IFB 26-25 Central Fire Station Facade Restoration

PURCHASING
W CITY OF FALL RIVER

INVITATION FOR BID
IFB #26-25 "CENTRAL FIRE STATION BEDFORD STREET FACADE RESTORATION"

Bids are being solicited for the work of the Central Fire Station Bedford Street Fagade Restoration for the
City of Fall River; City Operations Department, in accordance with the listed specifications.

Beginning Wednesday, April 22"4, 2026, the solicitation packages may be obtained electronically through
the Purchasing Department via e-mail only at: purchasing @fallriverma.gov

A Pre-Bid Site Visit will be held on Wednesday, April 29'", 2026 at 10:00am at the project address of 165
Bedford Street Fall River, MA 02720.

Sealed Filled Sub Bids must be received no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, at the
Office of the Purchasing Agent, One Government Center, Room 324 Fall River, MA 02722. Hours are:
Monday through Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am- 3:00pm. The bids will be opened, witnessed,
and results made public.

Sealed General Contractor Bids must be received no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, May 285*, 2026, at
the Office of the Purchasing Agent, One Government Center, Room 324 Fall River, MA 02722. Hours are:
Monday through Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am- 3:00pm. The bids will be opened, witnessed,
and results made public.

General Bidders will need to be DCAMM certified in Historic Masonry. Filed Sub Bidders need to be
DCAMM certified in Miscellaneous & Ornamental iron Work. A Bid deposit of 5% of the value of the total bid
or sub-bid is required. As well as a performance and payment bond totaling 100% of bid. Massachusetts
Prevailing Wage Rates apply to this project. Also, a Contractor Evaluation will be completed.

All bid prices submitted in response to bid IFB #26-25 must remain firm following the bid opening.
Questions concerning this bid solicitation must be submitted in writing via email by noon Tuesday, May
26, 2026, to purchasing @fallriverma.gov. Written responses will be emailed to all bidders on record as
having received the request for IFB #26-25. MBE/WBE businesses are encouraged to participate and goals
have been established.

The 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.

The City Operation Department- awarding 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