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City of Somerville

IFB 26-52 Fertilization, Weed, and Insect Control of Parks, Islands and Athletic Fields

Solicitation: BD-26-1166-COS01-COS01-125818
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_856a91f8f813b613c09b
Source codes10, 17, 16DepartmentCity of SomervilleAgencyCOS01 - Procurement & Contracting ServicesStateMAPostedFeb 25, 2026, 01:41 PM UTCDueMar 12, 2026, 02:00 PM UTCExpiredBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from COS01 - Procurement & Contracting Services • City of Somerville. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 12, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 10, 17, 16.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-26-1166-COS01-COS01-125818
Performance
Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143
Response
Mar 12, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143
State: MA
Contracting office
Procurement & Contracting Services Department 93 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143 US

Point of Contact

Name
Felisa Garate
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
City of Somerville
Agency
COS01 - Procurement & Contracting Services
Subagency
COS01 - Procurement & Contracting Services
Office
COS01 - Procurement & Contracting Services
Contracting Office Address
Procurement & Contracting Services Department 93 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143 US

Applicable wage determinations

Best public WD match for the notice location and scope.

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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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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
Rate
OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
Rate
OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
Rate
OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
+4 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260025 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
Rate
CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
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
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260016 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire
Rate
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 $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
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
Rate
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 $39.12Fringe $31.04
+20 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Open WD
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
Rate
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
+87 more occupation rates in this WD

Description

To obtain bid documents, visit www.somervillema.gov/procurement

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

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
$3,515,474,911
Sector total $3,515,474,911 • 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%($3,515,474,911)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 05, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The City of Somerville is seeking bids for IFB 26-52, which involves the fertilization, weed, and insect control of parks, islands, and athletic fields. The response deadline is set for March 12, 2026, providing ample time for potential bidders to prepare their proposals. This initiative will require expertise in landscape management and pest control, aligned with the NAICS code specified.

fertilizationpest controlweedslandscape managementathletic fieldsgovernment contractingsource codes 10, 17, 16
What the buyer is trying to do

The City aims to maintain and enhance the health of public green spaces through professional management of weeds, insects, and fertilization.

Who should pursue this
  • Landscaping and pest control companies with relevant experience.
  • Firms specializing in urban horticulture and environmental management.
Work breakdown
  • Identify qualified service providers specializing in fertilization and pest control.
  • Conduct site assessments of parks and athletic fields.
  • Develop and implement a weed and pest management plan.
  • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of applied treatments.
Response package checklist
  • Completed bid document as per specifications.
  • Company qualifications and experience overview.
  • Proposed pricing and service plan.
  • References from similar past performance.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations.
  • Certifications for pesticide application must be current.
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing to secure contract but ensure profitability.
  • Detail costs per service as well as any bulk service pricing.
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local horticulturists for insight into native plant care.
  • Collaborate with environmental specialists for sustainable practices.
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential for adverse weather affecting performance timelines.
  • Compliance with regulatory changes in pest control.
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific pests are of most concern to the city?
  • Are there particular regulatory requirements that must be adhered to?
Source coverage notes

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  • No specifics on previous contractor performance history.
  • Lack of details about performance metrics or expectations for the contract.
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