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MA20260008 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +6
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Notice of Proposed Best Value Grant Award - Town of Lunenburg
Solicitation: BD-26-1020-DCRCU-DC250-130723
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_b9a7f31e50213bbd3828
Source codes • 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: YESDepartment • Department of Conservation and RecreationAgency • Dcrcu - Dcr Contracts UnitState • MAPosted • Jun 18, 2026, 03:34 PM UTCDue • Jul 02, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC• Closes in 10 daysBid range • $625,611 - $741,464
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from DCRCU - DCR CONTRACTS UNIT • Department of Conservation and Recreation. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jul 02, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 00.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1020-DCRCU-DC250-130723
- Performance
- Boston, MA 02116
- Response
- Jul 02, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
Live POP
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
Mary Patey
Email
Not available
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
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MA20260008 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +6
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Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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MA20260021 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Middlesex
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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MA20260016 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire
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Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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MA20260011 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
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Base $44.36Fringe $36.63
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Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
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Description
The Forest Legacy Program project grant is awarded to DCR to fund acquisition of land included in an FLP project application. The Town of Lunenburg worked in partnership with other groups to develop an application for Forest Legacy Program funding for the acquisition of properties contained in the Nashua Wild & Scenic Rivers and Forests Forest Legacy Project.
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$625,611 - $741,464
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
$625,611
Target
$662,022
Premium
$741,464
Labor
$329,680
Direct
$32,000
Burden
$221,360
Fee + reserve
$78,022
Target $662,022Hybrid 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
$1,709,125,447
Sector total $1,709,125,447 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$104,373
P10–P90
$28,345–$3,425,321
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($1,709,125,447)
Deal sizing
$104,373 median
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BidPulsar Analysis
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Updated: Jun 22, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Town of Lunenburg is seeking a Best Value Grant Award as part of the Forest Legacy Program, with a response deadline of July 2, 2026. This initiative aims to fund the acquisition of land associated with the Nashua Wild & Scenic Rivers and Forests Project, emphasizing community collaboration. Eligible bidders must be SBPP compliant, with awards managed by the DCR Contracts Unit.
Forest Legacy Programland acquisitionNashua Wild & Scenicgrant applicationconservation fundingsource codes 00
What the buyer is trying to do
The Town of Lunenburg aims to secure funding through the Forest Legacy Program to support the acquisition of properties within a designated area, enhancing conservation efforts and promoting sustainable land use.
Who should pursue this
- Small businesses with experience in land acquisition or management
- Firms experienced in environmental conservation programs
- Organizations familiar with grant applications for land use
Work breakdown
- Review the Forest Legacy Program requirements
- Prepare and submit the grant application by the deadline
- Detail land acquisition strategies and partnership roles
- Outline community benefits and environmental impacts
- Develop a budget and funding allocation plan
Response package checklist
- Completed application form
- DCR Contracts Unit compliance documentation
- Detailed project description
- Budget and financial plan
- Evidence of partnerships and community involvement
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Ensure alignment with SBPP eligibility
- Comply with DCR guidelines for land acquisition
Pricing strategy
- Competitive pricing based on local market rates for land acquisition
- Consider potential cost-sharing with community partners
Teaming and subs
- Partner with environmental NGOs or local land trusts
- Engage with local businesses for additional support
Risks and watchouts
- Potential delays in obtaining required approvals
- Challenges in demonstrating community support
- Budget overruns during the acquisition process
Smart questions to ask
- What is the total funding available through the grant?
- Are there specific land use regulations to consider?
- What are the evaluation criteria for the grant award?
Source coverage notes
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- Specific funding amount available for the grant
- Clear timeline for project execution post-award
- Details on evaluation criteria for proposals
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