Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260023 (Rev 0)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+24 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
Auburn Fire Rescue Headquarters Project
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_30d79c4a9ea66cdfb059
NAICS • 72, 13, 00Department • Town of AuburnAgency • ARN21 - Fire DepartmentState • MAPosted • —Due • Mar 12, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC• Expired
Federal opportunity from ARN21 - Fire Department • Town of Auburn. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 12, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 13, 00.
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12-month awarded value
$2,706,841,172
Sector total $2,706,841,172 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$318,072
P10–P90
$42,300–$2,065,904
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($2,706,841,172)
Deal sizing
$318,072 median
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Place of performance
ARN21 - Fire Department
Contracting office
Not listed
Applicable Wage Determinations
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260023 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260020 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260014 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
Rate
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+6 more occupation rates in this WD
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Town of Auburn
Agency
ARN21 - Fire Department
Subagency
ARN21 - Fire Department
Office
Emma Williamson
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
The Town of Auburn invites prequalified and experienced DCAMM Certified General and Trade Contractors to submit Bids for the Auburn Fire Rescue Headquarters Project. This is for the main bid package. Interested Prequalified Trade Contractors are sought for other categories of work.
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2
The Town of Auburn (ARN21 – Fire Department) is soliciting bids for the Auburn Fire Rescue Headquarters Project as a main bid package. The notice specifically targets prequalified and experienced DCAMM Certified General and Trade Contractors, and also indicates interest in prequalified trade contractors for additional work categories. Bids are due by 2026-03-12 14:00 UTC. There is an attachment posted on Commbuys that likely contains the bid forms, scope, and DCAMM requirements and should be reviewed before deciding to bid.
Auburn Fire Rescue HeadquartersTown of AuburnDCAMMprequalifiedCertified General ContractorTrade ContractorCommbuysmain bid package
What the buyer is trying to do
Award a main bid package for the Auburn Fire Rescue Headquarters Project, limited to prequalified DCAMM-certified general and trade contractors, and identify/solicit participation from prequalified trade contractors for other categories of work associated with the project.
Who should pursue this
- DCAMM Certified General Contractors that are prequalified for public building construction work and can bid the main package for a Fire Rescue Headquarters project
- DCAMM Certified Trade Contractors that are prequalified and intend to bid within their certified trade scope if the solicitation structure requires/permits trade bids
- Firms experienced with municipal public safety facilities (fire/rescue headquarters) and comfortable with DCAMM/Commbuys bid compliance
Work breakdown
- Main bid package for Auburn Fire Rescue Headquarters Project (details to be confirmed in attachment)
- Participation by prequalified trade contractors for additional categories of work (specific trades/categories not stated in the brief)
Response package checklist
- Completed bid submission for the main bid package (as defined in the Commbuys attachment)
- Evidence of DCAMM certification and prequalification status applicable to the bid role (GC and/or trade), per the attachment instructions
- Any required bid forms included in the attachment (acknowledgements, representations, pricing forms)
- Any required bid security/bid deposit requirements (confirm in attachment)
- Confirmation of submission method and file/packet requirements per the Commbuys posting/attachment
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Eligibility appears restricted to prequalified and experienced DCAMM Certified General and Trade Contractors (verify exact prequalification classes and minimum ratings in the attachment)
- Submission deadline is fixed: 2026-03-12 14:00 UTC; confirm whether local time conversion or electronic submission cutoffs apply in Commbuys
Pricing strategy
- Treat as a sealed-bid style main bid package unless the attachment states otherwise; ensure scope clarity and inclusions/exclusions are tightly tied to the attachment’s bid documents
- If trade categories are separately sought, align sub/trade quotes to the categories in the attachment and manage quote coverage/qualification risk before locking pricing
Teaming and subs
- If bidding as GC: line up DCAMM-certified/prequalified trade partners for the project’s trade categories referenced in the attachment
- If bidding as a trade: coordinate early with likely prime bidders for the main bid package and confirm bid-day communication/quote format expectations
Risks and watchouts
- Key scope and administrative requirements are not in the brief; the attachment likely governs scope, bid forms, and eligibility—failure to follow it could render the bid non-responsive
- Prequalification/eligibility risk: DCAMM certification and prequalification appear mandatory; confirm your firm’s current status matches the solicitation’s required category and capacity
- Trade participation is mentioned but not defined; risk of misalignment if you pursue a trade role without confirming the exact bid package structure and categories
Smart questions to ask
- What specific DCAMM prequalification categories and minimum rating/capacity are required for the main bid package and for each trade category?
- Is this a filed sub-bid project with separately bid trades, and if so, which trades/categories are being solicited as prequalified trade contractors?
- What is the exact submission method in Commbuys (electronic upload vs. physical delivery) and what are the required bid forms and bid security amounts?
- What is the place of performance (project site address) and are there site access or pre-bid meeting requirements noted in the attachment?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Bid document details from the Commbuys attachment (scope, bid forms, bid security, submission instructions)
- Solicitation number and notice type
- Project location/place of performance
- Period of performance (start/end dates)
- Specific trade categories being sought for prequalified trade contractors
- Evaluation/award basis and any alternates/addenda process
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