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Department of Fish and Game

Request for Response-Salt Marsh Restoration Project-Final Design and Permitting

Solicitation: BD-26-1046-DFW-FWE11-128187
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_dcc861e74bf3d058eff4
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from DFW - Division of Fisheries and Wildlife • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 30, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 70, 16, 00.

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Solicitation
BD-26-1046-DFW-FWE11-128187
Performance
Cynthia Pratt Westborough, MA 01581-3337
Response
Apr 30, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
Cynthia Pratt Westborough, MA 01581-3337
State: MA
Contracting office
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Field Headquarters 1 Rabbit Hill Road Attn: Cynthia Pratt Westborough, MA 01581-3337 US

Point of Contact

Name
Not available
Email
Not available
Phone
(508) 389-6315

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Fish and Game
Agency
DFW - Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
Subagency
DFW - Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
Office
FWE11 - DFW Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Field Headquaters
Contracting Office Address
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Field Headquarters 1 Rabbit Hill Road Attn: Cynthia Pratt Westborough, MA 01581-3337 US

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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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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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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
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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CARPENTER
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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
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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TERRAZZO FINISHER
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MA20260024 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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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
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Description

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (MassWildlife) is requesting bids for the 3,278-Acre Nature-Based Trio Salt Marsh Restoration Project (3278), a project to complete final design and permitting of 3,278 acres of salt marsh within Great Marsh.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

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
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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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
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Apr 18, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife is seeking bids for the final design and permitting of the Salt Marsh Restoration Project, encompassing 3,278 acres within Great Marsh. This project aims to enhance ecological recovery and sustainability in the region. The response deadline for this opportunity is April 30, 2026.

Salt Marsh RestorationEnvironmental DesignPermittingEcological AssessmentGreat Marsh Projectsource codes 70, 16, 00
What the buyer is trying to do

Complete final design and obtain necessary permits for the Salt Marsh Restoration Project, aiming to restore and enhance 3,278 acres of salt marsh ecosystems.

Who should pursue this
  • Environmental engineering firms
  • Ecological consulting companies
  • Landscape design firms specializing in wetland restoration
  • Permitting specialists with experience in large-scale environmental projects
Work breakdown
  • Identify design requirements and guidelines for the project.
  • Conduct surveys and assessments of the existing marsh area.
  • Develop final design documents that comply with regulatory standards.
  • Prepare permitting applications for federal, state, and local authorities.
  • Engage stakeholders and public for input throughout the design process.
Response package checklist
  • Technical proposal outlining design approach.
  • Experience and qualifications of the team members.
  • Timeline for project milestones and deliverables.
  • Cost proposal with detailed pricing.
  • Evidence of familiarity with state and federal permitting processes.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
  • Include all necessary certifications for ecological impact assessments.
Pricing strategy
  • Consider a pricing model that reflects the complexity of design and permitting.
  • Ensure competitive yet realistic pricing to cover costs and labor for the extensive nature of the project.
Teaming and subs
  • Potential collaboration with local conservation organizations.
  • Subcontract with local surveyors or environmental scientists.
Risks and watchouts
  • Regulatory delays in the permitting process.
  • Potential pushback from local stakeholders or interest groups.
  • Unexpected complications in environmental assessments.
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific regulatory approvals are anticipated for this project?
  • Are there existing studies or data on the current state of the salt marsh?
  • What are the timelines for expected reviews and permitting processes?
Source coverage notes

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  • Detailed requirements for design and permitting process.
  • Specific deadlines for each phase of the project.
  • Funding sources or budget constraints.
  • Profiles of stakeholders involved.
  • Detailed past projects to reference for similar work.
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