Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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IFB 2026-347 VOKE TOT LOT CDBG IMPROVEMENTS
Solicitation: BD-26-1145-1145C-1145L-125865
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_0740c689c4d21f3c3471
Source codes • 22, 10, 00Department • City of ChelseaAgency • 1145CONVD - PurchasingState • MAPosted • Feb 26, 2026, 10:06 AM UTCDue • Mar 12, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC• ExpiredBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from 1145CONVD - Purchasing • City of Chelsea. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 12, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 22, 10, 00.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1145-1145C-1145L-125865
- Performance
- Chelsea, MA 02150
- Response
- Mar 12, 2026, 11:30 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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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
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
Starting 2/26/26, 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
$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
$3,515,334,796
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: Mar 03, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The City of Chelsea is seeking bids for the IFB 2026-347 VOKE Tot Lot CDBG Improvements, with a response deadline of March 12, 2026. This initiative focuses on enhancing public play areas through Community Development Block Grant funding. Potential bidders should be attentive to the specific requirements detailed on the Chelsea Purchasing website, starting February 26, 2026.
CDBGplayground improvementsChelseapublic spacesconstruction bidssource codes 22, 10, 00
What the buyer is trying to do
The City of Chelsea aims to improve the VOKE Tot Lot using funds from the Community Development Block Grant program, enhancing community play spaces for local residents.
Who should pursue this
- Construction firms specialized in playground installations
- Contractors experienced with CDBG-funded projects
- Landscape architecture firms
Work breakdown
- Site assessment and planning
- Demolition of existing structures
- Installation of new playground equipment
- Landscape and safety improvements
- Final inspections and quality assurance
Response package checklist
- Completed bid form
- Cost proposal
- Proof of relevant experience
- Insurance documents
- Safety plans
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- All work must comply with CDBG regulations
- Consideration for local labor use may be required
- Must adhere to safety and accessibility standards for public play areas
Pricing strategy
- Competitive pricing is crucial due to potential local competitors
- Consider long-term maintenance costs in proposal
- Breakdown of costs by phase or specific improvements may assist evaluation
Teaming and subs
- Partner with local subcontractors for labor
- Collaborate with firms specializing in accessibility features
- Engage landscape designers for aesthetic improvements
Risks and watchouts
- Potential delays in procurement of materials
- Managing community expectations and input
- Compliance with CDBG reporting and funding requirements
Smart questions to ask
- What is the total budget allocated for these improvements?
- What specific safety standards must be met for the new installations?
- Are there community preferences for certain types of play equipment?
Source coverage notes
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- Specific budget allocation for the project
- Detailed project scope and requirements
- Eligibility criteria for bidding contractors
- History of similar projects in Chelsea
- Any specific environmental considerations for the site
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