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City of Malden

Malden Vacant Properties Program NOFA

Solicitation: BD-23-1454-MAPLA-SPACD-90316
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_2cd053a5d514c62a10fb
DepartmentCity of MaldenStateMAPostedDueDec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCCloses in 219 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from City of Malden. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2026.

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Solicitation
BD-23-1454-MAPLA-SPACD-90316
Performance
MA
Response
Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Kristina Tseng
Email
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Phone
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Agency & Office

Department
City of Malden
Agency
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Subagency
Not available
Office
Kristina Tseng
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
7 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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MA20260006 (Rev 2)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
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MA20260025 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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ELECTRICIAN
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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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
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MA20260007 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
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CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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inges POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE 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 $46.38Fringe $31.04
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: (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
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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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
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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
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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
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Description

The City of Malden has received $45.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery funds and has granted $2 million to the Malden Redevelopment Authority (MRA) to acquire, rehabilitate, and sell vacant and blighted properties as affordable homes to income-eligible households. The City of Malden is seeking proposals from non-profit housing developers, for-profit housing developers, and public housing authorities to develop affordable homeownership.

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

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Market snapshot

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

12-month awarded value
$3,516,281,615
Sector total $3,516,281,615 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,459$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,516,281,615)
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 28, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The City of Malden is launching a program to address vacant and blighted properties, with a significant funding allocation of $2 million from ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery funds. This initiative aims to develop affordable homeownership solutions for income-eligible households. Proposals are being sought from various developers, signaling a collaborative effort to enhance community housing.

affordable housingproperty rehabilitationMalden Redevelopment AuthorityARPA fundingvacant properties program
What the buyer is trying to do

The City of Malden wants to acquire, rehabilitate, and sell vacant properties as affordable homes. This initiative aims to revitalize neighborhoods and provide affordable housing options to income-eligible households.

Who should pursue this
  • Non-profit housing developers
  • For-profit housing developers
  • Public housing authorities
Work breakdown
  • Identify and acquire vacant properties
  • Rehabilitate properties to meet housing standards
  • Market and sell rehabilitated homes to income-eligible households
Response package checklist
  • Proposal outlining experience and qualifications
  • Detailed project plan for property acquisition and rehabilitation
  • Budget breakdown for project costs
  • Evidence of capability to meet housing standards
  • Timeline for project completion
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • All proposals must adhere to ARPA funding requirements
  • Compliance with local zoning laws and regulations
  • Consideration of environmental impacts in development plans
Pricing strategy
  • Provide competitive pricing based on market analysis of affordable housing
  • Detail costs associated with rehabilitation and expected sale price
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local non-profits to strengthen community ties
  • Consider forming joint ventures with other developers to share resources
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential delays in property acquisition
  • Market fluctuations affecting rehabilitation costs
  • Challenge in identifying eligible income households
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific criteria will be used to determine income eligibility?
  • Is there flexibility in the proposal deadlines?
  • How will the success of the program be measured?
Source coverage notes

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  • No specific buyer website or point of contact provided
  • Details on the selection criteria for proposals are missing
  • Information on the types of properties targeted for acquisition is lacking
  • No deadlines for phases of project execution specified
  • Insufficient detail on marketing strategies for sold homes
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