IFB 26-02 (Re-Bid) Flowable Fill and Cement Concrete

The City of Fall River's Purchasing Department, specifically the Department of Community Utilities, Water Maintenance Division, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB #26-02) for a re-bid procurement of Flowable Fill and Cement Concrete services. This solicitation targets qualified vendors to furnish these specific materials for municipal infrastructure projects within Bristol County, Massachusetts. The bid package will be electronically available starting Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with sealed bids due by 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 14th, 2025. Submissions must be delivered to the Purchasing Agent's office in Room 324 of One Government Center, with each bid requiring one original and three copies, clearly marked with the bid number. The city intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 30 working days of the bid opening, reserving the right to reject any or all bids based on the best interests of Fall River.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE), with the solicitation being subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B. While no specific contract value is detailed in the available documentation, the bid will be evaluated based on responsiveness and responsibility by the Department of Community Utilities. The procurement appears to have no explicit restrictions on vendor size or type beyond the standard municipal bidding requirements, though MBE/WBE firms are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract will focus on providing flowable fill and cement concrete materials, suggesting potential infrastructure, maintenance, or construction-related applications for these specific material types. No information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure was provided in the available documentation.