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IFB 26-03 Plant Management at Northfield Point
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BD-24-1148-F0138-F0138-118597
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Bristol County, Massachusetts

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The Fall River Redevelopment Authority in Massachusetts has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB# 26-03) for Invasive Plant Management at Northfield Point, located at 600 Davol Street. The project involves removing invasive and nuisance plant species west of an existing chain link fence, utilizing both mechanical and chemical removal strategies, and includes installing erosion controls and restoring disturbed areas. Bid documents will be available electronically starting July 14, 2025, with sealed bids due by 2:00 pm on July 31, 2025, at the Office of the Purchasing Agent. An optional pre-bid conference will be held on-site on July 23, 2025, at 10:00 am, and the authority intends to award the contract within 30 days of bid opening.

The estimated project value is $60,000, and bidders must submit a bid deposit equal to 5% of their total bid amount in the form of a treasurer's check, certified check, bid bond, or cashier's check. All work must comply with project permits from the Fall River Conservation Commission, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Contractors can obtain bid documents by emailing purchasing@fallriverma.gov, and all questions must be submitted in writing to William McGrath at BETA Group by 4:00 pm on July 25, 2025, with responses to be issued as an addendum by 12 pm on July 29, 2025.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

IFB# 26-03 Invasive Plant Management at Northfield Point

The Fall River Redevelopment Authority, Fall River, Massachusetts, invites sealed bids from Contractors for Invasive Plant Management at Northfield Point located at 600 Davol Street, Fall River, MA in accordance with M.G.L. c.30, Section 39M per specifications included with the bid package.

ESTIMATED PROJECT VALUE: $60k

Beginning Monday, July 14, 2025, bid documents may be obtained electronically by e-mail request only to purchasing@fallriverma.gov

Sealed bids must be received no later than Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm, at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, One Government Center Room 324, Fall River, MA 02722.

Bids may be delivered Monday thru Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm and Friday: 8:00am – 3:00pm. Envelope must be clearly marked: IFB# 26-03. All bids should include 4 copies, 1 original and 1 flash drive.

The work consists of furnishing all labor, material and equipment for the removal of invasive and other nuisance species throughout Northfield Point west of the existing chain link fence. Management strategies including mechanical and chemical removal are proposed. Final removal strategies will be determined by the chosen contractor. Work also includes furnishing and installing erosion controls and restoration of areas disturbed by the work.

All work shall be in accordance with project permits issued by the Fall River Conservation Commission, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corps of Engineers.

All questions must be submitted in writing via email to William McGrath, PE – BETA Group, at Bmcgrath@beta-inc.com by 4:00 pm on July 25, 2025. Responses will be in the form of an addendum issued to all plan holders on file by 12 pm on July 29, 2025. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit equal to (5%) of the total amount of the bid. The bid deposit may be in the form of treasurers’ check, certified check, bid bond, or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Fall River Redevelopment Authority.

An optional Pre-Bid Conference will be held on site at the Northfield Point Site, 600 Davol Street, Fall River, MA on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 10:00 am, rain or shine.

The Fall River Redevelopment Authority intends to award a contract within thirty (30) days of bid opening.

Rebekah Pontes Purchasing Agent

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