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City of Cambridge

File 30790: Plumbing Services as Needed for Various City and School Departments

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_38a9f507a66db9c49b2d
NAICS • 72, 13, 00Department • City of CambridgeAgency • CAMBR - City of CambridgeState • MAPosted • —Due • Mar 05, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from CAMBR - City of Cambridge • City of Cambridge. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 05, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 13, 00.

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

Market trends →Awards →
12-month awarded value
$7,205,695,420
Sector total $7,205,695,420 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$96,720
P10–P90
$28,298–$2,037,759
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%($7,205,695,420)
Deal sizing
$96,720 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
NAICS 72 trendsSector 72 trendsDepartmentAgencyMA state hubAll trends
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Place of performance
Natalie Sullivan 795 Massachusettes Ave Room 303 Cambridge, MA 02139 US Email: nsullivan@cambridgema.gov Phone: (617) 349-4310 FAX: (617) 349-4308
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260004 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +8
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterer, Stonemason
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterers, Stonemasons, Tile Layers
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+44 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 44 more rate previews.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260004 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +8
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterer, Stonemason
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterers, Stonemasons, Tile Layers
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
+43 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
Rate
CARPENTER (Includes Form Work)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260019 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampden
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260020 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
City of Cambridge
Agency
CAMBR - City of Cambridge
Subagency
CAMBR - City of Cambridge
Office
Vilsabel David
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

Plumbing Services as Needed for Various City and School Departments, File: COC-CIFB-FY26-30790, available on the Citys e-Procurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cambridgema

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The City of Cambridge is seeking plumbing services for various city and school departments under the project number COC-CIFB-FY26-30790. Bids are due by March 5, 2026, and the opportunity is listed on the city's e-Procurement Portal. This is a critical need for maintaining operational functionality within the city’s facilities.

Plumbing ServicesBuying City of CambridgeMunicipal Plumbing ContractsEmergency Plumbing Repair
What the buyer is trying to do

The City of Cambridge aims to secure reliable plumbing services to address ongoing maintenance and repair needs for city and school departments.

Who should pursue this
  • Plumbing contractors licensed in Massachusetts
  • Companies experienced in municipal contract work
  • Service providers with capacity for emergency plumbing needs
Work breakdown
  • Assess plumbing service requirements across departments
  • Provide estimates for plumbing work as needed
  • Execute plumbing repairs and installations promptly
  • Maintain records of service completed for reporting
  • Ensure compliance with local plumbing codes
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal document
  • List of relevant experience and references
  • Proof of insurance and licensing
  • Detailed pricing structure
  • Compliance with city regulations
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Bidders must follow all municipal bidding regulations
  • Adherence to local plumbing codes is mandatory
  • Invoices must be prepared in compliance with city standards
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive rates given potential for ongoing work
  • Offer volume discounts if applicable
  • Include emergency service rates if required
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnering with local subcontractors for specialized tasks
  • Leverage existing relationships with city departments for insights
Risks and watchouts
  • Market competition may drive bids lower
  • Potential for delays in procurement process due to regulatory approvals
  • The need for emergency responsiveness may be higher than anticipated
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific types of plumbing work are most frequently needed?
  • Are there existing contracts or preferred providers?
  • What is the expected volume of work over the contract period?
Source coverage notes

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

  • No budget limits specified
  • Lack of information regarding existing service contracts
  • No specific scoring criteria mentioned
  • Information on previous plumbing service performance unavailable
  • Clarification on types of plumbing services needed missing
  • No details on contractual terms and conditions provided
  • Absence of demographic data on current service providers
  • No information on the performance evaluation process mentioned
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