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Town of North Andover

Acoustical ceiling

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_e31375f837df885b62d5
NAICS • 72, 10, 19Department • Town of North AndoverAgency • NA001 - North Andover Town ManagerState • MAPosted • —Due • Apr 08, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from NA001 - North Andover Town Manager • Town of North Andover. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 08, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 10, 19.

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Market snapshot

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

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12-month awarded value
$7,205,695,420
Sector total $7,205,695,420 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$96,720
P10–P90
$28,298–$2,037,759
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%($7,205,695,420)
Deal sizing
$96,720 median
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Place of performance
Laurie Burzlaff 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 US Email: lburzlaff@northandoverma.gov Phone: (978) 688-9510 FAX: (978) 688-9556
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
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.
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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

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Agency & Office

Department
Town of North Andover
Agency
NA001 - North Andover Town Manager
Subagency
NA001 - North Andover Town Manager
Office
Laurie Burzlaff
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

The Town of North Andover is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for installation of an acoustical suspended ceiling system at 120 Rear Main Street North Andover, Massachusetts as per the scope and specifications contained in the Invitation for Bids (IFB). The complete IFB is available at bidnetdirect.com/massachusetts/northandoverma

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 26, 2026
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Executive summary
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The Town of North Andover (NA001 - North Andover Town Manager) is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to install an acoustical suspended ceiling system at 120 Rear Main Street, North Andover, Massachusetts. The scope and specifications are contained in an Invitation for Bids (IFB), with the complete IFB hosted on bidnetdirect.com/massachusetts/northandoverma. Bids are due by 2026-04-08 14:00 UTC. This is a straightforward construction/trade installation opportunity, but the must-follow technical specs and bid submission rules are in the IFB and should be reviewed before committing to price and schedule.

acoustical ceilingsuspended ceilingacoustical tileACTceiling gridT-bar ceilingNorth Andover120 Rear Main Street
What the buyer is trying to do

Procure a contractor to furnish and install an acoustical suspended ceiling system at 120 Rear Main Street, North Andover, MA, in accordance with the scope and specifications in the Town’s IFB.

Who should pursue this
  • Ceiling/acoustical contractors experienced with suspended acoustical ceiling system installations
  • General contractors that self-perform ceilings or regularly subcontract ceiling installation and can manage IFB compliance for a single-trade install
Work breakdown
  • Review IFB scope/specifications for the acoustical suspended ceiling system requirements
  • Site-specific planning for work at 120 Rear Main Street, North Andover, MA
  • Provide labor, materials, and installation for the suspended acoustical ceiling system per IFB
  • Coordinate field measurements/layout and installation sequencing per IFB requirements
  • Complete closeout deliverables required by the IFB (e.g., warranties/submittals, if specified)
Response package checklist
  • Completed bid form(s) and pricing schedules as required by the IFB
  • Acknowledgment of all IFB addenda (if any) per IFB instructions
  • Contractor qualifications documentation required by the IFB (licenses, experience, references, etc., if specified)
  • Schedule/duration information if requested in the IFB
  • Any required bonds/insurance certificates or commitments per IFB
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Submission must follow the Town’s Invitation for Bids (IFB) instructions and scope/specifications referenced in the notice
  • Use the IFB hosted at bidnetdirect.com/massachusetts/northandoverma as the controlling document for technical and administrative requirements
  • Bid deadline: 2026-04-08T14:00:00+00:00
Pricing strategy
  • Build pricing from the IFB’s specified ceiling system (grid, tile/panels, accessories) and any included demolition/abatement/patching requirements (must be confirmed in IFB)
  • Include field-verified quantities/assumptions only if the IFB allows; otherwise price to the drawings/specs and clarify alternates as permitted
  • Account for work hours/access constraints at 120 Rear Main Street if specified in the IFB (after-hours, occupied space, phasing)
Teaming and subs
  • If you are a GC, line up a dedicated acoustical ceiling subcontractor to meet the IFB specs and schedule
  • Consider a subcontract electrician only if the IFB includes ceiling-integrated devices/relocations (verify in IFB)
Risks and watchouts
  • Key technical requirements (tile type/NRC, grid rating, seismic/bracing, fire-rated assemblies) are unknown from the notice and may materially affect cost—must be confirmed in the IFB
  • Access/working conditions at 120 Rear Main Street (occupied space, ceiling height, above-ceiling obstructions) may drive productivity and schedule; confirm any site visit requirements in the IFB
  • Administrative responsiveness risk: missing addenda acknowledgment or required bid forms can render a bid non-responsive under an IFB
Smart questions to ask
  • Does the IFB require a mandatory site visit, and if so, what is the date/time and sign-in procedure?
  • What exact ceiling system is specified (manufacturer/series, tile size/type, NRC/CAC, grid color, edge detail)?
  • Are there demolition/removal requirements for existing ceilings, and is disposal included?
  • Are there fire-rated or acoustic performance assemblies that must be maintained or constructed (and what UL/assembly references apply)?
  • Are there occupancy constraints, allowed work hours, or phasing requirements at 120 Rear Main Street?
  • What closeout submittals are required (warranties, O&M, as-builts) and in what format?
Source coverage notes

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

  • The actual IFB document contents (drawings/specifications, bid forms, submission method, bonds/insurance requirements, site visit details, and project schedule)
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