IFB 25-0095_Arlington Str. Water Main Project

The City of Medford, Massachusetts is soliciting sealed bids for the Arlington Street Water Main Project (IFB 25-0095) through an electronic bidding process via www.BidNetDirect.com. The procurement is being managed by the city's Engineering Division and seeks a contractor to complete a water main infrastructure project in Medford. Bid documents will be available online starting May 14, 2025, with all bids due electronically by June 3, 2025, at 11:00 am. Potential bidders must submit their proposals through an active online account and are required to submit bid security with their proposal. All questions related to the project must be submitted by May 28, 2025, at 11:00 am. The city will evaluate bids in accordance with Massachusetts General Law provisions, and bidders must comply with minimum wage rates as determined by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The City of Medford reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, either in whole or in part, and may waive minor irregularities in the bidding process.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). While no specific budget range was disclosed in the available documentation, bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability and financial stability to successfully compete for the water main project. Potential bidders can register for free on BidNetDirect.com and can receive technical assistance with the electronic bidding platform by calling 800-835-4603. The project is located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, with jurisdiction specific to the City of Medford. Contractors interested in responding to this opportunity should carefully review all bid documents and ensure compliance with local procurement regulations and project specifications. Successful bidders will be expected to execute the water main project according to municipal engineering standards and complete all work within the prescribed timeline.