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Town of Winchester

Request for Information for Selection of Renovation Partners

Solicitation: BD-25-1354-TMA01-TMA01-125456
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_b590deb208a9b1d1d39f
Source codes95, 12, 21DepartmentTown of WinchesterAgencyTMA01 - Office of the Town ManagerStateMAPostedFeb 17, 2026, 10:00 AM UTCDueMar 10, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCExpiredBid range$432,739 - $512,876
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Federal opportunity from TMA01 - Office of the Town Manager • Town of Winchester. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 10, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 95, 12, 21.

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Solicitation
BD-25-1354-TMA01-TMA01-125456
Performance
nd Floor Winchester, MA 01890
Response
Mar 10, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
nd Floor Winchester, MA 01890
State: MA
Contracting office
Brian Wyncoop 71 Mt. Vernon Street 2nd Floor Winchester, MA 01890 US

Point of Contact

Name
Brian Wyncoop
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Town of Winchester
Agency
TMA01 - Office of the Town Manager
Subagency
TMA01 - Office of the Town Manager
Office
TMA01 - Office of the Town Manager
Contracting Office Address
Brian Wyncoop 71 Mt. Vernon Street 2nd Floor Winchester, MA 01890 US

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
7 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 5 more rate previews.
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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
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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
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OF THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE, MULTIPLIED BY THE TOTAL HOURS WORKED
Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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s POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4) ROLLER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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MA20260017 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
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ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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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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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
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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TOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (ZONE B) ZONE B- BARNSTABLE COUNTY (BARNSTABLE, BOURNE, FALMOUTH, MASHPEE, SANDWICH), BRISTOL COUNTY (ALL CITIES EXCEPT EASTON),AND NORFOLK COUNTY (BELLINGHAM, FRANKLIN, PLAINVILLE)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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OOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBOROUGH, HOLBROOK, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHAM, NORFOLK, NORWOOD, QUINCY, RANDOLPH, SHARON, STOUGHTON, WALPOLE, WELLESLEY, WESTWOOD, WEYMOUTH)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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URO, WELLFLEET AND YARMOUTH); BRISTOL (EASTON); ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, HOLBROOK, HULL, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHA
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Description

The Winchester Affordable Housing Trust (AHT), is the owner of a single-family home at 160 Forest Street, Winchester, MA. The AHT intends to renovate the home and make it available for sale to an income eligible buyer.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium 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
$3,515,267,519
Sector total $3,515,267,519 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,048$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%($3,515,267,519)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 18, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Winchester Affordable Housing Trust is seeking partners for the renovation of a single-family home located at 160 Forest Street, Winchester, MA. This project aims to improve the property and make it available for sale to an income-eligible buyer. Responses are due by March 10, 2026, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare their proposals.

affordable housingrenovationWinchesterTMA01single-family homeconstruction partnerssource codes 95, 12, 21
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to identify renovation partners to renovate a property and support its sale to a buyer who meets income eligibility requirements.

Who should pursue this
  • Construction firms with residential experience
  • General contractors focusing on renovations
  • Small businesses specializing in affordable housing projects
Work breakdown
  • Evaluate the current condition of the property at 160 Forest Street
  • Design renovation plans that comply with housing standards
  • Execute renovations in a timely and cost-effective manner
  • Assist in the marketing and sale of the renovated home
Response package checklist
  • Company qualifications and relevant experience
  • Proposed timeline for renovations
  • Itemized budget for renovation costs
  • References from previous similar projects
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure compliance with local housing regulations
  • Adhere to rehabilitation standards set forth by the AHT
  • Follow any federal guidelines related to housing renovations
Pricing strategy
  • Focus on competitive pricing that demonstrates cost-effectiveness
  • Consider including options for phased renovations to accommodate budgeting constraints
  • Evaluate potential partnerships for shared cost approaches
Teaming and subs
  • Consider teaming with local subcontractors specializing in trades such as plumbing and electrical work
  • Explore partnerships with nonprofits focused on affordable housing for added credibility
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential delays in construction due to permitting issues in Winchester
  • Budget overruns if unexpected repair needs arise during renovation
  • Competition from other firms bidding for the same type of projects
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific renovations are prioritized by the AHT for the property?
  • Are there existing plans or guidelines to follow for the renovations?
  • What is the timeline for completing the renovations prior to sale?
Source coverage notes

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  • No detailed guidelines on the type of renovations anticipated
  • No budget range provided for the renovation project
  • Lack of information on the selection criteria for renovation partners
  • No specified date for project commencement or end after selection
  • Limited context on ongoing funding sources for the renovation
  • Unclear if there are any previous assessments of the property condition
  • No details on income eligibility criteria for prospective buyers
  • Absence of a defined scope of work for renovations
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