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City of New Bedford

26181107 Downtown New Bedford: Retail Analysis and Strategy

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_c21cd8b927bbaaa15efb
NAICS • 80, 14, 16Department • City of New BedfordAgency • 00138 - PurchasingState • MAPosted • —Due • Apr 13, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC• Closes in 4 days

Federal opportunity from 00138 - Purchasing • City of New Bedford. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 13, 2026. Industry: NAICS 80, 14, 16.

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Market snapshot

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

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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
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($7,205,695,420)
Deal sizing
$96,720 median
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Place of performance
Purchasing Department City of New Bedford 133 William Street, Room 208 New Bedford, MA 02740 US Email: purchasing@newbedford-ma.gov Phone: (508) 979-1433
State: MA
Contracting office
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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
MA20260010 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+64 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 64 more rate previews.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260010 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
Rate
DIVER TENDER
Base $61.70Fringe $35.47
+63 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260011 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
Insulator/asbestos worker (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishes to all types of mechanical systems.)
Base $44.36Fringe $36.63
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+54 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
MA20260007 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Power equipment operators: (1) Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
A (1) Loader
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+8 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
City of New Bedford
Agency
00138 - Purchasing
Subagency
00138 - Purchasing
Office
Geraldine Calheta
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

The New Bedford Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive ground floor retail market analysis for downtown New Bedford. Proposal Documents can be found on BidNet Direct.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 30, 2026
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Executive summary
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The New Bedford Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive ground-floor retail market analysis for downtown New Bedford. This opportunity is titled “26181107 Downtown New Bedford: Retail Analysis and Strategy” and is posted under “00138 - Purchasing.” Proposals are due by 2026-04-13 14:00 UTC, and proposal documents are hosted on BidNet Direct. Firms with demonstrated downtown retail market analysis and strategy experience should assess fit once the BidNet documents confirm deliverables, schedule, and required submission forms.

Downtown New BedfordNew Bedford Redevelopment Authorityground floor retailretail market analysisretail strategytenant mixretail recruitmenteconomic development
What the buyer is trying to do

Select a consultant team to analyze the ground-floor retail market in downtown New Bedford and produce a strategy to guide retail positioning, attraction, and activation decisions.

Who should pursue this
  • Retail market analysis and economic development consultancies with specific experience in downtown/main street or urban core ground-floor retail.
  • Firms that can deliver both analysis and an implementable retail strategy (the title explicitly includes “Retail Analysis and Strategy”).
  • Teams familiar with municipal/redevelopment authority stakeholders and public-sector deliverables (presentations, clear recommendations, decision-ready outputs).
Work breakdown
  • Access the full proposal package on BidNet Direct and confirm scope, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
  • Conduct a comprehensive ground-floor retail market analysis focused on downtown New Bedford (existing conditions, demand/supply, gaps/opportunities).
  • Develop a retail strategy for downtown New Bedford informed by the market analysis (positioning, target categories/tenants, and actionable recommendations).
  • Prepare required proposal deliverables and comply with submission instructions ahead of the 2026-04-13 14:00 UTC deadline.
Response package checklist
  • Download and follow the Proposal Documents from BidNet Direct (as stated in the notice).
  • Technical approach describing how you will perform the comprehensive ground-floor retail market analysis for downtown New Bedford.
  • Retail strategy methodology and expected outputs aligned to “Retail Analysis and Strategy.”
  • Relevant project experience (comparable downtown retail analyses/strategies) and resumes of key staff.
  • Project management plan and schedule consistent with any milestones specified in the BidNet documents.
  • Cost/fee proposal in the format required by the BidNet documents.
  • All required forms, certifications, and signatures specified in the BidNet documents (confirm within the package).
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Proposal Documents are explicitly located on BidNet Direct; submission requirements should be treated as controlling.
  • Meet the response deadline: 2026-04-13T14:00:00+00:00.
Pricing strategy
  • Align pricing to the level of effort required for a “comprehensive” ground-floor retail market analysis plus a strategy deliverable; confirm whether the buyer expects lump-sum vs. hourly/not-to-exceed in the BidNet package.
  • If optional tasks are allowed in the BidNet documents, separate base scope pricing (analysis + strategy) from add-ons to remain competitive while preserving margin.
Teaming and subs
  • Consider teaming with a local commercial real estate retail broker or retail leasing advisor to strengthen tenant mix/market realism—only if the BidNet documents allow subs/partners.
  • If the BidNet documents emphasize community engagement, add a subconsultant for stakeholder engagement and facilitation tied to downtown retail activation.
Risks and watchouts
  • Scope ambiguity in the notice: only a high-level description is provided here; the BidNet documents may include specific deliverables (e.g., dataset requirements, presentations, implementation roadmap) that affect staffing and price.
  • Tight timeline risk: without posted period-of-performance dates, resourcing must be confirmed quickly once the BidNet package is reviewed.
  • Submission noncompliance risk: missing required BidNet Direct forms or formatting instructions could render a proposal nonresponsive.
Smart questions to ask
  • In the BidNet package, what are the required deliverables for the ground-floor retail market analysis (e.g., inventory, demand model, gap analysis, benchmarks) and for the strategy (e.g., tenant mix plan, recruitment strategy, action plan)?
  • What is the expected study area boundary for “downtown New Bedford” and does it include adjacent districts?
  • Are stakeholder interviews, business surveys, or public meetings required, and if so, how many?
  • What data sources does the New Bedford Redevelopment Authority expect/require (local property data, lease comps, vacancy, foot traffic), and will any be provided?
  • What is the anticipated period of performance and key milestone dates?
  • What are the evaluation criteria and weighting (technical vs. cost) as specified in the BidNet documents?
Source coverage notes

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  • Proposal documents contents on BidNet Direct (deliverables, format, evaluation criteria, budget/fee structure, required forms)
  • Period of performance start/end dates
  • Place of performance details
  • Solicitation number and notice type/contract vehicle
  • NAICS/PSC accuracy (listed NAICS values appear nonstandard)
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