth.welch@mass.gov Phone: (508) 454-0466
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Mental Health
Agency
DMH08 - STATEWIDE
Subagency
DMH08 - STATEWIDE
Office
Greg Drouin
Contracting Office Address
Not available

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Description

The Department of Mental Health seeks to establish a Master Agreement (MA) which will consist of pre-qualified vendors to allow for staff and clients of the Department to purchase groceries, personal care products and typical household items.

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Executive summary

The Department of Mental Health is issuing a Request for Responses (RFR) to establish a Master Agreement for grocery and household item purchases. This agreement will cater to staff and clients, ensuring access to essential products. The RFR is open until April 30, 2028, marking a significant opportunity for vendors specializing in grocery and personal care items to align with state needs.

What the buyer is trying to do

The Department aims to pre-qualify vendors for a streamlined purchasing process, enabling both staff and clients to obtain groceries, personal care products, and household items easily.

Work breakdown
  • Define requirements for grocery and household products.
  • Establish vendor pre-qualification criteria.
  • Implement a procurement system for client and staff purchases.
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal submission form.
  • Vendor qualifications documentation.
  • Pricing schema for items offered.
  • References from similar contracts.
Suggested keywords
Master Agreementgrocery purchasinghousehold itemspersonal care productsvendor pre-qualification
Source coverage notes

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  • Detailed performance metrics and expectations from vendors.
  • Information on the evaluation criteria for bids.
  • Specific geographical boundaries for service coverage.
  • Types of products listed under personal care and household items.
  • Any existing supply agreements affecting new vendors.
  • Market analysis for demand forecasting.

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