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.
Residential Sump Pump Disconnect & Reconnect FY26
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_aa93088d517ebd6c518a
NAICS • 72, 14, 00Department • Town of ChelmsfordAgency • CTM01 - Town ManagerState • MAPosted • —Due • Apr 30, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC• Closes in 12 days
Federal opportunity from CTM01 - Town Manager • Town of Chelmsford. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 30, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 14, 00.
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12-month awarded value
$2,706,841,172
Sector total $2,706,841,172 • Share 100.0%
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Median
$318,072
P10–P90
$42,300–$2,065,904
Volatility
Volatile200%
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($2,706,841,172)
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$318,072 median
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Place of performance
CTM01 - Town Offices
Contracting office
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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
MA20260025 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
Rate
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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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
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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 Chelmsford
Agency
CTM01 - Town Manager
Subagency
CTM01 - Town Manager
Office
Michelle Thomas
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
Disconnect and reconnect of various residential sump pumps within town. Furnish and install exterior drain line with foundation wall penetration, and tie into town owned infrastructure.
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BidPulsar Analysis
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Updated: Apr 19, 2026
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Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2
The Town Manager (CTM01) is seeking a contractor for FY26 residential sump pump disconnect and reconnect work across the town. The scope includes disconnect/reconnect of various residential sump pumps and furnishing/installing an exterior drain line with a foundation wall penetration. The new drain line must be tied into town-owned infrastructure, indicating coordination and interface work with municipal systems. Responses are due by 2026-04-30 16:00 (UTC).
residential sump pumpdisconnect reconnectexterior drain linefoundation wall penetrationmunicipal tie-intown-owned infrastructurestormwater connection
What the buyer is trying to do
Standardize and execute a town-wide program to disconnect and reconnect residential sump pumps and route discharge via newly installed exterior drain lines (including foundation wall penetrations) into town-owned infrastructure.
Who should pursue this
- Plumbing/drainage contractors with demonstrated residential sump pump discharge rerouting experience
- Contractors experienced with foundation wall penetrations and exterior drain line installations at residences
- Firms that have performed connections/tie-ins to municipal (town-owned) stormwater/drainage infrastructure
Work breakdown
- Survey/coordinate individual residential locations requiring sump pump disconnect and reconnect
- Disconnect existing residential sump pump discharge configuration as required
- Furnish and install exterior drain line for sump pump discharge
- Perform foundation wall penetration to route discharge to exterior drain line
- Tie installed drain line into town-owned infrastructure (municipal connection/interface work)
- Site restoration at each residence as required after installation/connection work
- Scheduling and resident coordination for access and work windows across multiple homes
Response package checklist
- Technical approach describing how you will perform sump pump disconnect/reconnect, install exterior drain lines, and execute foundation wall penetrations
- Method for tying into town-owned infrastructure and how you will coordinate inspections/approvals with the town (as applicable)
- Staffing plan and field management approach for multiple residential locations
- Relevant project experience (residential sump pump work and municipal tie-ins)
- Schedule/availability plan aligned to the response deadline (2026-04-30 16:00 UTC) and anticipated FY26 execution
- Safety plan addressing residential work sites and foundation penetration activities
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Submission deadline: 2026-04-30T16:00:00+00:00
Pricing strategy
- Expect pricing to be evaluated across repeated residential installs; structure pricing to handle variable site conditions across 'various' homes
- Consider establishing unit pricing per residence/task element (disconnect/reconnect, foundation wall penetration, exterior drain line install, municipal tie-in) to manage scope variability if the solicitation format allows
Teaming and subs
- If your firm primarily does plumbing/drainage, consider a subcontract partner for foundation coring/penetration work if not in-house
- If municipal tie-in work requires specialized capabilities in your market, consider teaming with a contractor experienced in municipal stormwater/drain connections
Risks and watchouts
- Unknown quantity and distribution of residences ('various residential sump pumps') can drive productivity risk and crew utilization challenges
- Tie-ins to town-owned infrastructure may introduce permitting/inspection and coordination dependencies that affect schedule and cost
- Foundation wall penetration details (materials, thickness, waterproofing requirements) are unspecified and could materially affect labor and means/methods
- Access coordination with residents and differing site conditions can cause delays and change management workload
Smart questions to ask
- How many residential locations are anticipated for FY26, and will the town provide an address list or release work in batches?
- What are the required connection points and standards for tying into town-owned infrastructure (e.g., specific manholes/catch basins/storm laterals), and who provides/owns the final connection hardware?
- Are there standard details/specifications for the foundation wall penetration and exterior drain line (materials, diameter, slope, bedding, backfill, waterproofing)?
- What site restoration is required (landscaping, pavement/sidewalk, basement wall patching), and should it be included in the base scope?
- Will inspections be required for each property, and who schedules/coordinates them with the town?
- Is the intent a single award for the town-wide program or multiple awards by area/zone?
Source coverage notes
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- Solicitation number and notice type
- Place of performance (town name/location) and any zoning/area breakdown
- Estimated number of residences/locations and expected annual volume for FY26
- Technical specifications (pipe material/diameter, penetration detail, connection standards to town infrastructure)
- Permitting/inspection requirements and which party is responsible
- Period of performance start/end for FY26 work
- Evaluation criteria and award structure (single vs multiple awards)
- Bid/response instructions and required forms (no attachments/links provided)
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