IFB #26175066 Anna Hyatt Huntington Sculpture Pedestal

The City of New Bedford is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB #26175066) to procure fabrication, delivery, and installation services for a custom black granite pedestal designed for the Anna Hyatt Huntington Sculpture. Qualified respondents are sought to design and construct the pedestal according to specifications, with successful completion requiring both manufacturing excellence and precise on-site installation. The procurement requires bidders to demonstrate experience in custom stone fabrication and monument installation, though specific qualification requirements have not been detailed in the available documentation. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's bidding platform at bidnet.com no later than Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The posted date for this opportunity was February 12, 2026, providing respondents with approximately five weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. No information regarding evaluation criteria beyond standard bid considerations has been provided in the available documentation.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories of respondents at this time. No incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified in the available materials. Similarly, no budget range or estimated contract value has been disclosed in the opportunity announcement. Interested bidders should access the complete bid documents through the City of New Bedford's electronic bidding platform at bidnet.com to obtain detailed specifications, technical requirements, insurance requirements, and any additional submission instructions that may apply to this procurement.