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Department of Conservation and Recreation

DCR 828 Landscape Architecture and Planning Services

Solicitation: BD-25-1020-DCRCU-DC250-104399
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_7d9c32430e791e03151a
DepartmentDepartment of Conservation and RecreationStateMAPostedDueMay 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCCloses in 6 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Department of Conservation and Recreation. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 31, 2026.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-25-1020-DCRCU-DC250-104399
Performance
MA
Response
May 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Name
Ashish Patel
Email
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Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Ashish Patel
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
90 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 88 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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TOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (ZONE B) ZONE B- BARNSTABLE COUNTY (BARNSTABLE, BOURNE, FALMOUTH, MASHPEE, SANDWICH), BRISTOL COUNTY (ALL CITIES EXCEPT EASTON),AND NORFOLK COUNTY (BELLINGHAM, FRANKLIN, PLAINVILLE)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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OOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBOROUGH, HOLBROOK, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHAM, NORFOLK, NORWOOD, QUINCY, RANDOLPH, SHARON, STOUGHTON, WALPOLE, WELLESLEY, WESTWOOD, WEYMOUTH)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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URO, WELLFLEET AND YARMOUTH); BRISTOL (EASTON); ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, HOLBROOK, HULL, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHA
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
+87 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260014 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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s POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4) ROLLER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+6 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260023 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
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CARPENTER (INCLUDES FORM WORK)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GROUP 1 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE; BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER; BROOM/SWEEPER; CRANE; GRADALL; LOADER; POST DRIVER (GUARDRAIL/FENCES)
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260024 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD

Description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking proposals from qualified landscape architecture and land planning firms, as well as individual practitioners, with at least five years of experience and demonstrated ability to perform tasks in these and related fields

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.

Market snapshot

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

12-month awarded value
$3,508,452,282
Sector total $3,508,452,282 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,556$3,256,200
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%($3,508,452,282)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 18, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specifically the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is seeking proposals for landscape architecture and planning services from qualified firms or individual practitioners with a minimum of five years of experience. The project aims to enhance the planning and design processes related to land use in Massachusetts. Responses are due by May 31, 2026, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare their proposals.

landscape architectureland planningDCRmassachusettscontractingenvironmental design
What the buyer is trying to do

The DCR is looking to engage experienced landscape architecture and planning professionals to support its projects throughout Massachusetts, ensuring that they meet the necessary ecological, aesthetic, and functional standards.

Who should pursue this
  • Landscape architecture firms with at least five years of experience
  • Land planning consultants
  • Individual landscape architects with relevant qualifications
Work breakdown
No work breakdown extracted.
Response package checklist
  • Company profile including qualifications and experience
  • Examples of previous projects
  • Resume of key personnel
  • Relevant certifications or licenses
  • Proposed approach and methodology
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
No compliance notes extracted.
Pricing strategy
  • Competitive pricing based on market rates for landscape architecture services
  • Consideration of cost for various deliverables required by the DCR
Teaming and subs
  • Consider teaming with environmental specialists to enhance proposal strength
  • Potential for collaboration with local firms for regional insights
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential high competition among qualified landscape firms
  • Need to ensure compliance with all state regulations and guidelines
  • Changes in project scope could affect pricing and timelines
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific deliverables does DCR prioritize in this engagement?
  • Are there any existing plans or studies that we should review?
  • What is the process for evaluating submitted proposals?
Source coverage notes

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  • Detailed scope of work and specific tasks required
  • Exact deliverables expected from contractors
  • Contact information for inquiries
  • Criteria for proposal evaluation
  • Any mandatory pre-bid meetings or requirements
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