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Town of Cheshire

Culvert Strengthening

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_afc4fbe8410b82498c14
NAICS • 72, 14, 00Department • Town of CheshireAgency • TCH001 - Town of CheshireState • MAPosted • —Due • Feb 17, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from TCH001 - Town of Cheshire • Town of Cheshire. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 17, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 14, 00.

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12-month awarded value
$7,203,828,782
Sector total $7,203,828,782 • Share 100.0%
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$96,677
P10–P90
$28,298–$1,600,000
Volatility
Volatile200%
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100.0%
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+100%($7,203,828,782)
Deal sizing
$96,677 median
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Place of performance
Jennifer Morse 80 Church Street Cheshire, MA 01225 US Email: jmorse@cheshire-ma.gov Phone: (413) 743-1690 Ext. 18 FAX: (413) 746-0389
State: MA
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Applicable Wage Determinations

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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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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

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Agency & Office

Department
Town of Cheshire
Agency
TCH001 - Town of Cheshire
Subagency
TCH001 - Town of Cheshire
Office
Jennifer Morse
Contracting Office Address
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Description

Culvert Strengthening West Mtn Rd over Kitchen Brook. MassDOT Prequal "Bridge-Culvert" for $490,735 required. Project must be completed by Oct 1, 2026

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Town of Cheshire (TCH001) is soliciting a contractor for “Culvert Strengthening” on West Mtn Rd over Kitchen Brook. Bidders must hold MassDOT prequalification in “Bridge-Culvert” for $490,735. Responses are due by 2026-02-17 14:00 UTC. The project has a hard completion requirement: must be finished by Oct 1, 2026.

Culvert StrengtheningWest Mtn RdKitchen BrookTown of CheshireMassDOT prequalificationBridge-Culvert$490,735Oct 1, 2026 completion
What the buyer is trying to do

Strengthen an existing culvert carrying West Mtn Rd over Kitchen Brook, using a contractor that meets MassDOT “Bridge-Culvert” prequalification at the stated capacity level, and deliver completion by Oct 1, 2026.

Who should pursue this
  • MassDOT prequalified contractors in “Bridge-Culvert” with prequal level meeting or exceeding $490,735.
  • Firms with recent experience strengthening or rehabilitating culverts/bridge-culvert structures on municipal roadways under MassDOT-style prequalification requirements.
  • Contractors able to commit schedule and resources to complete all work by Oct 1, 2026.
Work breakdown
  • Bid and deliver culvert strengthening construction for West Mtn Rd over Kitchen Brook (Town of Cheshire).
  • Verify/maintain MassDOT prequalification status: “Bridge-Culvert” with capacity of at least $490,735 (as stated).
  • Plan and execute work to meet required project completion by Oct 1, 2026.
  • Submit a complete bid/proposal by the response deadline (2026-02-17 14:00 UTC).
Response package checklist
  • Evidence of current MassDOT prequalification: category “Bridge-Culvert” and confirmation of $490,735 capacity (include official documentation).
  • Project schedule narrative demonstrating feasibility to complete by Oct 1, 2026.
  • Relevant past performance for culvert/bridge-culvert strengthening/rehabilitation projects (especially municipal/MassDOT-context work).
  • Key personnel and subcontractor plan for culvert/structural, traffic control, and environmental controls as applicable.
  • Bid/proposal submission formatted per the solicitation instructions (not provided in brief; confirm requirements).
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • MassDOT Prequal “Bridge-Culvert” for $490,735 is explicitly required.
  • Completion deadline is explicitly stated: Oct 1, 2026.
  • Response deadline is explicitly stated: 2026-02-17 14:00 UTC.
Pricing strategy
  • Treat the $490,735 MassDOT prequal requirement as a capacity/compliance gate, not necessarily the project price; ensure your submitted value aligns with your prequal constraints and any solicitation instructions (not provided).
  • Price with schedule certainty in mind: the Oct 1, 2026 completion requirement suggests liquidated damages risk may exist (not stated) and warrants realistic production assumptions and adequate contingency for permitting/traffic control/environmental constraints (confirm in documents).
Teaming and subs
  • If your firm meets the MassDOT “Bridge-Culvert” prequal but needs niche support, consider subs for: specialty structural rehabilitation methods for culverts, erosion/sediment control, and traffic control on West Mtn Rd (confirm required).
  • If you do not meet the $490,735 prequal threshold, consider partnering as a subcontractor to a prime that does; ensure the prime’s prequal documentation matches the stated requirement.
Risks and watchouts
  • Eligibility risk: failure to provide acceptable MassDOT “Bridge-Culvert” prequal documentation at $490,735 could render the bid nonresponsive.
  • Schedule risk: Oct 1, 2026 completion is a hard requirement; unknown permitting/environmental constraints at Kitchen Brook could affect timeline (details not provided).
  • Scope-definition risk: the brief provides only a high-level description (“Culvert Strengthening”); without plans/specs, estimating and means/methods risk is elevated.
Smart questions to ask
  • Where are the bid documents (plans/specifications), and what is the exact submission format and required bid forms for the Town of Cheshire?
  • Confirm the exact MassDOT prequalification documentation required and whether $490,735 is the minimum prequal capacity or an estimate/classification threshold.
  • What are the anticipated traffic control requirements for West Mtn Rd during construction (detours, lane closures, working hours)?
  • Are there environmental/permitting requirements specific to Kitchen Brook (e.g., in-water work windows, wetlands constraints), and who is responsible for obtaining permits?
  • Is there an engineer’s estimate and/or bid schedule of items, and what measurement/payment basis will be used?
  • Are there material/installation constraints (e.g., lining, structural plate, headwall work) defining what “strengthening” entails?
Source coverage notes

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  • Place of performance details beyond location text
  • Period of performance start date
  • Evaluation/award method and selection criteria
  • Engineer’s estimate and bid schedule of items
  • Permitting/environmental constraints for Kitchen Brook
  • Traffic control requirements and allowable work hours
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