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Town of Dartmouth

Mechanical Preventative Maintenance

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_98f4afe57736569ddc6e
NAICS • 72, 13, 00Department • Town of DartmouthAgency • DEP03 - Town AdministratorState • MAPosted • —Due • May 01, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC• Closes in 14 days

Federal opportunity from DEP03 - Town Administrator • Town of Dartmouth. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 01, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 13, 00.

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12-month awarded value
$2,275,750,127
Sector total $2,275,750,127 • Share 100.0%
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Median
$146,315
P10–P90
$27,574–$1,433,570
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($2,275,750,127)
Deal sizing
$146,315 median
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Place of performance
Cody Haddad Town Hall 400 Slocum Road Dartmouth, MA 02747 US Email: chaddad@Dartmouthma.gov Phone: (508) 910-1813
State: MA
Contracting office
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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
MA20260003 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
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
+61 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260003 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
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
+60 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260025 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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
+23 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
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 Dartmouth
Agency
DEP03 - Town Administrator
Subagency
DEP03 - Town Administrator
Office
Melanie Perry
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

The Town of Dartmouth is requesting pricing for a preventative maintenance agreement for five of their town owned facilities. Maintenance will be required twice per year, once before heating season in September and once before cooling season in April.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Apr 13, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Town of Dartmouth (DEP03 - Town Administrator) is seeking pricing for a preventative maintenance agreement covering five town-owned facilities. Service is required twice per year: once before heating season in September and once before cooling season in April. The response deadline is 2026-05-01T08:00:00+00:00. Review the attached Commbuys bid document for the exact equipment list, facility details, and any required forms before bidding.

Town of Dartmouthpreventative maintenance agreementmechanical maintenanceHVAC preventative maintenancemunicipal facilitiessemi-annual maintenanceApril cooling seasonSeptember heating season
What the buyer is trying to do

Obtain a contractor to perform semi-annual mechanical preventative maintenance across five municipal facilities, aligned to seasonal changeovers (pre-heating in September; pre-cooling in April), under a pricing agreement.

Who should pursue this
  • Mechanical/HVAC preventative maintenance firms that can service municipal facilities on a twice-per-year schedule (April and September).
  • Vendors able to support multi-site maintenance (five town-owned facilities) and provide an agreement-style price response by the 2026-05-01 deadline.
Work breakdown
  • Review the bid attachment for the specific scope (equipment types, quantities, and facility locations for the five town-owned buildings).
  • Provide pricing for a preventative maintenance agreement covering two visits per year (April and September).
  • Plan and execute pre-heating season preventative maintenance service (September).
  • Plan and execute pre-cooling season preventative maintenance service (April).
  • Coordinate scheduling and site access with the Town of Dartmouth for five facilities.
  • Deliver service documentation for each visit (e.g., inspection/maintenance reports) as required in the attachment.
Response package checklist
  • Completed price submission for a preventative maintenance agreement covering five town-owned facilities (per attachment requirements).
  • Acknowledgement of the twice-per-year maintenance schedule (April and September).
  • Any required Commbuys/bid forms included in the attachment (download and follow exactly).
  • Confirmation of ability to service all five facilities (as identified in the attachment).
  • Submission via the method required by the Commbuys posting/attachment by 2026-05-01T08:00:00+00:00.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • The notice is requesting pricing for a preventative maintenance agreement; ensure your pricing aligns to the agreement structure described in the attachment.
  • Do not assume facility/equipment scope beyond what is in the bid attachment; price to the specific five facilities and required visit frequency.
  • Observe the stated response deadline: 2026-05-01T08:00:00+00:00.
Pricing strategy
  • Structure pricing explicitly around the two required PM cycles per year (April and September) for five facilities (e.g., per-visit and/or annual agreement total), matching whatever format the attachment requests.
  • If the attachment includes equipment counts by facility, consider pricing that clearly ties costs to each facility/equipment group to reduce scope ambiguity and change-order disputes.
  • Clarify in your price narrative what is included in ‘preventative maintenance’ versus billable repairs, if the attachment allows/requests that delineation.
Teaming and subs
  • If the attachment lists specialized equipment beyond your in-house capability, consider subs for niche mechanical tasks while keeping a single prime agreement for the Town.
  • If multi-site logistics are heavy, consider teaming with a local service partner to ensure April/September scheduling coverage across five facilities.
Risks and watchouts
  • Scope risk: the public notice is high-level; the true equipment list and task requirements are likely only in the attachment—mispricing is likely if you don’t extract all details from it.
  • Scheduling risk: two fixed seasonal windows (April and September) can compress demand; ensure capacity during those months for five separate sites.
  • Site/access risk: municipal facilities may have restricted hours/coordination requirements—confirm what the attachment specifies to avoid missed visits.
Smart questions to ask
  • Can the Town confirm the list of the five facilities and the mechanical/HVAC equipment included under this preventative maintenance agreement (or direct to the exact section in the attachment)?
  • What specific tasks are required per visit (filters, belt checks, coil cleaning, combustion analysis, controls checks, etc.), and are there separate requirements for heating vs cooling season visits?
  • Is pricing requested as a single annual lump sum, per-facility, per-unit, or per-visit?
  • How are corrective repairs handled if deficiencies are found during PM—separate time-and-materials, not-to-exceed, or quoted per incident?
  • Are there reporting/documentation requirements after each April/September visit (checklists, service logs, asset tags, photos)?
  • Are there any required licenses, insurance limits, or certifications stated in the attachment for bidders performing the work?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Contents of the bid attachment (facility list, equipment inventory, task scope, pricing format, and any mandatory forms/qualifications).
  • Solicitation number, notice type, and any stated contract term/period of performance beyond the twice-per-year schedule.
  • Place of performance details (addresses/locations of the five facilities).
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