City of Augusta Water Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Bid RFSB# 226012 - 2025
City of AugustaCity · Augusta, ME- Due
- Dec 5, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2025
- Primary contact
- Tyler Pease
- (207) 624-3536
The 30-second brief
The City of Augusta is soliciting sealed bids for the Water Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements project (RFSB# 226012). The scope of work consists of pedestrian safety improvements along Water Street, including curb, drainage, and sidewalk improvements such as hot mix asphalt, structural concrete, stamped colored concrete pavement, storm drain piping, catch basins, and manholes. The project also involves loam, seed, mulch, and work zone traffic control. Bidders must include a project schedule and narrative with an assumed award date of December 19, 2025, and a completion date no later than August 28, 2026. A 5% bid bond is required for bids exceeding $50,000, along with 100% performance and surety bonds. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Proposals are due by December 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
Notice to Contractors, Acknowledgement of Bid Amendments form, Schedule of Items, Certifications, Proposed project schedule, Bid bond
Total unit price base bid, construction narrative, proposed schedule
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Summary
The City of Augusta is soliciting sealed bids for the Water Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements project (RFSB# 226012).
The scope of work consists of pedestrian safety improvements along Water Street, including curb, drainage, and sidewalk improvements such as hot mix asphalt, structural concrete, stamped colored concrete pavement, storm drain piping, catch basins, and manholes. The project also involves loam, seed, mulch, and work zone traffic control. Bidders must include a project schedule and narrative with an assumed award date of December 19, 2025, and a completion date no later than August 28, 2026. A 5% bid bond is required for bids exceeding $50,000, along with 100% performance and surety bonds. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Proposals are due by December 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Total unit price base bid
- Construction narrative
- Proposed schedule
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Notice to Contractors
- Acknowledgement of Bid Amendments form
- Schedule of Items
- Certifications
- Proposed project schedule
- Bid bond
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Schedule of Items
- Acknowledgement of Bid Amendments
- Request for Information form
- Contractor Bid Proposal
- Submit to
- City Center Plaza, 16 Cony Street, Augusta, Maine 04330
- Scope location
- Augusta, Maine
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Augusta?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 5, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City Center Plaza, 16 Cony Street, Augusta, Maine 04330. For questions, contact Tyler Pease.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Augusta in ME, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tyler Pease at (207) 624-3536. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Notice to Contractors, Acknowledgement of Bid Amendments form, Schedule of Items, Certifications, Proposed project schedule, Bid bond. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Total unit price base bid, construction narrative, proposed schedule" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Augusta?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Augusta are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Augusta regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Schedule of Items, Acknowledgement of Bid Amendments, Request for Information form, Contractor Bid Proposal. Review the full document from City of Augusta for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Augusta, Maine. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
