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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Furnish & Install Permanent Programmable Electronic Message Board
Solicitation: BD-26-1693-410EN-410EN-127316
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_31b9c8ff0ea7172a418d
Source codes • 55, 12, 19Department • Town of ActonAgency • 410EN - Engineering - DPWState • MAPosted • Apr 15, 2026, 08:00 AM UTCDue • May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC• ExpiredBid range • $432,739 - $512,876
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from 410EN - Engineering - DPW • Town of Acton. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 13, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 55, 12, 19.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1693-410EN-410EN-127316
- Performance
- Forest Road Acton, MA 01720
- Response
- May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
Forest Road Acton, MA 01720
State: MA
Contracting office
Corey York 14 Forest Road Acton, MA 01720 US
Point of Contact
Name
engineering
Email
engineering@actonma.gov
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Town of Acton
Agency
410EN - Engineering - DPW
Subagency
410EN - Engineering - DPW
Office
410EN - Engineering DPW
Contracting Office Address
Corey York 14 Forest Road Acton, MA 01720 US
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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
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MA20260025 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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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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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
Furnish & Install Permanent Programmable Electronic Message Board Intersection of Main St and Great Rd
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$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.
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
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
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2
The 410EN - Engineering - DPW is seeking a contractor to furnish and install a permanent programmable electronic message board. The described location is the intersection of Main St and Great Rd. The response deadline is 2026-05-13T10:00:00+00:00. Bidders should focus on a turnkey delivery: hardware supply, installation, and commissioning suitable for a permanent roadside environment at the stated intersection.
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What the buyer is trying to do
Procure a turnkey solution to furnish and install a permanent, programmable electronic message board at the intersection of Main St and Great Rd, including all work needed to install it in-place and operational.
Who should pursue this
- Traffic/ITS sign contractors experienced with furnishing and installing permanent programmable electronic message boards
- Electrical/sign installation firms with past work installing permanent roadway message boards at intersections
- General contractors with a specialty sign/electrical subcontractor capable of delivering the programmable message board and installation
Work breakdown
- Site review and installation planning for the intersection of Main St and Great Rd
- Furnish a permanent programmable electronic message board (hardware)
- Install the message board as a permanent installation (mounting/foundation as applicable)
- Provide programming/controls setup to enable message updates (programmable functionality)
- Commissioning and functional verification of the installed board
- Deliver closeout documentation relevant to the supplied and installed sign (as required by the solicitation)
Response package checklist
- Technical approach describing how you will furnish and install a permanent programmable electronic message board at Main St & Great Rd
- Product cut sheets/specifications for the proposed programmable electronic message board
- Installation plan narrative (means/methods) tailored to a permanent installation at an intersection
- Project schedule showing ability to meet the procurement timeline tied to the 2026-05-13 response deadline
- Relevant past performance for furnishing and installing permanent programmable electronic message boards
- Key personnel/subcontractor roles (if using electrical/sign installation subs)
- Any required forms and certifications referenced by the solicitation (to be confirmed once the solicitation package is obtained)
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Submit by the stated response deadline: 2026-05-13T10:00:00+00:00
- Scope is explicitly 'Furnish & Install' and 'Permanent'—response should clearly include both supply and permanent installation
- Location specificity matters: intersection of Main St and Great Rd; ensure approach reflects intersection/roadside installation constraints
Pricing strategy
- Price as a turnkey furnish-and-install package: equipment, installation labor, and commissioning
- Offer clear line-item separation between message board supply and installation to reduce evaluation ambiguity
- Include any optional adders only if the solicitation allows (e.g., extended warranty/service), otherwise keep pricing aligned to furnish & install
Teaming and subs
- If you are primarily a sign supplier, team with a local electrical/sign installation contractor to cover permanent installation
- If you are an installer, team with a programmable message board manufacturer/OEM for compliant hardware and support
Risks and watchouts
- Limited notice detail: without attachments/specs, there is risk of mis-scoping power, mounting, controls, or performance requirements
- Intersection installation can introduce traffic control and site constraints; confirm what is required/allowed in the solicitation
- NAICS/PSC details appear incomplete/unclear in the notice; ensure your firm’s registrations align once solicitation requirements are known
Smart questions to ask
- What are the required dimensions, pixel pitch/character height, brightness requirements, and viewing distance for the programmable message board?
- What power requirements and site power availability are assumed/provided at Main St & Great Rd?
- What mounting/foundation requirements are expected (pole mount, monument base, roadside cabinet), and are there any constraints at the intersection?
- Are there required programming interfaces, control methods, or approved vendors/models for the programmable functionality?
- What warranties, service response times, or maintenance expectations are required after installation?
- Are traffic control and permitting responsibilities included in contractor scope for the permanent installation?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Solicitation number and full solicitation/attachments with technical specifications
- Required sign performance/specs (size, display type, brightness, character height, readability distance)
- Power and communications requirements/availability at the installation location
- Permitting/traffic control responsibilities and any site constraints at Main St & Great Rd
- Evaluation criteria and pricing format (lump sum vs line items)
- Period of performance / required delivery and installation timeline
- Place of performance details beyond the intersection (jurisdiction/town, exact address/coordinates)
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