Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260023 (Rev 0)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+24 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
IFB 26-53 On-Call Repairs to Irrigation and Water Features
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_e1d64d9b887625f1ec1a
NAICS • 70, 17Department • City of SomervilleAgency • COS01 - Procurement & Contracting ServicesState • MAPosted • —Due • Mar 18, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC• Expired
Federal opportunity from COS01 - Procurement & Contracting Services • City of Somerville. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 70, 17.
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Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$2,706,841,172
Sector total $2,706,841,172 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$318,072
P10–P90
$42,300–$2,065,904
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($2,706,841,172)
Deal sizing
$318,072 median
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Place of performance
Procurement & Contracting Services Department 93 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143 US Email: procurement@somervillema.gov Phone: (617) 625-6600 Ext. 3400
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Applicable Wage Determinations
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260023 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260013 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
Rate
Base $49.10Fringe $36.63
Rate
Base $49.32Fringe $35.26
Rate
Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
+14 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260007 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+8 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260014 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
Rate
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+6 more occupation rates in this WD
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
City of Somerville
Agency
COS01 - Procurement & Contracting Services
Subagency
COS01 - Procurement & Contracting Services
Office
Felisa Garate
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
To obtain bid documents, visit www.somervillema.gov/procurement
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BidPulsar Analysis
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Updated: Mar 06, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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This opportunity involves IFB 26-53 for on-call repairs to irrigation and water features, managed by the City of Somerville under Procurement & Contracting Services. The response deadline is set for March 18, 2026. Bidders can obtain necessary documents from the Somerville procurement website.
Irrigation repairsWater featuresOn-call servicesSomerville procurementBid 26-53
What the buyer is trying to do
The City of Somerville is seeking qualified contractors to provide on-call repair services for irrigation and water features, ensuring maintenance and functionality.
Who should pursue this
- Contractors with experience in irrigation system repairs
- Companies specializing in water feature maintenance
- Local businesses familiar with Somerville regulations
Work breakdown
- Review bid documents from the Somerville website
- Prepare bid response
- Include relevant past performance examples
- Submit bids by the deadline of March 18, 2026
Response package checklist
- Completed bid form
- Proof of relevant experience
- Pricing proposal
- References from similar projects
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Must adhere to local regulations and standards
- Ensure compliance with bid document requirements
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive local market rates for irrigation services
- Factor in possible variable costs for on-call nature of work
Teaming and subs
- Consider teaming with local subcontractors for on-site services
- Explore partnerships with businesses that have specialized expertise in water features
Risks and watchouts
- Possible high competition from local contractors
- Challenges in providing quick response times due to potential volume of work
Smart questions to ask
- What are the specific performance metrics required for the repairs?
- Are there any existing service contracts that might impact this bid?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- No specific project budget provided.
- Lack of detailed specifications for irrigation and water feature repairs.
- No history of similar contracts available for reference.
- Information on existing contractors currently servicing irrigation needs is missing.
- Further details regarding the expected scope of work are not included.
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