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Town of Braintree

IRRIGATION CONTROL RETROFIT

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_78f5c4ce170f562b46c3
NAICS 39, 12, 00DepartmentTown of BraintreeAgencyDpwbraintree - DpwStateMAPostedDueApr 01, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCExpired

Federal opportunity from DPWBRAINTREE - DPW • Town of Braintree. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 01, 2026. Industry: NAICS 39, 12, 00.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$7,206,283,725
Sector total $7,206,283,725 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$96,720
P10–P90
$28,298$2,015,226
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%($7,206,283,725)
Deal sizing
$96,720 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Robert DiVito 85 Quincy Avenue Braintree, MA 02184 US Email: rdivito@braintreema.gov Phone: (781) 794-8261
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
MA20260004 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +8
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterer, Stonemason
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterers, Stonemasons, Tile Layers
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+44 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 44 more rate previews.
Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260004 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +8
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterer, Stonemason
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterers, Stonemasons, Tile Layers
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
+43 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
Rate
CARPENTER (Includes Form Work)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+21 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
MA20260020 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
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

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Town of Braintree
Agency
DPWBRAINTREE - DPW
Subagency
DPWBRAINTREE - DPW
Office
Aaron Yohe
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

The Request for Quotes (RFQ) may be obtained from the Town website at http://www.braintreema.gov/Bids.aspx on March 18, 2026. Quotes are due on April 1, 2026 until 12:00 PM (noon) to Daryn Brown via email at dbrown@braintreema.gov or via Commbuys. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws apply to all services. Payment bond is required. The vendor shall include the cost of the bonds and permits in the bid. Quotes that are not prepared as required will be considered non-responsive.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 21, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Town of Braintree’s Department of Public Works (DPWBRAINTREE) is soliciting quotes for an irrigation control retrofit project, with proposals due on April 1, 2026. Vendors must prepare responses that comply with Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws. Quotes should be submitted via email or the Commbuys platform to ensure they meet all outlined requirements to avoid non-responsiveness.

irrigation controlretrofitMassachusetts Prevailing WagebidsDaryn Brown
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is looking to retrofit an existing irrigation control system, improving efficiency and compliance with local regulations.

Who should pursue this
  • Contractors experienced in irrigation systems
  • Firms familiar with Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws
  • Vendors with capacity to provide payment bonds
Work breakdown
  • Preparation of quotes
  • Compliance with Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws
  • Inclusion of costs for bonds and permits
  • Submission via email or Commbuys
  • Review of received quotes for responsiveness
Response package checklist
  • Completed RFQ form
  • Cost breakdown including bonds and permits
  • Documentation of compliance with wage laws
  • Submission receipt confirmation
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Adherence to Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws is mandatory.
  • Vendors must include the cost of payment bonds and necessary permits in their bids.
Pricing strategy
  • Include all costs related to bonds and permits in pricing.
  • Competitive pricing may be influenced by local market rates for irrigation systems.
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnering with local contractors familiar with regional compliance standards.
  • Subcontractors may be required for specific tasks like bonding or permitting.
Risks and watchouts
  • Quotes not formatted as required will be deemed non-responsive.
  • Potential delays if the bonding process is not managed effectively.
Smart questions to ask
  • What are the specific requirements for the bonds mentioned?
  • Are there detailed specifications or performance benchmarks for the retrofit?
  • Will site visits be allowed prior to submission of the quotes?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Exact scope of retrofit is unclear.
  • No specific funding or budget ranges provided.
  • Details on previous irrigation system status are missing.
  • Start and end dates for performance not provided.

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