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Department of Fish and Game

Entry Level Driving Training School

Solicitation: BD-26-1046-DMF-FW215-124925
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_161925e18557be7d8c01
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 17, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 78, 14, 00.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-26-1046-DMF-FW215-124925
Performance
S Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02744
Response
Feb 17, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
S Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02744
State: MA
Contracting office
Amanda Meli 836 S Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02744 US

Point of Contact

Name
Catherine.j.barba
Email
Catherine.j.barba@mass.gov
Phone
(508) 742-9752

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Fish and Game
Agency
DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries
Subagency
DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries
Office
FW215 - New Bedford Office
Contracting Office Address
Amanda Meli 836 S Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02744 US

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
Rate
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
Rate
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
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
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
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MA20260009 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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TERRAZZO FINISHER
Base $63.44Fringe $37.33
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MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
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MA20260024 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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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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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

RFR for driving school for employees to complete their entry level training for CDL license

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
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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 16, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

The Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking bids for an entry-level driving training school to enable its employees to complete training for a CDL license. This opportunity is available under the Small Business Participation Program (SBPP), promoting participation from small businesses. The response deadline for proposals is February 17, 2026, providing ample time for preparation.

CDL trainingentry-level driving schoolSmall Business Participation Programdriving educationMarine Fisheriessource codes 78, 14, 00
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to establish a training program that facilitates employees of the Division of Marine Fisheries in obtaining their Commercial Driver's License (CDL), essential for their operational roles.

Who should pursue this
  • Small businesses providing CDL training
  • Companies with experience in driver education
  • Providers with a solid track record of similar contracts
Work breakdown
  • Identify a qualified training provider
  • Develop a training schedule
  • Enroll employees in the program
  • Provide feedback and assessment of training effectiveness
  • Assist in compliance with CDL requirements
Response package checklist
  • Proposal narrative outlining training curriculum
  • References and past performance examples
  • Cost proposal based on expected enrollments
  • Proof of licensing and accreditations
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Confirm eligibility under Small Business Participation Program
  • Ensure all trainers are certified and licensed
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing in relation to local market rates
  • Develop tiered pricing based on number of employees trained
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnering with local driving schools
  • Engage with organizations experienced in workforce development
Risks and watchouts
  • Changes in regulatory requirements for CDL training
  • Potential for low enrollment affecting training viability
  • Delays in training schedule due to unforeseen circumstances
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific training outcomes are expected from this program?
  • Are there any preferred training methodologies or materials?
  • What is the anticipated number of employees to be trained?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Detailed scope of training requirements
  • Budget constraints or funding limits
  • Number of employees needing training
  • Specific locations for training sessions
  • Existing contracts with training providers
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