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MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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IFB 2026-333 CITY HALL BOILER REPLACEMENT
Solicitation: BD-26-1145-1145C-1145L-125603
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_6424f630e8ddd26d96ec
Source codes • 72, 15, 10Department • City of ChelseaAgency • 1145CONVD - PurchasingState • MAPosted • Feb 19, 2026, 09:03 AM UTCDue • Mar 05, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC• ExpiredBid range • $432,739 - $512,876
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from 1145CONVD - Purchasing • City of Chelsea. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 05, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 72, 15, 10.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1145-1145C-1145L-125603
- Performance
- Chelsea, MA 02150
- Response
- Mar 05, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
Chelsea, MA 02150
State: MA
Contracting office
500 Broadway City Hall Room #204 Chelsea, MA 02150 US
Point of Contact
Name
Ledia Koco
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
City of Chelsea
Agency
1145CONVD - Purchasing
Subagency
1145CONVD - Purchasing
Office
1145L - Default Data Conversion Location
Contracting Office Address
500 Broadway City Hall Room #204 Chelsea, MA 02150 US
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MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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MA20260023 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
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Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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MA20260017 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
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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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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
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Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
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Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
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Description
Available starting 2/19/2026 by visiting the City of Chelsea's website at: https://www.chelseama.gov/departments/purchasing/current_bids___solicitations.php
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$432,739 - $512,876
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
$432,739
Target
$457,925
Premium
$512,876
Labor
$132,040
Direct
$157,000
Burden
$104,117
Fee + reserve
$53,969
Target $457,925Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows
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Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216–$3,347,126
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%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis
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Updated: Feb 25, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The City of Chelsea is inviting bids for the Boiler Replacement project at City Hall, as outlined in IFB 2026-333. Potential bidders can access the details starting February 19, 2026, via the purchasing department's website. The response deadline is set for March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM UTC.
boiler replacementHVAC installationenergy efficiencyCity of Chelsea biddingsource codes 72, 15, 10
What the buyer is trying to do
The City of Chelsea aims to replace the existing boiler at City Hall to improve energy efficiency and heating reliability.
Who should pursue this
- Mechanical contractors with experience in boiler installations
- Companies specializing in HVAC systems
- Firms with past government contract experience
Work breakdown
- Assessment of current boiler systems
- Removal of existing boiler
- Installation of new boiler unit
- Testing and commissioning of new system
Response package checklist
- Completed bid form
- Insurance certificates
- List of relevant past projects
- Bidder qualifications and experience
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Bidders must adhere to all local building codes
- Comply with environmental regulations related to HVAC systems
Pricing strategy
- Consider the cost of materials, labor, and disposal of the old boiler
- Evaluate competitive pricing based on local market rates
Teaming and subs
- Partnership with local HVAC suppliers for materials
- Subcontracting mechanical labor to certified technicians
- Engaging environmental consultants for compliance advice
Risks and watchouts
- Delays in procurement of new boiler units
- Potential for unanticipated regulatory changes
- Availability of skilled labor during the installation period
Smart questions to ask
- What are the specific performance requirements for the new boiler?
- Are there existing warranties on current systems to consider?
- What is the expected timeline for installation and testing?
Source coverage notes
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- Detailed specifications of the new boiler required
- Information on current boiler performance issues
- Budget range for the project
- Possible installation timeframe details
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