NBHA-26-116

The New Bedford Housing Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the supply and delivery of miscellaneous maintenance materials on an as-needed basis under contract number NBHA-26-116. This procurement seeks a one-year firm fixed-price contract with an estimated combined contract cost of $730,000. The required materials encompass a comprehensive range of items including water heaters, ranges, refrigerators, floor tile, countertops, kitchen cabinets, janitorial supplies, electrical supplies, plumbing and heating supplies, paint, and miscellaneous hardware. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the New Bedford Housing Authority Procurement Office located at 128 Union Street, 4th Floor, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740. Bid documents are available beginning April 13, 2026, during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) and may be requested by contacting Kevin Rego, Procurement Agent, at kevin.rego@nbha-ma.org. Each bid submission must include a signed Form for Bids, Certification of Non-Collusion, Revenue Enforcement and Protection (REAP) Certification, and HUD Form 5369-C Certifications and Representations of Offerors for Non-Construction. The New Bedford Housing Authority will award the contract to responsive and responsible bidders offering the best prices for desired quality items, and no bid may be withdrawn for sixty days following the bid opening without consent of the Authority.

In accordance with Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, preference for employment and contracting opportunities shall be given to Section 3 eligible residents and businesses. The procurement is subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B Section 5, HUD regulations 7460.8 REV2, and 2 CFR Part 200 Sections 200.317-200.326 where applicable. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement documents. The estimated contract value of $730,000 represents the total anticipated spend for the one-year term; however, actual awards may vary based on responsive bidding and the Authority's evaluation of price and quality. Interested vendors should note that this is a competitive sealed bid procurement, and successful bidders must demonstrate both responsiveness and responsibility in meeting the Authority's maintenance material requirements.