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Operational Services Division

ENE58 No. 2 Heating Oil and APS Liquid Biofuel Notice of Intent

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_86e42471cd722622f67b

Federal opportunity from OSD03 - OSD - Category Management • Operational Services Division. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Aug 20, 2026. Industry: NAICS 15, 10, 17, 18.

Market snapshot

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12-month awarded value
$533,953,549
Sector total $533,953,549 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$139,000
P10–P90
$30,125$967,312
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%($533,953,549)
Deal sizing
$139,000 median
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Place of performance
Category Management 1 Ashburton Place, rm 1608 Boston, MA 02108 US Email: osd-dl-catmanagement@mass.gov Phone: (617) 720-3300
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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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
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+64 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 64 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
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
Rate
DIVER TENDER
Base $61.70Fringe $35.47
+63 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260011 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
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
Rate
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
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
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

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Operational Services Division
Agency
OSD03 - OSD - Category Management
Subagency
OSD03 - OSD - Category Management
Office
Michael Barry
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

This is a World Trade Organization (WTO) notice of intent announcement only! Please do NOT contact the Issuer with questions about the anticipated bid. Bidders are solely responsible to monitor COMMBUYS.com for amendments to this announcement and for complete Bid posting.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 29, 2026
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Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2

OSD03 (OSD – Category Management) has issued a WTO notice of intent for “ENE58 No. 2 Heating Oil and APS Liquid Biofuel.” The only firm date provided is a response deadline of 2026-08-20 14:00 UTC, and full bid details are expected to be posted on COMMBUYS. The notice explicitly instructs vendors not to contact the issuer with questions about the anticipated bid and to monitor COMMBUYS for amendments and the complete bid posting. There is one attachment link on COMMBUYS that likely contains additional details and should be reviewed immediately for scope, terms, and any response requirements.

ENE58No. 2 Heating OilAPS Liquid BiofuelOSD Category ManagementCOMMBUYSWTO notice of intent
What the buyer is trying to do

Announce (via WTO notice of intent) an anticipated competitive procurement under contract/series “ENE58” for the supply of No. 2 heating oil and APS liquid biofuel, with the actual bid and any amendments to be issued and managed through COMMBUYS.

Who should pursue this
  • Fuel suppliers/distributors that can provide No. 2 heating oil and APS liquid biofuel in the format and geographic coverage defined in the forthcoming COMMBUYS posting.
  • Firms experienced with Massachusetts COMMBUYS state procurements and capable of complying with state contracting/commodity supply requirements once published.
Work breakdown
  • Supply No. 2 heating oil under ENE58 (details to be confirmed in the COMMBUYS bid/attachment).
  • Supply APS liquid biofuel under ENE58 (details to be confirmed in the COMMBUYS bid/attachment).
  • Track and respond to COMMBUYS postings and amendments for the complete bid package.
Response package checklist
  • Download and review the COMMBUYS attachment (docId BD-26-1080-OSD03-OSD03-127257; downloadFileNbr 2206971) for scope, pricing format, and required forms.
  • Submit the complete bid response via COMMBUYS in accordance with the final bid posting instructions and any amendments.
  • Ensure internal controls are in place to monitor COMMBUYS for amendments through the response deadline (2026-08-20 14:00 UTC).
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • This posting is a WTO notice of intent announcement only; full requirements are expected in the COMMBUYS bid posting.
  • Do NOT contact the Issuer with questions about the anticipated bid (per notice instructions).
  • Bidders are responsible to monitor COMMBUYS.com for amendments to the announcement and for the complete bid posting.
  • SBPP eligibility is listed as NO (not a small business set-aside).
Pricing strategy
  • Confirm in the attachment/bid whether pricing is index-based, fixed, regional, or tiered across delivery zones; align your pricing model to the required format exactly as posted on COMMBUYS.
  • Prepare to price both commodities separately (No. 2 heating oil and APS liquid biofuel) if the bid requests line-item or lot-based awards under ENE58.
Teaming and subs
  • If geographic coverage or logistics requirements are broad in the ENE58 bid, consider teaming with a local distributor/terminal access partner to meet delivery/coverage requirements (subject to the bid’s subcontracting/prime rules once posted).
  • If APS liquid biofuel sourcing is specialized, consider a supply partnership with a qualified producer/marketer to ensure consistent availability in the required specification (to be confirmed in the bid package).
Risks and watchouts
  • Limited information in the notice: key elements (delivery locations, volumes, specs, contract term, evaluation method) are not provided here and may materially affect bid/no-bid.
  • Process risk: the notice prohibits contacting the issuer about the anticipated bid; failure to monitor COMMBUYS for amendments could result in a noncompliant or outdated submission.
  • Set-aside expectation risk: SBPP Eligible is NO, which may affect competitiveness and teaming strategy.
Smart questions to ask
  • None to the issuer at this stage—this notice explicitly says not to contact the Issuer about the anticipated bid. Instead, identify questions to validate by reviewing the COMMBUYS attachment and the eventual full bid posting (e.g., delivery geography, product specifications for APS liquid biofuel, pricing format, and award structure).
Source coverage notes

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

  • Full solicitation/bid package details from COMMBUYS (scope, specifications, volumes, delivery geography, contract term, evaluation and pricing format).
  • Posted date and solicitation number/notice type fields are not provided in the brief.

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