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Town of Needham

Sale of Surplus Equipment

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_ce96ad4a6a3ec2d7f317
NAICS • 46, 19, 16Department • Town of NeedhamAgency • NEE06 - Fire DepartmentState • MAPosted • —Due • Mar 20, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from NEE06 - Fire Department • Town of Needham. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 20, 2026. Industry: NAICS 46, 19, 16.

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Market snapshot

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

Market trends →Awards →
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
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
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Place of performance
Chief Thomas Conroy 88 Chestnut Street Fire Department Headquarters Needham, MA 02492 US Email: pcentral@needhamma.gov Phone: (781) 455-7580
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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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
Town of Needham
Agency
NEE06 - Fire Department
Subagency
NEE06 - Fire Department
Office
Anne-Marie Condon
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

Surplus Vehicle Auction Auction. Bids will be received through the online government auction platform Municibid. Interested bidders are invited to visit www.municibid.com to view information and pictures of the unit and submit a bid. The listings will be live beginning FEBRUARY 27, 2026, and will be available until the auction end time. Please refer to Municibid for additional information. All bidding is to be done through the Muncibid website.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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

Updated: Mar 04, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2

NEE06 – Fire Department is conducting a surplus vehicle/equipment auction with bids received only through the Municibid online government auction platform. The listing goes live on February 27, 2026, and bidding remains open until the auction end time. The stated response deadline is 2026-03-20T10:00:00+00:00, but bidders should rely on the Municibid listing for the authoritative close time and item details. Interested bidders must go to www.municibid.com to view photos/information and submit bids; no alternate submission method is indicated.

Municibidsurplus vehicle auctionsurplus equipmentFire DepartmentNEE06UNSPSC 46-19-16
What the buyer is trying to do

Sell a surplus vehicle (surplus equipment/vehicle auction) using Municibid as the sole platform for advertising item details (including pictures) and receiving bids, with the auction live starting FEBRUARY 27, 2026 and closing at the auction end time (noted deadline also provided).

Who should pursue this
  • Vehicle and equipment resellers comfortable buying municipal surplus via online auction (Municibid)
  • End-users seeking surplus fire/municipal vehicle assets who can evaluate condition from Municibid details/pictures
  • Bidders able to comply with platform-based bidding only (no email/paper bids indicated)
Work breakdown
  • Access the Municibid listing to review the specific unit information and pictures
  • Confirm the auction start (FEBRUARY 27, 2026) and the actual auction end time on Municibid
  • Register/login on Municibid as required to place bids
  • Prepare and submit an online bid through Municibid before the auction end time
Response package checklist
  • Municibid account/registration completed (as required by the platform)
  • Bid entered and submitted through www.municibid.com for the specific listing
  • Internal record of bid amount, timestamp, and confirmation from Municibid
  • Verification of the listing’s close time versus the notice deadline (2026-03-20T10:00:00+00:00)
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • All bidding is to be done through the Municibid website (no alternate channel described)
  • Refer to Municibid for additional information, including item details and pictures
  • Listings will be live beginning FEBRUARY 27, 2026 and available until the auction end time
Pricing strategy
  • Treat this as an auction: determine a maximum bid based on the unit details/pictures on Municibid and your refurbishment/transport/resale assumptions
  • Monitor the auction close time on Municibid and plan bid timing accordingly (especially if the Municibid close differs from 2026-03-20T10:00:00+00:00)
Teaming and subs
  • If you lack inspection/refurbishment capability, consider partnering with a local vehicle mechanic/body shop to validate expected reconditioning costs based on the Municibid listing details
Risks and watchouts
  • Item condition/fit risk: decision may rely heavily on Municibid pictures and listing information
  • Timing risk: the notice provides a response deadline (2026-03-20T10:00:00+00:00) but also says the auction runs until the auction end time—ensure you follow the Municibid close time
  • Process risk: bids submitted outside Municibid are likely noncompliant per the notice
Smart questions to ask
  • On Municibid, what is the official auction close date/time for the specific unit, and does it match 2026-03-20T10:00:00+00:00?
  • Is there an inspection opportunity or additional condition report beyond the posted pictures and description on Municibid?
  • What are the payment, pickup/removal, and title/transfer requirements specified in the Municibid listing?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Municibid listing URL/lot ID and the specific unit details (make/model/year/condition)
  • Authoritative auction close time as shown on Municibid (to reconcile with the stated response deadline)
  • Payment terms and buyer fees (if any) as stated on Municibid
  • Pickup/removal location and timeline
  • Title/registration/transfer requirements for the surplus vehicle
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