City of Fall River Central Fire Station Bedford St. Facade Restoration IFB 27-06 2026
City of Fall RiverCity · Fall River, MA- Due
- Jul 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Trevor Coelho
The 30-second brief
The City of Fall River is soliciting bids for the restoration of the Central Fire Station facade located at 165 Bedford Street. The project scope includes historic masonry restoration and miscellaneous and ornamental iron work. General bidders must be DCAMM certified in Historic Masonry, and filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified in Miscellaneous & Ornamental Iron Work. A 5% bid deposit and 100% performance and payment bonds are required. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates apply. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Sealed general contractor bids are due by July 23, 2026, while filed sub-bids are due by July 16, 2026.
Sealed Bids, Contractor Evaluation
Sole judge of equivalency and acceptability, DCAMM certification
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Summary
The City of Fall River is soliciting bids for the restoration of the Central Fire Station facade located at 165 Bedford Street.
The project scope includes historic masonry restoration and miscellaneous and ornamental iron work. General bidders must be DCAMM certified in Historic Masonry, and filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified in Miscellaneous & Ornamental Iron Work. A 5% bid deposit and 100% performance and payment bonds are required. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates apply. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Sealed general contractor bids are due by July 23, 2026, while filed sub-bids are due by July 16, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Sole judge of equivalency and acceptability, DCAMM certification
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Sealed Bids, Contractor Evaluation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid deposit of 5%, performance and payment bond totaling 100% of bid
- Submit to
- Office of the Purchasing Agent, One Government Center, Room 324 Fall River, MA 02722
- Scope location
- Fall River, MA
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from City of Fall River?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 23, 2026. 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: Office of the Purchasing Agent, One Government Center, Room 324 Fall River, MA 02722. For questions, contact Trevor Coelho.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including City of Fall River in MA, 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 IFB 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 Trevor Coelho. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed Bids, Contractor Evaluation. 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: "Sole judge of equivalency and acceptability, DCAMM certification" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Fall River?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Fall River are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Fall River 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 IFB?
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: Bid deposit of 5%, performance and payment bond totaling 100% of bid. Review the full document from City of Fall River for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Fall River, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.