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Plymouth Public Schools

HOUSE DOCTOR

Solicitation: BD-26-2194-PPSB-PPSB-128423
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_02d5bd5807e142b0f17b
Source codes72, 10, 33, 81, 00DepartmentPlymouth Public SchoolsAgencyPPSB - PPS - Business OfficeStateMAPostedApr 22, 2026, 08:07 AM UTCDueMay 13, 2026, 11:00 AM UTCExpiredBid range$432,739 - $512,876
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from PPSB - PPS - Business Office • Plymouth Public Schools. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 13, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 72, 10, 33, 81, 00.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-26-2194-PPSB-PPSB-128423
Performance
Lincoln St Plymouth, MA 02360
Response
May 13, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Place of performance
Lincoln St Plymouth, MA 02360
State: MA
Contracting office
Adam Blaisdell 11 Lincoln St Plymouth, MA 02360 US

Point of Contact

Name
Adam Blaisdell
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Plymouth Public Schools
Agency
PPSB - PPS - Business Office
Subagency
PPSB - PPS - Business Office
Office
PPSB - PPS - Business office
Contracting Office Address
Adam Blaisdell 11 Lincoln St Plymouth, MA 02360 US

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
24 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260023 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES)
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260017 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)
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
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
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate 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

Description

HOUSE DOCTOR: Plymouth Public Schools is seeking qualified Designers/ Architects to provide Designer Services for Planning & Construction Projects associated with building improvements, maintenance and long-term planning and budgeting. This RFQ is intended to select a pre-qualified firm for specific assignments & projects to be determined on an as needed basis.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high 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).

12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Apr 22, 2026
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Executive summary
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Plymouth Public Schools (PPSB - PPS - Business Office) issued an RFQ titled “HOUSE DOCTOR” to pre-qualify Designers/Architects for designer services supporting planning and construction projects tied to building improvements, maintenance, and long-term planning/budgeting. The intent is to select a firm for assignments that will be determined on an as-needed basis rather than a single defined project. Responses are due by 2026-05-13 11:00 UTC. This is a qualifications-driven pursuit where demonstrating relevant K-12 facility planning and small-to-mid capital improvement delivery experience will likely matter more than detailed technical solutions to a specific scope (which is not yet defined).

Plymouth Public SchoolsHOUSE DOCTORDesigner ServicesArchitectRFQpre-qualified firmas neededbuilding improvements
What the buyer is trying to do

Establish a pre-qualified “house” designer/architect resource for Plymouth Public Schools to support ongoing building improvements, maintenance-related projects, and longer-term facility planning and budgeting on an as-needed basis.

Who should pursue this
  • Architecture/design firms with demonstrated experience supporting K-12 school building improvements and maintenance-driven projects
  • Firms that can staff on-call/as-needed assignments and manage multiple small-to-medium deliverables concurrently
  • Firms with strong facility planning and budgeting support experience (e.g., capital planning assistance) appropriate to a school district
Work breakdown
  • Provide designer/architect services for planning & construction projects associated with building improvements
  • Support projects associated with maintenance (likely smaller, recurring facility needs)
  • Support long-term planning and budgeting (facility condition/needs planning, capital planning support)
Response package checklist
  • RFQ qualifications package demonstrating designer/architect capability for school building improvements, maintenance-related projects, and planning/budgeting support
  • Project experience examples most analogous to ongoing district-wide building improvements and maintenance/capital planning work
  • Proposed team structure and availability model for as-needed task assignments
  • Approach to handling multiple assignments with varying urgency (on-call/IDIQ-like responsiveness) aligned to the RFQ intent to pre-qualify
  • Any required forms/instructions referenced by the RFQ (not provided in the notice text)
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Submission deadline: 2026-05-13T11:00:00+00:00
  • This is an RFQ to select a pre-qualified firm; scope for specific assignments/projects will be determined later on an as-needed basis
Pricing strategy
  • Because this is an RFQ for pre-qualification (not a defined project), emphasize rate structures and task-order flexibility only if the RFQ requests it; otherwise focus on qualifications and responsiveness
  • Be prepared to discuss how fees are developed for small building improvement/maintenance projects versus planning/budgeting support tasks, if asked during evaluation or negotiations
Teaming and subs
  • Consider lining up specialty partners commonly needed in school building improvement work (e.g., MEP engineering, structural) if the RFQ allows/requests a multi-discipline team
  • If the district expects planning and budgeting support, consider a sub/partner with facility assessment and capital planning experience (if not in-house)
Risks and watchouts
  • Scope ambiguity: assignments/projects are not defined now; ensure your submission clearly communicates breadth and how you manage varied, as-needed tasking
  • Evaluation criteria are not provided in the notice text; missing RFQ details could drive mandatory formats, page limits, or required forms
  • NAICS/PSC and set-aside are not specified in the notice; confirm any eligibility or registration requirements that may apply
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific submission instructions and evaluation criteria govern this RFQ (format, page limits, required forms, and scoring/selection method)?
  • What is the expected volume and typical size/complexity of as-needed assignments (e.g., minor renovations, code upgrades, accessibility improvements, planning studies)?
  • Will the district issue task orders under a contract, and if so what contract term and renewal structure is anticipated?
  • Are multi-discipline teams expected (architecture + MEP/structural/civil), and should consultants be included in the qualifications package?
  • Are there particular school facilities, building systems, or near-term priorities driving the “HOUSE DOCTOR” need (maintenance backlogs, capital plan updates, budget cycle deadlines)?
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  • Evaluation criteria and selection method for pre-qualification
  • Contract type/term (e.g., on-call/task order structure) and any pricing/rate submission requirements
  • Place of performance and list of facilities/buildings in scope
  • Period of performance (start/end) and expected assignment volume
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