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City of Lowell

Bridge Engineer Designer

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_b4cde7cb0d704c86ada7
NAICS • 81, 10, 00Department • City of LowellAgency • PCH01 - PurchasingState • MAPosted • —Due • Mar 12, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from PCH01 - Purchasing • City of Lowell. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 12, 2026. Industry: NAICS 81, 10, 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
$7,224,714,355
Sector total $7,224,714,355 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$252,161
P10–P90
$30,768–$1,428,923
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%($7,224,714,355)
Deal sizing
$252,161 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
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Place of performance
Michael Vaughn 375 Merrimack Street Rm. 60 Lowell, MA 01852 US Email: pmvaughn@lowellma.gov Phone: (978) 970-4110 FAX: (978) 970-4114
State: MA
Contracting office
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Applicable Wage Determinations

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

WD Directory →
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
MA20260022 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Norfolk
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (Includes Traffic Signalization)
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260016 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire
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
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260017 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
Rate
ELECTRICIAN (Includes Traffic Signalization)
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
GROUP 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
+22 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
City of Lowell
Agency
PCH01 - Purchasing
Subagency
PCH01 - Purchasing
Office
P. Michael Vaughn
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

Bridge Engineer Designer

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 18, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
low confidencegpt 5.2

This opportunity is titled “Bridge Engineer Designer” and is posted by PCH01 - Purchasing. The response deadline is 2026-03-12T11:00:00+00:00. The notice provides only a short description (“Bridge Engineer Designer”) and classifies the work under UNSPSC 81-10-00, with no attachments or additional scope details. Treat this as an early/limited posting and only proceed to bid if you can confirm the actual scope, required qualifications, and submission instructions from the buyer’s system.

Bridge EngineerBridge DesignStructural EngineeringCivil EngineeringUNSPSC 81-10-00Designer
What the buyer is trying to do

Engage a bridge engineering designer to perform bridge-related engineering design services (exact scope and deliverables not specified in the notice).

Who should pursue this
  • Civil/structural engineering firms with demonstrated bridge design capability and the ability to submit by 2026-03-12T11:00:00+00:00
  • Firms already registered/active on the relevant procurement platform associated with this notice (implied by the notice format), to quickly retrieve full requirements if they exist there
Work breakdown
  • Bridge engineering design support (specific bridge type, tasks, and design stage not stated)
  • Coordination with the purchasing entity (PCH01 - Purchasing) on requirements and submittals (details not provided)
Response package checklist
  • Confirmation of submission method and required forms (not provided in notice; must be obtained from the posting system)
  • Technical approach tailored to the actual bridge design scope (cannot be finalized from the current description alone)
  • Resumes/qualifications for key bridge engineering designer staff (roles/titles to align once scope is confirmed)
  • Relevant bridge design project past performance (bridge design examples; size/complexity to match once known)
  • Schedule/availability aligned to buyer’s required timeline (only response deadline is known: 2026-03-12T11:00:00+00:00)
  • Pricing/cost proposal format required by buyer (not specified)
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Meet the stated response deadline: 2026-03-12T11:00:00+00:00
  • UNSPSC classification provided: 81-10-00 (ensure your internal categorization and offering aligns)
Pricing strategy
  • Do not commit to a firm price from this notice text alone; request/locate the full scope and pricing template first
  • Be prepared for common professional-services pricing structures (e.g., hourly rates by labor category) but only use the structure explicitly required in the full solicitation, which is not included here
Teaming and subs
  • If the scope includes specialized bridge elements (unknown from notice), consider teaming with niche bridge disciplines (e.g., inspection support, drafting/CADD capacity) only after confirming requirements from the full posting
Risks and watchouts
  • Insufficient scope: the description contains only the title, increasing risk of mis-scoping and noncompliant responses
  • No solicitation number, notice type, attachments, place of performance, or period of performance provided—may indicate missing documents or an incomplete brief
  • Potential for hidden compliance requirements in the procurement system posting that are not visible in this brief (forms, certifications, submission instructions)
Smart questions to ask
  • Where are the full scope, statement of work, and submission instructions for “Bridge Engineer Designer” (and are there attachments not reflected here)?
  • What specific bridge design deliverables are required (plans, calculations, specifications, cost estimates) and at what design stage (concept/30/60/90/IFB)?
  • What are the required qualifications/licensure expectations for the bridge engineer designer (and any key personnel requirements)?
  • What is the place of performance and expected field/site involvement, if any?
  • What is the period of performance and any milestone dates beyond the response deadline (2026-03-12T11:00:00+00:00)?
  • What pricing format is required (hourly rates, NTE, lump sum) and are there standard terms/conditions to acknowledge?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Statement of work/deliverables for “Bridge Engineer Designer”
  • Submission instructions and required response forms
  • Solicitation number and notice type
  • Place of performance
  • Period of performance (start/end) and milestone schedule
  • Evaluation criteria and award type (e.g., RFQ/RFP, contract vehicle)
  • Pricing format/template and any constraints (NTE, hourly, lump sum)
  • Any attachments/resource links that define requirements
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