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Town of Franklin

IFB - On-Call HVAC

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_e5682eb8f3f1ddf076e7
NAICS • 72, 10, 23Department • Town of FranklinAgency • CPO001 - Town of Franklin Purchasing DepartmentState • MAPosted • —Due • Mar 06, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from CPO001 - Town of Franklin Purchasing Department • Town of Franklin. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 06, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 10, 23.

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12-month awarded value
$533,953,549
Sector total $533,953,549 • Share 100.0%
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Median
$139,000
P10–P90
$30,125–$967,312
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($533,953,549)
Deal sizing
$139,000 median
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Place of performance
Pam Vickery 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 US Email: pvickery@franklinma.gov Phone: (508) 520-4866 FAX: (508) 541-5253
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
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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3 more WD matches and 64 more rate previews.
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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 Franklin
Agency
CPO001 - Town of Franklin Purchasing Department
Subagency
CPO001 - Town of Franklin Purchasing Department
Office
Pamela Vickery
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

In accordance with MGL c. 149, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of an HVAC firm for a multi-year contract, subject to annual appropriation, providing on-call HVAC services at various town and school buildings within the Town of Franklin. Bids must include a Certificate of Eligibility in HVAC from Capital Asset Management with the latest revised Commonwealth of Massachusetts DCAMM Update Statement

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 27, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Town of Franklin Purchasing Department (CPO001) is issuing an IFB to retain an HVAC firm for a multi-year, on-call services contract supporting various town and school buildings within the Town of Franklin. The contract is explicitly subject to annual appropriation, which affects staffing commitments and pricing risk. Bids are due by 2026-03-06 10:00 UTC and must include a Certificate of Eligibility in HVAC from Capital Asset Management along with the latest revised Massachusetts DCAMM Update Statement. This is a compliance-driven, responsiveness-focused bid where eligibility documentation will be a key pass/fail factor.

On-call HVACTown of FranklinMGL c. 149DCAMM Update StatementCapital Asset ManagementCertificate of Eligibility in HVACTown and school buildings
What the buyer is trying to do

Establish a multi-year, on-call HVAC services provider to respond to needs across multiple municipal and school facilities in Franklin, Massachusetts, while ensuring the vendor meets Massachusetts public construction/HVAC eligibility requirements (MGL c. 149; DCAMM/Capital Asset Management HVAC Certificate of Eligibility and Update Statement).

Who should pursue this
  • HVAC firms already holding a current Certificate of Eligibility in HVAC from Capital Asset Management and able to furnish the latest revised Commonwealth of Massachusetts DCAMM Update Statement with the bid
  • Firms experienced delivering on-call HVAC services across multiple facilities (municipal and school environments) within a single town
Work breakdown
  • Provide on-call HVAC services across various town buildings and school buildings within the Town of Franklin
  • Support a multi-year contract structure with continuation subject to annual appropriation
  • Maintain and submit required eligibility documentation: HVAC Certificate of Eligibility from Capital Asset Management and the latest revised DCAMM Update Statement
  • Comply with MGL c. 149 requirements applicable to the solicitation
Response package checklist
  • Completed bid response per IFB instructions (see attachment)
  • Certificate of Eligibility in HVAC from Capital Asset Management (included in the bid package)
  • Latest revised Commonwealth of Massachusetts DCAMM Update Statement (included in the bid package)
  • Acknowledgement of contract term condition: multi-year contract subject to annual appropriation
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Procurement cites MGL c. 149; ensure bid is structured to meet the statutory and IFB compliance requirements
  • Bid must include the HVAC Certificate of Eligibility from Capital Asset Management and the latest revised DCAMM Update Statement (treat as potential responsiveness/pass-fail items)
  • Observe the response deadline: 2026-03-06T10:00:00+00:00
Pricing strategy
  • Account for annual appropriation risk in the multi-year structure (e.g., avoid heavy up-front cost recovery assumptions that depend on uninterrupted multi-year funding)
  • Price for on-call conditions across multiple buildings; ensure any trip/dispatch logic (if allowed by the IFB) is clearly aligned to the bid form requirements in the attachment
Teaming and subs
  • If allowed by the IFB, consider a coverage partner or subcontractor specifically for overflow or specialized HVAC scopes to maintain responsiveness across multiple town and school sites; confirm whether subcontracting must be declared in the bid forms
Risks and watchouts
  • Responsiveness risk: omission or outdated versions of the Capital Asset Management HVAC Certificate of Eligibility or the DCAMM Update Statement may render the bid non-responsive
  • Funding risk: contract continuation is subject to annual appropriation, impacting long-term staffing/equipment commitments
  • Scope breadth risk: “various town and school buildings” can create unpredictable on-call volume and travel/dispatch burden depending on site count and distribution (details appear to be in the attachment)
Smart questions to ask
  • Which specific town and school buildings are included, and is there an estimated annual service call volume or typical response-time expectation?
  • Is pricing requested as hourly rates, task-based pricing, a not-to-exceed annual amount, or another bid schedule format (per the attachment)?
  • Are there required on-call response times (e.g., emergency vs non-emergency) and any after-hours/weekend rate rules?
  • Are there any requirements for technician certifications, badging, background checks, or school-site access constraints described in the IFB attachment?
  • Is subcontracting permitted, and if so, what disclosure/forms are required at bid time?
Source coverage notes

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  • IFB attachment details (scope specifics, pricing schedule, submission instructions, evaluation/award basis, and any response-time requirements)
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