Auditing Department FF&E (PMD)

The City of Boston, through its Purchasing Agent, is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) supplies and services for the Auditing Department under contract event EV00017148. The procurement covers general supplies and services with a one-year contract term, though the specific deliverables and detailed scope of FF&E items are not enumerated in the available documentation. Sealed bids must be submitted no later than March 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM to One City Hall Square Room 808, Boston, MA 02201, with public bid opening occurring at the same time and location. Prospective bidders seeking clarification on bid requirements must submit written questions to the Official at least seventy-two hours prior to the bid filing deadline, which establishes a question submission deadline of March 22, 2026. Pricing shall be submitted on a firm bid basis unless the Official specifically requests and the bidder responds in writing indicating prices are subject to adjustment with the basis for calculation specified. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract based on what it determines to be in its best interests, with a maximum bid acceptance period of ninety days following the bid opening.

The available documentation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials provided. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including prevailing wage requirements if applicable under Massachusetts General Law c.149, worker's compensation insurance requirements, non-discrimination provisions, conflict of interest laws, human trafficking and forced labor prohibitions, and debarment certifications. The successful bidder must execute the contract and provide required performance security within ten calendar days of receiving notice of award. The City is exempt from federal excise taxes and Massachusetts sales and use tax, which should factor into pricing submissions. No specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the solicitation materials.