BID #:  IFB 26-17 Northfield Point Site Improvements

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PURCHASING
ITY OF FALL RIVER

INVITATION FOR BIDS
IFB# 26-17 "NORTHFIELD POINT SITE IMPROVEMENTS"

Bids are being solicited for the supply of Northfield Point Site Improvements for the City of Fall River
Redevelopment Authority, in accordance with the listed specifications for the period of (1) One Year.
Beginning Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the solicitation packages may be obtained electronically through the
Purchasing Department via the City's e-Procurement Portal,
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/fallriverma.

Sealed bids must be received no later than 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026, via the City's e-
Procurement Portal, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/fallriverma. The bids will be opened,
witnessed, and results made public.

All bid prices submitted in response to this proposal must remain firm following IFB#26-17 bid opening.
Questions concerning this bid solicitation must be submitted in writing via email by 12:00 pm on Monday,
May 18, 2026, via the City's e-Procurement Portal. Written responses will be emailed to all bidders on
record as having received the request for IFB#26-17.

The current MBE and WBE participation goals for building construction and design awards will be a
combined MBE/WBE goal as follows:

10.4% combined MBE/WBE participation on construction contract awards and 17.9% combined MBE/WBE
participation on design contract awards. OSHA Training is required .

Bids are subject to M.G.L Chapter 30- Section 39M and to Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates.

A bid deposit of 5% of the total value of the bid is required. As well as a Performance and Payment bond in
the amount equal to 100% of the total amount of the contract price with a surety company qualified to do
business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

There will be a voluntary Pre-Bid Conference rain or shine on May 5th, 2026 at 10:00am located at 600
Davol St Fall River, MA 02720. Please email purchasing@fallriverma.gov to join.

The Fall River Redevelopment Authority and City of Fall River reserves the right to reject any/all
bids or quotes when deemed in the best interest of the City of Fall River. The City of Fall River shall
be the sole judge of equivalency and acceptability.

Any deviation from the specifications must be clearly outlined and explained in detail. Otherwise, it will be
considered that services offered are in strict compliance with the specifications and the successful vendor
shall be held responsible accordingly. Time of delivery is part of the bid and is very important. The required
delivery date indicated is at the point of destination and is stated in business days. If the indicated date
cannot be met or a date is not indicated in the specifications, the bidder shall state its best delivery time.
Sarah Page with the Fall River Redevelopment Authority, on behalf of the City of Fall River, intends, to
award a contract within thirty (30) working days of the bid opening.

Trevor Coelho
Associate MCPPO Purchasing Agent