Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260017 (Rev 0)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
Rate
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
#KS-26-06 RFQ Prequalification - J. Warren Killam Elementary School
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_4f1608b9732fa0034dd4
NAICS • 72, 10, 00Department • Town of ReadingAgency • 1317CONVD - Reading Town HallState • MAPosted • —Due • Feb 18, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC• Expired
Federal opportunity from 1317CONVD - Reading Town Hall • Town of Reading. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 72, 10, 00.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$7,212,353,333
Sector total $7,212,353,333 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$233,223
P10–P90
$30,957–$1,295,712
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%($7,212,353,333)
Deal sizing
$233,223 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.
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Live POP
Place of performance
Katie Gabriello 16 Lowell Street MA Reading, MA 01867 US Email: purchasing@readingma.gov Phone: (781) 942-6696
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Applicable Wage Determinations
SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260017 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
Rate
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260019 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampden
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260013 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
Rate
Base $49.10Fringe $36.63
Rate
Base $49.32Fringe $35.26
Rate
Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
+14 more occupation rates in this WD
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 Reading
Agency
1317CONVD - Reading Town Hall
Subagency
1317CONVD - Reading Town Hall
Office
Katie Gabriello
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
KS-26-06 RFQ Prequalification - J. Warren Killam Elementary School
Files
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2
Reading Town Hall (agency 1317CONVD) has posted an RFQ for prequalification titled “#KS-26-06 RFQ Prequalification - J. Warren Killam Elementary School.” The response deadline is 2026-02-18T15:00:00+00:00. The notice indicates an RFQ prequalification (not a full bid) and provides one attachment download link on CommBuys that likely contains the detailed requirements and submission instructions. Firms should focus on meeting prequalification documentation requirements and demonstrating relevant school project experience and qualifications aligned to UNSPSC 72-10-00.
KS-26-06RFQPrequalificationJ. Warren Killam Elementary SchoolReading Town HallCommBuysUNSPSC 72-10-00
What the buyer is trying to do
Establish a prequalified pool/list of firms for work associated with the J. Warren Killam Elementary School under RFQ #KS-26-06, based on qualifications rather than price at this stage.
Who should pursue this
- Firms seeking to become prequalified for upcoming work related to the J. Warren Killam Elementary School under RFQ #KS-26-06
- Construction/contracting firms aligned to UNSPSC 72-10-00 with demonstrable relevant project experience and strong safety/quality credentials (as typically required in prequalification packages)
Work breakdown
- Download and review the RFQ prequalification attachment from CommBuys (docId BD-26-1317-1317C-1317L-125012; downloadFileNbr 2185608)
- Prepare and submit a qualifications package for prequalification for the J. Warren Killam Elementary School
- Confirm and follow submission instructions and evaluation criteria contained in the attachment
Response package checklist
- RFQ #KS-26-06 prequalification response (format and sections per the attachment)
- Company qualifications and relevant project experience for an elementary school context (as requested in the attachment)
- Any required forms/certifications specified in the attachment
- Submission confirmation aligned to the deadline: 2026-02-18T15:00:00+00:00
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Treat this as an RFQ for prequalification (not a priced bid) unless the attachment states otherwise
- The authoritative requirements and submission method are in the CommBuys attachment link provided
Pricing strategy
- If the RFQ is strictly for prequalification, emphasize qualifications and capacity rather than pricing; confirm in the attachment whether any fee schedules, rate sheets, or cost info are requested
Teaming and subs
- If the attachment requires specific trades, bonding thresholds, or capacity, consider teaming with firms that fill any gaps identified during attachment review
Risks and watchouts
- High risk of noncompliance due to missing details in the notice body—critical requirements are likely only in the attachment
- Late submission risk: deadline is 2026-02-18T15:00:00+00:00
- Scope ambiguity: the notice provides only the title/description; the attachment likely defines categories, minimum qualifications, and required forms
Smart questions to ask
- Does RFQ #KS-26-06 prequalification apply to specific scopes/trades for the J. Warren Killam Elementary School, and what are the categories?
- What are the minimum qualification thresholds (e.g., bonding capacity, safety metrics/EMR, financial statements) and required documentation?
- What is the submission method and format (electronic portal vs. email vs. hard copy) and are there mandatory forms?
- What is the anticipated duration of the prequalified status and how will subsequent solicitations be released to prequalified firms?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Attachment contents (requirements, categories, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and any required forms)
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