Boston Water & Sewer Commission bids, RFPs and contracts
Boston, Massachusettsbwsc.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 6 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 20
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 482
- 244 vendors
The 30-second brief
20 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Boston Water & Sewer Commission's meetings, most in public works and information technology. The latest, from Oct 28: Upcoming RFP for Citywide Sewer, Drain, and Water Main Replacement.
Public Works leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Environmental Services.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: United States Postal Service for BWSC Plans to Use United States Postal Service in 2027 (Oct 2026) and MHEC for BWSC Plans Three-Year Backup Infrastructure Support Renewal (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Boston Water & Sewer Commission's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Boston Water & Sewer Commission is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Boston Water & Sewer Commission buys from, taken from council records. 482 contracts with 244 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Boston Water & Sewer Commission.
Questions about Boston Water & Sewer Commission
How do I become an approved vendor for Boston Water & Sewer Commission?
Boston Water & Sewer Commission currently works with 244 vendors across contract types including OTHER, MAINTENANCE, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 8 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Boston Water & Sewer Commission?
Small purchases under MA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Boston Water & Sewer Commission include Boston Water & Sewer Commission — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Boston Water & Sewer Commission — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Boston Water & Sewer Commission — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Boston Water & Sewer Commission publish RFPs?
Boston Water & Sewer Commission publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 354 solicitations from Boston Water & Sewer Commission. The most active RFP sectors are Public Works, Capital Projects, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Boston Water & Sewer Commission?
At Boston Water & Sewer Commission, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Operations Division, Board of Commissioners, Office of Operations Services, and Executive Division. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 8 decision-makers at Boston Water & Sewer Commission.
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What does Boston Water & Sewer Commission spend the most on?
Based on 1,561 tracked contracts, Boston Water & Sewer Commission spends most on Public Works (622), Capital Projects (539), Environmental Services (192), Infrastructure & Maintenance (117), and Information Technology (91). Contract types include OTHER, MAINTENANCE, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Boston Water & Sewer Commission's current vendors?
Boston Water & Sewer Commission currently works with vendors including UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, MHEC, INFO-TECH RESEARCH GROUP INC, ATLANTIC DATA SECURITY, CDM SMITH INC, MWRA, UNITED RENTALS OF BOSTON, METRO EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, ENCORE FIRE PROTECTION, and CLIFFHANGERS. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, MAINTENANCE, CONSULTING, TECHNOLOGY, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Boston Water & Sewer Commission working on?
Based on 3 tracked meetings, Boston Water & Sewer Commission is actively discussing: Boston Water & Sewer Commission — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Boston Water & Sewer Commission — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Boston Water & Sewer Commission — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Boston Water & Sewer Commission have?
Boston Water & Sewer Commission currently has 354 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Public Works (622), Capital Projects (539), and Environmental Services (192). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MA's state portal, and other sources.