RFQ 26-01 Mast Arm Replacement.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Purchasing Department of the City of Fall River for a Mast Arm Replacement project for the Traffic Signal Division of the Fall River Police Department. The bid solicitation (RFQ #26-01) seeks qualified vendors to replace a mast arm, with a project cost estimated not to exceed $80,000.00. Bid packages will be available electronically starting Monday, September 22, 2025, and sealed qualification packages must be submitted by 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Office of the Purchasing Agent. The Fall River Police Department Traffic Signal Division intends to award the contract within thirty (30) working days of the bid opening.

The bid requires a 5% bid deposit and a 50% payment bond of the total bid value. OSHA training is mandatory, and prevailing wage rates will apply. All bid prices must remain firm after the bid opening, and any deviations from specifications must be clearly outlined. The City of Fall River reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will be the sole judge of bid equivalency and acceptability. Bidders can submit questions in writing via email by noon on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, to purchasing@fallriverma.gov, with written responses to be emailed to all bidders on record.