Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260017 (Rev 0)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
Rate
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
Legal Ad Only FY26 Sludge Hauling and Disposal
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_59323a0f8b2a4321e626
NAICS • 76, 12, 19Department • Town of BarnstableAgency • PUR01 - Purchasing DivisionState • MAPosted • —Due • Apr 27, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC• Closes in 16 days
Federal opportunity from PUR01 - Purchasing Division • Town of Barnstable. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 27, 2026. Industry: NAICS 76, 12, 19.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$7,094,851,529
Sector total $7,094,851,529 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$229,838
P10–P90
$30,957–$1,277,308
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%($7,094,851,529)
Deal sizing
$229,838 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.
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Live POP
Place of performance
Amber Patterson 367 Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 US Email: amber.patterson@town.barnstable.ma.us Phone: (508) 862-4742
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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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260017 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
Rate
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260019 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampden
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
MA20260013 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
Rate
Base $49.10Fringe $36.63
Rate
Base $49.32Fringe $35.26
Rate
Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
+14 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260007 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+8 more occupation rates in this WD
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Town of Barnstable
Agency
PUR01 - Purchasing Division
Subagency
PUR01 - Purchasing Division
Office
Grayce Rogers
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
The Procurement Office on behalf of the Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Division is soliciting bids for qualified Sludge Hauling and Disposal in accordance with Chapter 30B, Massachusetts General Law. The contract is for the period of three (3) years at the sole discretion of the Town. Bid documents are available online only on the Town Procurement Portal https://townofbarnstable.bonfirehub.com.
Files
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Mar 30, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2
The PUR01 Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Division, is soliciting bids for “FY26 Sludge Hauling and Disposal” under Chapter 30B (Massachusetts General Law). The contemplated contract term is three (3) years, at the sole discretion of the Town. Bid documents are available online only through the Town Procurement Portal (Bonfire): https://townofbarnstable.bonfirehub.com. Responses are due by 2026-04-27T12:00:00+00:00.
sludge haulingsludge disposalwater pollution control divisionDepartment of Public WorksDPWChapter 30BTown Procurement PortalBonfire
What the buyer is trying to do
Secure a qualified contractor to provide sludge hauling and disposal services for the Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Division under MA Chapter 30B, with services structured under a three-year term controlled at the Town’s discretion.
Who should pursue this
- Firms with demonstrated sludge hauling and disposal capability serving municipal water pollution control operations (DPW/WPCD).
- Bidders able to operate within Massachusetts Chapter 30B public procurement requirements and provide the documentation typically required in municipal bids (per the bid package).
- Contractors already set up to use the Town of Barnstable Procurement Portal (Bonfire) for electronic bid submissions.
Work breakdown
- Download and review the bid package from the Town Procurement Portal (Bonfire).
- Confirm qualification requirements for sludge hauling and disposal (as defined in the bid docs) and assemble proof of compliance.
- Develop the technical approach for sludge hauling logistics (pickup/transport), disposal outlet(s), and any required tracking/manifests and reporting.
- Prepare pricing for hauling and disposal over the anticipated three-year term structure (and any optional years/quantities if specified).
- Submit a compliant bid per Chapter 30B instructions by 2026-04-27T12:00:00+00:00 via the designated portal/method.
Response package checklist
- Portal registration/confirmation for https://townofbarnstable.bonfirehub.com and acknowledgment of addenda (if any).
- Completed bid form(s) and pricing schedules exactly as provided in the Town’s bid documents.
- Qualifications and past performance evidence specific to sludge hauling and disposal for water pollution control operations (as requested in the bid).
- Proof of ability to perform sludge hauling and disposal in compliance with the bid’s legal/regulatory requirements (as specified in the documents).
- Submission confirmation before 2026-04-27T12:00:00+00:00.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Procurement is explicitly stated to be in accordance with Chapter 30B, Massachusetts General Law—ensure responsiveness to all required forms, certifications, and submission rules contained in the bid package.
- Bid documents are available online only via the Town Procurement Portal (Bonfire); failure to follow the portal’s submission requirements is a key compliance risk.
Pricing strategy
- Expect pricing to align to a three (3) year contract period, subject to the Town’s sole discretion; structure internal pricing assumptions to match whatever unit pricing/indices/escalation terms the bid documents allow.
- Separate cost drivers clearly (e.g., hauling/transport versus disposal) if the bid schedule supports it; ensure pricing is defensible under Chapter 30B evaluation rules as described in the bid documents.
Teaming and subs
- Consider a prime/sub arrangement pairing a hauling operator with an established disposal facility/outlet if the bid allows subcontracting and requires identified disposal pathways.
- If local capacity or surge coverage is required in the bid documents, consider a secondary hauling subcontractor for contingency coverage (only if permitted by the solicitation).
Risks and watchouts
- “Legal Ad Only” implies the detailed scope, technical specs, and bid forms are likely only in the portal documents—risk of missing mandatory requirements if the team relies on the ad text alone.
- Contract term is three (3) years at the Town’s sole discretion—risk to revenue forecasts and equipment allocation if the Town can curtail/alter term per bid language.
- Submission method risk: documents are online only and likely require portal-based upload; late or non-conforming portal submissions can be deemed nonresponsive under Chapter 30B.
Smart questions to ask
- What are the anticipated sludge volumes/frequency and pickup locations for the Water Pollution Control Division (as defined in the bid documents)?
- What disposal methods/outlets are acceptable, and are bidders required to identify a specific disposal facility in their bid?
- Does the Town allow price adjustments/escalation over the three-year period, and if so, what mechanism is permitted?
- Are there mandatory site visits, pre-bid meetings, or specific questions/addenda timelines posted in the Bonfire event?
- What documentation/certifications are required to demonstrate qualification for sludge hauling and disposal under this procurement?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Solicitation/bid document details from the Bonfire portal (scope specs, volumes, pickup points, disposal requirements, pricing schedule, and submission instructions).
- Place of performance and service locations.
- Posted date and any pre-bid/Q&A schedule or addenda process.
- Evaluation/award basis and required bidder certifications/forms.
- Solicitation number/notice type fields (not provided in the brief).
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