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Department of Environmental Protection

DEP-BWSC-NOIA-2026-NRD Program-Best Value Grant-ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_0b4bc6e3165adfae3694
NAICS • 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: NODepartment • Department of Environmental ProtectionAgency • BWSC00 - Bureau of Waste Site CleanupState • MAPosted • —Due • Apr 01, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from BWSC00 - Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup • Department of Environmental Protection. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 01, 2026. Industry: NAICS 00.

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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
$533,953,549
Sector total $533,953,549 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$139,000
P10–P90
$30,125–$967,312
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%($533,953,549)
Deal sizing
$139,000 median
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Place of performance
James Collins MassDEP 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02114 US Email: james.collins2@mass.gov Phone: (857) 274-0617
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

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Agency
BWSC00 - Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup
Subagency
BWSC00 - Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup
Office
Casey McLaughlin
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

**ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY** MassDEP is publishing this Notice of Intent to Award a Best Value Grant to the City of Woburn, Massachusetts, through the Natural Resource Damages Program, for the purpose of implementing the construction phase of the Scalley Dam Fishway Design and Construction Restoration Project in Woburn, Massachusetts. The award of this Best Value Grant will allow the City to conduct various activities in support of the construction phase of the Scalley Dam Project.

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Updated: Mar 21, 2026
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Executive summary
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This is an **ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY** Notice of Intent to Award a **Best Value Grant** issued by **MassDEP (BWSC00 - Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup)** under the **Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Program**. The intended grant recipient is the **City of Woburn, Massachusetts**, to implement the **construction phase** of the **Scalley Dam Fishway Design and Construction Restoration Project** in Woburn. The notice indicates the award enables the City to perform various activities supporting construction for the Scalley Dam Project. The listed response deadline is **2026-04-01 17:00 UTC** and an attachment is provided via CommBuys.

MassDEPBureau of Waste Site CleanupBWSC00Natural Resource Damages ProgramNRDBest Value GrantCity of WoburnScalley Dam
What the buyer is trying to do

MassDEP is signaling its intent to award NRD Program grant funding (best value grant) to the City of Woburn to carry out construction-phase work for the Scalley Dam fishway restoration project in Woburn, MA, including related supporting activities for construction.

Who should pursue this
  • Firms that already have a direct role with the City of Woburn on the Scalley Dam fishway construction phase (e.g., existing or planned construction/restoration delivery partners), if the attachment indicates any subcontracting or procurement opportunities tied to the grant
Work breakdown
  • Construction phase implementation for the Scalley Dam Fishway Design and Construction Restoration Project (Woburn, MA)
  • Supporting activities necessary to execute the construction phase of the Scalley Dam Project (as referenced in the notice)
Response package checklist
  • Review the CommBuys attachment for any instructions, comment process, or required submissions related to the Notice of Intent to Award
  • Internal decision memo documenting whether any response is permitted/meaningful given ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY status and the identified intended awardee (City of Woburn)
  • If the attachment indicates a protest/comment window: draft a fact-based communication aligned to the stated intent to award and NRD Best Value Grant context
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Compliance notes
  • Notice is labeled **ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY** (suggests it may not be a competitive bid opportunity)
  • Intended award recipient is explicitly stated: **City of Woburn, Massachusetts**
  • Program context is explicitly stated: **MassDEP Natural Resource Damages Program** and **Best Value Grant**
Pricing strategy
  • No pricing basis, bid schedule, or cost forms are provided in the brief; treat as a grant intent notice rather than a priced procurement unless the attachment states otherwise
  • If pursuing work, focus on aligning cost/scope through the City of Woburn’s downstream procurement (if any) tied to the construction phase
Teaming and subs
  • Engage the **City of Woburn** to understand whether the construction phase will be subcontracted and whether a separate city-led procurement is planned under the NRD grant
  • If the attachment details specific construction/restoration tasks, identify niche partners aligned to fishway construction/restoration execution and compliance documentation required under the grant
Risks and watchouts
  • High likelihood of **no competitive bidding** pathway because the notice states intent to award to a specific grantee (City of Woburn) and is marked ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
  • Scope is described at a high level (“various activities” supporting construction); risk of misalignment without reviewing the attachment
  • Response deadline is listed (2026-04-01 17:00 UTC) but may represent an administrative date rather than a bid due date—confirm in the attachment
Smart questions to ask
  • Does the CommBuys attachment define any public comment/protest process tied to this Notice of Intent to Award, and what submissions (if any) are accepted by MassDEP?
  • Will the City of Woburn conduct a separate procurement for contractors/vendors to execute the construction phase of the Scalley Dam fishway project using this NRD grant funding?
  • What specific construction-phase deliverables and milestones are funded under the Best Value Grant for the Scalley Dam Project?
  • Are there grant compliance, reporting, or environmental/permits-related obligations that will flow down to contractors supporting the City’s construction work?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Contents and instructions within the attached CommBuys document (e.g., whether any response/protest/comment is allowed and any downstream procurement details)
  • Solicitation/notice type field value and solicitation number (not provided in the brief)
  • Posted date (not provided)
  • Period of performance dates (not provided)
  • Detailed construction-phase scope/tasks, deliverables, and compliance/reporting requirements under the grant (not provided in the brief)
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