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Department of Fish and Game

Request for Response - Tidal Restoration Preliminary Field Investigation: Narragansett

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_ee593bca843b6790729f
NAICS • 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: NODepartment • Department of Fish and GameAgency • DER - Division of Ecological RestorationState • MAPosted • —Due • Apr 27, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC• Closes in 18 days

Federal opportunity from DER - Division of Ecological Restoration • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 27, 2026. Industry: NAICS 00.

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$533,953,549
Sector total $533,953,549 • Share 100.0%
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$139,000
P10–P90
$30,125–$967,312
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Volatile200%
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+100%($533,953,549)
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$139,000 median
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Place of performance
Anthony Lucivero 100 Cambridge Street 6th Floor Boston, MA 02114 US Email: anthony.lucivero@mass.gov Phone: (617) 626-1540
State: MA
Contracting office
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Applicable Wage Determinations

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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
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BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
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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
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DIVER TENDER
Base $61.70Fringe $35.47
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MA20260011 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
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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
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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
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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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
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A (1) Loader
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
Department of Fish and Game
Agency
DER - Division of Ecological Restoration
Subagency
DER - Division of Ecological Restoration
Office
Kacey Ruderman
Contracting Office Address
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Description

This is a notice of funding opportunity only. FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunity - Tidal Restoration Preliminary Field Investigation: Narragansett Bay Estuary Region

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 07, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a “Tidal Restoration Preliminary Field Investigation” in the Narragansett Bay Estuary Region. Responses are due by 2026-04-06 17:00 UTC. The posting is explicitly “a notice of funding opportunity only,” so the response will likely be a grant/financial assistance style application rather than a standard services bid. The key next step is to review the attached NOFO document on COMMBUYS to confirm eligibility, required investigation tasks/deliverables, and application format.

Notice of Funding OpportunityNOFOTidal restorationPreliminary field investigationNarragansett Bay Estuary RegionDivision of Ecological RestorationDER
What the buyer is trying to do

Fund preliminary field investigations that support tidal restoration in the Narragansett Bay Estuary Region, as described in the NOFO titled “Tidal Restoration Preliminary Field Investigation: Narragansett.”

Who should pursue this
  • Firms/teams that perform coastal/wetland/tidal restoration field investigations and can package the work as a NOFO application to DER
  • Organizations experienced with early-phase restoration feasibility and field data collection in estuarine environments, specifically relevant to the Narragansett Bay Estuary Region
Work breakdown
  • Review the NOFO attachment for required field investigation scope (site screening/selection, field data collection, constraints, conceptual restoration feasibility elements) and required deliverables
  • Develop a technical approach for preliminary field investigation activities aligned to tidal restoration needs in the Narragansett Bay Estuary Region
  • Prepare the NOFO application package per DER instructions (narrative, work plan, schedule, budget, and any required forms/assurances)
Response package checklist
  • Completed NOFO application in the format required by the attached COMMBUYS document
  • Technical narrative/work plan addressing the “Preliminary Field Investigation” for tidal restoration (as specified in the NOFO)
  • Budget and any required budget narrative/justification per NOFO
  • Required forms/certifications/assurances specified in the NOFO attachment
  • Submission confirmation that the package is filed through the required COMMBUYS/DER channel by 2026-04-06 17:00 UTC
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • This posting is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), not a standard procurement; follow the NOFO’s specific application instructions and eligibility rules
  • Set-aside/eligibility note shown: “SBPP Eligible: NO”
Pricing strategy
  • Expect a budget-based application approach (NOFO) rather than a price bid; build a defensible cost estimate tied to the field investigation tasks defined in the NOFO attachment
  • Structure the budget to clearly map each cost element to the preliminary field investigation scope and required deliverables stated in the NOFO
Teaming and subs
  • Consider teaming field ecology/wetlands specialists with hydro/geomorphology support if the NOFO requires tidal prism/hydraulics or channel/culvert constraints assessment (confirm in attachment)
  • If the NOFO requires site access coordination or stakeholder engagement, consider a local partner familiar with the Narragansett Bay Estuary Region (confirm requirements in attachment)
Risks and watchouts
  • Key details (eligibility, allowable costs, required scope/deliverables, evaluation criteria) are not in the brief text and appear to be in the attachment—misreading the NOFO structure is the primary risk
  • Deadline risk: ensure time to download/review the attachment and assemble all required forms before 2026-04-06 17:00 UTC
  • NAICS/PSC are not provided (UNSPSC listed as 00-00-00), so classification cues won’t help; rely on the attachment for precise scope and compliance requirements
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific field investigation elements and deliverables are required under the NOFO for “Tidal Restoration Preliminary Field Investigation: Narragansett”?
  • Are applicants required to propose a specific site(s) within the Narragansett Bay Estuary Region, or is DER providing sites?
  • What are the eligibility requirements (entity type, geography, prior experience) and are there match requirements or funding caps?
  • What is the period of performance and expected project schedule milestones?
  • What application format and forms are mandatory, and what are the evaluation criteria/weights?
Source coverage notes

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

  • NOFO attachment contents: eligibility, funding amount/cap, required scope/deliverables, evaluation criteria, allowable costs, and submission instructions
  • Place of performance/site details within the Narragansett Bay Estuary Region
  • Period of performance (start/end) and any required schedule/milestones
  • Solicitation/NOFO number and notice type fields are blank in the brief
  • Buyer website/submission method details beyond the COMMBUYS attachment link
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