Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
24 occupation rates available in the full WD.
26DPW258C Water Service Connections & Fire Hydrant Replacement
Solicitation: BD-26-1303-NEE08-NDM26-129456
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_d08e6c879a2495e3bc06
Department • Town of NeedhamState • MAPosted • —Due • Jun 04, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC• Closes in 9 daysBid range • $432,739 - $512,876
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Town of Needham. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 04, 2026.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1303-NEE08-NDM26-129456
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jun 04, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Katie Bamber
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Town of Needham
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Katie Bamber
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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MA20260023 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
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Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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MA20260017 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
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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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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
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Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
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Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
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Description
26DPW258C Water Service Connections & Fire Hydrant Replacement
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
$3,515,334,796
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 22, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Town of Needham is soliciting bids for the procurement of water service connections and fire hydrant replacements, as outlined in solicitation number BD-26-1303-NEE08-NDM26-129456. This opportunity emphasizes the town's commitment to enhancing its water infrastructure by improving service reliability and safety. Bids are due by June 4, 2026, necessitating prompt responses from interested firms.
Water infrastructureFire hydrant replacementMunicipal servicesBid proposalInfrastructure improvements
What the buyer is trying to do
The buyer aims to replace existing water service connections and fire hydrants to improve the municipal water system's efficiency and reliability.
Who should pursue this
- Contractors specializing in water infrastructure
- Companies with experience in municipal service projects
- Firms with capabilities in fire suppression systems
Work breakdown
- Assessment of current water service connections
- Replacement of water service lines
- Replacement of existing fire hydrants
- Testing and commissioning of new installations
Response package checklist
- Completed bid proposal form
- Technical capability statement
- Project experience summary
- Pricing schedule incl. labor and materials
- References from similar projects
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Must comply with local municipal regulations
- Adherence to safety standards for installation
- Compliance with environmental guidelines
Pricing strategy
- Consider a competitive pricing model based on market standards
- Factor in costs for labor, materials, and potential overhead
- Include provisions for unforeseen expenses related to site conditions
Teaming and subs
- Consider teaming with local firms experienced in municipal contracts
- Explore partnerships with specialty subcontractors for niche tasks
- Assess previous partnerships to leverage proven performance track records
Risks and watchouts
- Potential regulatory compliance changes before project start
- Market fluctuations in supply chain impacting materials costs
- Weather conditions affecting project timelines
Smart questions to ask
- What is the estimated budget for the project?
- Are there specific regulations that bidders should be aware of?
- What is the anticipated timeline for project completion?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Detailed scope of work is not provided
- Specific technical requirements for fire hydrants not outlined
- No information on prior similar contracts
- Potential budget range not disclosed
- Expected volume or quantity for replacements is missing
- No site assessment details available
- Lack of local labor availability information
- No insights on potential existing conditions challenges
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