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City of Springfield

26-176 Chestnut Middle School Automated Logic Controls

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_8f56dd05c4bbbd464de0
NAICS • 32, 15, 00Department • City of SpringfieldAgency • PUR02 - ProcurementState • MAPosted • —Due • May 05, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC• Closes in 18 days

Federal opportunity from PUR02 - Procurement • City of Springfield. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 05, 2026. Industry: NAICS 32, 15, 00.

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12-month awarded value
$2,706,841,172
Sector total $2,706,841,172 • Share 100.0%
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$318,072
P10–P90
$42,300–$2,065,904
Volatility
Volatile200%
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100.0%
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$318,072 median
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Place of performance
Lauren Stabilo 36 Court Street - Room 307 Springfield, MA 01103 US Email: lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com Phone: (413) 787-6284 FAX: (413) 787-6295
State: MA
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Applicable Wage Determinations

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260001 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
Rate
Insulator/asbestos worker Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanical systems (ZONE A)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
Rate
ZONE B)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
+97 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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MA20260001 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
Rate
Insulator/asbestos worker Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanical systems (ZONE A)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
Rate
ZONE B)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
Rate
ATERIAL HANDLER (Includes preparation, wetting, stripping, removal, scrapping, vacuuming, bagging and disposing of all insulation materials from mechanical systems whether they contain asbestos or not)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
+96 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260023 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
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CARPENTER (Includes Form Work)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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
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MA20260020 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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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

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Agency & Office

Department
City of Springfield
Agency
PUR02 - Procurement
Subagency
PUR02 - Procurement
Office
Antonio D'Angelo
Contracting Office Address
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Description

The City of Springfield is seeking bids from qualified firms to enter into an agreement for the installation of new automated logic equipment at Chestnut Middle School, 355 Plainfield St, Springfield, MA 01107. Estimated value of the contract is approximately $90,000.00.

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The City of Springfield is soliciting bids from qualified firms to install new automated logic equipment at Chestnut Middle School, 355 Plainfield St, Springfield, MA 01107. The estimated contract value is approximately $90,000. Bids are due 2026-05-05 at 14:00 UTC. The opportunity appears to be a building controls/automation equipment installation and will likely hinge on controls integration approach, commissioning expectations, and schedule constraints at an operating school.

Automated LogicBASbuilding automationDDC controlscontrols upgradecontrollersprogrammingcommissioning
What the buyer is trying to do

Award an agreement to a qualified firm to furnish and install new automated logic equipment (Automated Logic controls) at Chestnut Middle School in Springfield, MA, likely to improve/replace building automation controls and associated logic hardware.

Who should pursue this
  • Building automation/controls contractors with demonstrated Automated Logic (or specified equivalent per documents) installation experience.
  • Mechanical/HVAC controls firms that regularly work in K-12 occupied facilities and can execute off-hours work if required by the school.
  • Electrical contractors with a dedicated controls division or a strong controls subcontractor relationship (if the scope is predominantly controls hardware and wiring).
Work breakdown
  • Review bid documents/attachment for exact Automated Logic scope (controllers, panels, sensors, network components, programming, integration, commissioning).
  • Site walk / existing conditions verification at Chestnut Middle School (existing BAS condition, points list, panel locations, pathways, power, network).
  • Provide and install new automated logic equipment (procurement, staging, panel build as applicable, field installation).
  • Controls programming/configuration (sequence implementation per provided specs).
  • Integration/cutover (tie-in to existing BAS front end or specified supervisor/graphics per bid docs).
  • Testing, commissioning support, and functional verification per requirements in attachment.
  • Closeout deliverables (as-builts, O&M manuals, warranty info, training if required).
Response package checklist
  • Completed bid form(s) as required by the City of Springfield/Commbuys posting (see attachment).
  • Price proposal matching the bid schedule structure in the attachment (lump sum and/or unit pricing as requested).
  • Proof of qualifications for automated logic/BAS work (project references relevant to controls upgrades).
  • Acknowledgment of any addenda (if issued in Commbuys).
  • Schedule/lead time narrative for equipment procurement and installation sequencing.
  • Required certifications/authorizations if the attachment specifies manufacturer authorization for Automated Logic or similar.
  • Insurance and bonding documentation if required by the bid documents.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Submit by the response deadline: 2026-05-05T14:00:00+00:00.
  • Place of performance is explicitly Chestnut Middle School, 355 Plainfield St, Springfield, MA 01107.
  • All binding requirements, bid forms, and submission method are likely contained in the Commbuys attachment; compliance should be driven strictly by that document.
Pricing strategy
  • Estimated value is approximately $90,000; ensure your cost model reflects controls equipment lead times, programming labor, and commissioning/functional testing effort.
  • Price risk centers on unknown existing conditions and integration scope; use the attachment to identify allowances (e.g., unknown devices, conduit/pathway constraints) and qualify only if permitted by the bid form.
  • If the bid is strictly low-price, focus on tight takeoff of hardware quantities (controllers/modules, panels, sensors, network components) and realistic labor for install + software checkout.
Teaming and subs
  • If you are primarily a mechanical controls firm: consider an electrical subcontractor for conduit/wiring and power to panels if not self-performed.
  • If you are an electrical contractor: team with an Automated Logic-capable controls programmer/commissioning specialist for software, integration, and functional testing.
  • Consider a commissioning/controls TAB partner only if the attachment assigns specific functional performance verification beyond standard controls checkout.
Risks and watchouts
  • Integration ambiguity: whether the new automated logic equipment must integrate with an existing BAS front end or replaces it entirely is not stated in the notice text.
  • Existing conditions risk: unknown state of current controllers, wiring pathways, sensors/actuators, and network infrastructure at Chestnut Middle School.
  • Occupancy constraints: school environments often impose restricted work windows; requirements may be in the attachment and can impact labor cost significantly.
  • Procurement lead times: controls hardware availability could drive schedule risk; confirm any required completion date in the attachment.
Smart questions to ask
  • Does the scope require manufacturer-authorized Automated Logic installation/programming, and must bidders be authorized dealers/partners?
  • What is the exact list of equipment to be installed (controllers, I/O modules, panels, sensors) and is there a points list/sequence of operations included?
  • Is integration required to an existing BAS supervisor/front end, and who owns/provides graphics, licensing, and credentials?
  • Are there mandated work hours (after-hours/weekends) due to school operations?
  • What commissioning/functional testing documentation is required at closeout (checklists, trend logs, functional test scripts)?
  • Are permits, electrical work, and patching/restoration included in this contract or by others?
Source coverage notes

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  • Contents of the Commbuys attachment (scope details, bid forms, submission instructions, required qualifications, schedule constraints, and any addenda).
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