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Department of Fire Services

DFSJW RFR for Digital Energy Management System Services

Solicitation: BD-26-1021-DFS-DFS01-128163
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_84de67fbba241c193eef
Source codes32, 15, 00Set-AsideSBPP Eligible: YESDepartmentDepartment of Fire ServicesAgencyDFS - FinanceStateMAPostedApr 15, 2026, 11:01 AM UTCDueMay 12, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCExpiredBid range$432,739 - $512,876
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from DFS - Finance • Department of Fire Services. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 12, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 32, 15, 00.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-26-1021-DFS-DFS01-128163
Performance
State Road Stow, MA 01775
Response
May 12, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
State Road Stow, MA 01775
State: MA
Contracting office
Shipping/Receiving 1 State Road Stow, MA 01775 US

Point of Contact

Name
Not available
Email
Not available
Phone
(978) 567-3131

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Fire Services
Agency
DFS - Finance
Subagency
DFS - Finance
Office
DFS01 - DFS01-Stow
Contracting Office Address
Shipping/Receiving 1 State Road Stow, MA 01775 US

Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
90 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 88 more rate previews.
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
Rate
TOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (ZONE B) ZONE B- BARNSTABLE COUNTY (BARNSTABLE, BOURNE, FALMOUTH, MASHPEE, SANDWICH), BRISTOL COUNTY (ALL CITIES EXCEPT EASTON),AND NORFOLK COUNTY (BELLINGHAM, FRANKLIN, PLAINVILLE)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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OOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBOROUGH, HOLBROOK, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHAM, NORFOLK, NORWOOD, QUINCY, RANDOLPH, SHARON, STOUGHTON, WALPOLE, WELLESLEY, WESTWOOD, WEYMOUTH)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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URO, WELLFLEET AND YARMOUTH); BRISTOL (EASTON); ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, HOLBROOK, HULL, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHA
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
+87 more occupation rates in this WD
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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s POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (4) ROLLER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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MA20260009 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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TERRAZZO FINISHER
Base $63.44Fringe $37.33
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MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
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MA20260024 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates in this WD

Description

Digital Energy Management System services to include, but not be limited to: preventative maintenance, programming, remote access, mechanical repairs, upgrades along with parts, consulting services and training.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$432,739 - $512,876

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$432,739
Target
$457,925
Premium
$512,876
Labor
$132,040
Direct
$157,000
Burden
$104,117
Fee + reserve
$53,969
Target $457,925Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.

Market snapshot

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

12-month awarded value
$3,508,452,282
Sector total $3,508,452,282 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,556$3,256,200
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%($3,508,452,282)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

Files

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Apr 19, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

The DFS is seeking proposals for Digital Energy Management System services, which encompass preventative maintenance, programming, consulting, and training. This opportunity is open to SBPP eligible businesses, with responses due by May 12, 2026. Bidders should focus on delivering a comprehensive package of services to meet the agency's diverse energy management needs.

Digital Energy ManagementPreventative MaintenanceEnergy Systems ProgrammingSBPP EligibilityConsulting Servicessource codes 32, 15, 00
What the buyer is trying to do

The DFS intends to enhance their digital energy management capabilities through comprehensive service offerings including maintenance, programming, and upgrades.

Who should pursue this
  • Small businesses with experience in digital energy systems
  • Firms specializing in energy management solutions
  • Companies that offer training and consulting services for energy systems
Work breakdown
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Programming of digital systems
  • Remote access support
  • Mechanical repairs
  • System upgrades and parts supply
  • Consulting services
  • User training
Response package checklist
  • Technical proposal detailing service offerings
  • Company qualifications and past performance
  • Pricing structure for services
  • Compliance with SBPP requirements
  • Timeline for service delivery
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must adhere to SBPP eligibility requirements
  • Ensure proposals meet noted service specifications
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing given the long response window until 2026
  • Explore tiered pricing models for different service levels
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnering with technology firms for programming expertise
  • Look for maintenance service providers to ensure comprehensive coverage
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential changes in regulatory requirements affecting energy management
  • Market competition leading to aggressive pricing
  • Challenges in maintaining service quality with subcontractors
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific KPIs does DFS use to measure service success?
  • Are there existing systems in place that need integration?
  • What is the current level of service satisfaction with existing providers?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Specific locations for service delivery are not provided
  • No details on anticipated budget or funding
  • Lack of information on existing systems in place
  • Unclear if there are specific deadlines for different service components
  • Details on the evaluation criteria for proposals are missing
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