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Department of Conservation and Recreation

RFI - Parking Pay Stations

Solicitation: BD-26-1020-DCRCU-DC250-126743
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_c2ea7f0085c697b46e97
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from DCRCU - DCR CONTRACTS UNIT • Department of Conservation and Recreation. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 10, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 72, 15, 37.

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Solicitation
BD-26-1020-DCRCU-DC250-126743
Performance
Boston, MA 02116
Response
Apr 10, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
Boston, MA 02116
State: MA
Contracting office
Robert Boncore Department of Conservation & Recreation 10 Park Plaza Suite 6620 Boston, MA 02116 US

Point of Contact

Name
jordan.braxton
Email
jordan.braxton@mass.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Agency
DCRCU - DCR CONTRACTS UNIT
Subagency
DCRCU - DCR CONTRACTS UNIT
Office
DC250 - DCR Contracts Unit
Contracting Office Address
Robert Boncore Department of Conservation & Recreation 10 Park Plaza Suite 6620 Boston, MA 02116 US

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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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
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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 $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
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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
+87 more occupation rates in this WD

Description

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding parking pay stations/kiosks and associated services to support daily fee collections at facilities statewide. The Department currently operates approximately 160 pay stations and is exploring alternative products lines, maintenance services, and financing options to improve its parking infrastructure.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high confidence
$287,168 - $340,347

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
$287,168
Target
$303,882
Premium
$340,347
Labor
$124,800
Direct
$53,000
Burden
$88,068
Fee + reserve
$35,814
Target $303,882Hybrid 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.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 21, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is issuing an RFI for parking pay stations and kiosk services to support fee collections at their 160 facilities statewide. The focus is on exploring alternative product lines, maintenance services, and financing options. Qualified vendors are encouraged to submit information relevant to this project by the deadline of April 10, 2026.

Parking pay stationsKiosksFee collectionMaintenance servicesAlternative funding optionssource codes 72, 15, 37
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to gather information on innovative parking pay stations and related services to enhance their current system utilized at various recreational facilities across the state.

Who should pursue this
  • Vendors specializing in parking pay stations
  • Companies offering maintenance services for kiosks
  • Suppliers with experience in public infrastructure projects
Work breakdown
  • Identify alternative pay station products
  • Evaluate maintenance service options
  • Explore financing models for implementation
Response package checklist
  • Company profile and experience
  • Details on alternative products
  • Information on maintenance capabilities
  • Proposed financing options
  • References from similar projects
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure adherence to small business participation requirements as it is SBPP Eligible
Pricing strategy
  • Consider market benchmarking for pricing options
  • Develop flexible pricing models based on potential financing agreements
Teaming and subs
  • Potential partnerships with technology firms specializing in payment processing
  • Collaboration with local maintenance providers
  • Engagement with small business sub-contractors for outreach
Risks and watchouts
  • Market viability of proposed products may vary
  • Potential delays in gathering comprehensive vendor input
  • Dependencies on state budget allocations for implementation
Smart questions to ask
  • What are the current challenges faced with existing pay stations?
  • What features are most desired in new pay station solutions?
  • How will vendor performance be evaluated during implementation?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Specific features or technologies desired in pay stations
  • Exact budget parameters for this project
  • Current issues with existing pay station system
  • Details on user demographics and usage statistics
  • Information on existing maintenance contracts
  • List of key stakeholders involved in decision-making
  • Potential regional constraints or regulations
  • Historical data on usage rates for improved solutions
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