NBHA-26-146

The New Bedford Housing Authority (NBHA) is requesting sealed bids for professional moving services to relocate tenants between NBHA-owned apartments within state-aided and federally funded public housing developments in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Section 3 compliance is required, prioritizing employment and contracting opportunities for Section 3 eligible residents and businesses consistent with the HUD Act of 1968.

The scope covers moving and storage services for tenant relocations within NBHA's portfolio. The estimated contract cost is $57,000 over a one-year term. The Authority will award to the qualified, responsible, and responsive bidder offering the best price.

Bid documents are available free of charge beginning September 7, 2026 during regular business hours at the NBHA Procurement Office, 128 Union Street, 4th Floor, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740. No bidders' conference or site visit is scheduled. Bids must include a signed Bid Form, references, resume, insurance certificates, equipment list, corporate identification, IRS Form W-9, REAP Certification, Equal Employment Opportunity certification, Section 3 Employee List, HUD Form 5369-C, and a Non-Collusive Affidavit. Bids are subject to Massachusetts General Law c.30B, HUD regulations 7460.8 REV3, and 2 CFR Part 200 (200.317–200.327). Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days following bid opening without Authority consent.