Annual Service Contract for Water, Sewer and Drainage Replacement and Emergency Repairs

Solicitation: BD-26-1155-COM01-COMCH-129417

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Notice ID: ma_commbuys_fe1ca4c2b4f92d2ca039

Department • City of Melrose State • MAPosted • —Due • Jun 04, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC• Closes in 9 daysBid range • $432,739 - $512,876

Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from City of Melrose. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 04, 2026.

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Solicitation: BD-26-1155-COM01-COMCH-129417
Performance: MA
Response: Jun 04, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

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Place of performance

Contracting office

Not listed

Point of Contact

Name

Jennifer Rosa

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Phone

Not available

Agency & Office

Department

City of Melrose

Agency

Not available

Subagency

Not available

Office

Jennifer Rosa

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)

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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

Annual Service Contract for Water, Sewer and Drainage Replacement and Emergency Repairs

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence

$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.

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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).

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12-month awarded value

$3,516,281,615

Sector total $3,516,281,615 • Share 100.0%

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Median

$350,000

P10–P90

$32,459–$3,347,126

Volatility

Volatile200%

Market composition

NAICS share of sector

A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.

100.0%

Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)

+100%($3,516,281,615)

Deal sizing

$350,000 median

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Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: May 26, 2026

Client-ready brief

Executive summary

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The City of Melrose is seeking bids for an Annual Service Contract for Water, Sewer and Drainage Replacement and Emergency Repairs, with responses due by June 4, 2026. This contract will address essential infrastructure needs, indicating a consistent demand for skilled contractors in public utility services. The scope includes both scheduled replacements and emergency repairs, highlighting the need for reliable and responsive services.

Water Service ContractSewer ReplacementDrainage RepairsEmergency ServicesPublic Works Contract

What the buyer is trying to do

The City aims to secure a contractor to manage the regular replacement of water and sewer lines and to respond swiftly to emergency repair needs.

Who should pursue this

Construction firms specializing in public utilities
Contractors with experience in emergency infrastructure repairs
Companies with a proven track record of municipal contracts

Work breakdown

Scope definition of water, sewer, and drainage replacement services
Development of emergency response protocols
Project timeline creation for regular services
Performance measurement criteria
Cost management and budgeting processes

Response package checklist

Company overview and qualifications
Relevant project experience
Proposed approach to the service contract
Pricing structure and payment terms
Compliance with local labor laws and regulations

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Compliance notes

Ensure compliance with city procurement regulations
Adherence to safety standards in public works
Local hiring preferences, if applicable

Pricing strategy

Consider competitive pricing while ensuring quality of service
Evaluate costs based on previous contracts and market rates
Include contingency costs for emergency repairs

Teaming and subs

Consider partnering with local contractors for emergency response capabilities
Engage suppliers for materials needed in repairs and replacements

Risks and watchouts

Potential delays in receiving materials for repairs
Challenges in meeting emergency response times
Regulatory changes affecting procurement processes

Smart questions to ask

What are the historical issues faced during past contracts?
What are the anticipated challenges in emergency response?
How are past performance metrics evaluated?

Source coverage notes

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Scope details for the replacement services
Specific performance metrics to be met
Budget estimates or funding sources
Contract length and renewal options
Information on previous contractors or performance records

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