Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
7 occupation rates available in the full WD.
IFB _ DPW CONTRACTS 2026 PAVEMENT MARKINGS
Solicitation: BD-26-1160-02-02-129216
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_d60bc80d0428d9ed711d
Department • City of NorthamptonState • MAPosted • —Due • May 27, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC• Closes in 1 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from City of Northampton. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 27, 2026.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1160-02-02-129216
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- May 27, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
William Coffey
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
City of Northampton
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
William Coffey
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
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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Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260025 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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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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MA20260007 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
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Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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Base $46.38Fringe $31.04
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Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Description
IFB _ DPW CONTRACTS 2026 PAVEMENT MARKINGS
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
$3,516,281,615
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
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,516,281,615)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.
Files
Files size/type shown when available.
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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
medium confidencegpt 5.2
The City of Northampton has issued an IFB titled “DPW CONTRACTS 2026 PAVEMENT MARKINGS” under solicitation number BD-26-1160-02-02-129216. This appears to be a public works/DPW pavement markings contract for 2026, but the notice text provides no scope details beyond the title. Bids are due by 2026-05-27 at 14:00 UTC. Because no attachments or resource links are provided in the brief, bidders should confirm where the full IFB documents, bid forms, and specifications are posted before committing bid resources.
City of NorthamptonDPWpavement markingsstripingIFBBD-26-1160-02-02-1292162026
What the buyer is trying to do
Procure a contractor to perform 2026 pavement markings services for the City of Northampton DPW (inferred from the IFB title: “DPW CONTRACTS 2026 PAVEMENT MARKINGS”).
Who should pursue this
- Pavement marking/striping contractors with municipal roadway marking experience and capacity to cover City of Northampton work in 2026
- Firms experienced with IFB (low-bid) public works procurement and capable of complying with typical DPW contract requirements (as stated in the IFB)
Work breakdown
- Review full IFB package for pavement marking specifications, quantities, locations, and performance requirements
- Prepare bid per IFB instructions (forms, pricing schedule, required bonds/insurance, certifications)
- Plan pavement marking production and field operations to meet the City of Northampton’s 2026 schedule (as defined in the IFB)
Response package checklist
- Completed bid submission for solicitation BD-26-1160-02-02-129216
- Acknowledgment of all addenda (if any are issued in the full IFB posting)
- Pricing sheet(s) exactly as provided in the IFB
- Bid bond (if required by the IFB)
- Insurance certificates and endorsements (if required by the IFB)
- Any required contractor certifications/registrations specified in the IFB
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Submission deadline is 2026-05-27T14:00:00+00:00; confirm local time treatment and submission method in the full IFB instructions
- The brief contains no attachments/links; compliance depends on obtaining the complete IFB package and following its instructions precisely
Pricing strategy
- Treat as an IFB/low-bid environment: align pricing to the IFB bid schedule line items and units once obtained
- Confirm whether pricing is unit-rate, lump sum, or by task/location in the IFB, then build a cost model around production rates, traffic control, mobilizations, and material type requirements as specified
- Identify any optional/alternate bid items or multi-year/extension provisions only after reviewing the full IFB
Teaming and subs
- If the IFB includes traffic control requirements, consider a subcontractor for traffic control/signage support (only if allowed/needed per IFB)
- If specialized materials or markings are required, consider supplier agreements for the specified marking materials once identified in the IFB
Risks and watchouts
- Scope ambiguity: the notice provides only the title; unknown quantities, marking types, and locations could materially affect pricing and feasibility
- Document access risk: no resource links/attachments are provided in the brief, increasing risk of missing mandatory forms, addenda, or bid instructions
- Timing risk: with only the deadline provided, bidders must quickly confirm submission method, required bonds/insurance, and any site/field constraints stated in the IFB
Smart questions to ask
- Where is the full IFB document package for BD-26-1160-02-02-129216 posted (including specifications, pricing forms, and bid submission instructions)?
- What are the required pavement marking materials and standards (e.g., paint/thermoplastic, beads, thickness, retroreflectivity) and how are they measured and paid?
- What are the estimated quantities/locations and the expected 2026 work windows/schedule?
- Are there specific traffic control requirements and is traffic control included in bid items or incidental?
- Are bid bond, performance/payment bonds, and specific insurance limits required?
- What is the bid submission method (electronic vs sealed hard copy), and what constitutes a responsive bid?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Link/location for the complete IFB documents, specifications, and bid forms
- Place of performance / specific streets or facilities covered
- Detailed scope: marking types, materials, standards, and estimated quantities
- Bid submission method and required responsiveness elements
- Bonding and insurance requirements
- Period of performance dates and work windows for 2026
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