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Town of Hopkinton

On Call Water Testing -Hopkinton

Solicitation: BD-26-1282-HOPKI-HOPKI-129040
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_7031567adf06234c40d2
DepartmentTown of HopkintonStateMAPostedDueMay 27, 2026, 10:00 AM UTCCloses in 1 daysBid range$287,168 - $340,347
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Town of Hopkinton. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 27, 2026.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-26-1282-HOPKI-HOPKI-129040
Performance
MA
Response
May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Ritika Patel
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Town of Hopkinton
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Ritika Patel
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Applicable wage determinations

Best public WD match for the notice location and scope.

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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
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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
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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

On Call Water Testing -Hopkinton

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium 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
$3,515,334,796
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
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
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

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: May 24, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

The Town of Hopkinton has issued a solicitation for on-call water testing services, with a response deadline set for May 27, 2026. This opportunity involves providing essential testing services that may impact local environmental and public health outcomes. Bidders are encouraged to prepare proposals that demonstrate experience and capability in water testing compliance and analysis.

water testingenvironmental servicesmunicipal contractsHopkintoncompliance testing
What the buyer is trying to do

The Town of Hopkinton is seeking reliable vendors to provide on-call water testing services, ensuring the community's water safety and regulatory compliance.

Who should pursue this
  • Environmental testing firms
  • Laboratories specializing in water analysis
  • Local service providers with experience in municipal contracts
Work breakdown
No work breakdown extracted.
Response package checklist
  • Company qualifications and experience
  • Relevant certifications and accreditations
  • Proposed pricing model and rates
  • Evidence of past performance in similar contracts
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • All testing must adhere to local and state environmental regulations.
  • Documentation of water testing protocols must be included.
Pricing strategy
  • Consider a competitive pricing model.
  • Include potential volume discounts or bundled service pricing.
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with local environmental consultants for added credibility.
  • Consider teaming with testing laboratories that have existing relationships with municipalities.
Risks and watchouts
  • Changes in environmental regulations that could affect testing requirements.
  • Delays in obtaining necessary certifications could hinder contract performance.
Smart questions to ask
  • What is the expected volume and frequency of testing required?
  • Are there specific contaminants or parameters that need special attention?
  • What are the reporting requirements for test results?
Source coverage notes

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

  • No specific testing parameters or types were mentioned.
  • Lack of historical contract value or scale.
  • No information regarding desired outcomes for water testing.
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