City of Fall River Central Fire Station Façade Restoration IFB 26-25
City of Fall RiverCity · Fall River, MA- Due
- May 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Trevor Coelho
The 30-second brief
The City of Fall River is soliciting bids for the Central Fire Station Bedford Street Façade Restoration project (IFB #26-25). The scope of work involves historic masonry restoration and miscellaneous/ornamental iron work at 165 Bedford Street. General bidders must be DCAMM certified in Historic Masonry, and filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified in Miscellaneous & Ornamental Iron Work. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Requirements include a 5% bid deposit, 100% performance and payment bonds, and adherence to Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates. Sealed general contractor bids are due by 2:00 PM on May 28, 2026, at the Purchasing Agent's office.
Sealed Bids, DCAMM certification, Bid deposit, Performance and payment bond
Lowest responsible and eligible bidder
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Summary
The City of Fall River is soliciting bids for the Central Fire Station Bedford Street Façade Restoration project (IFB #26-25).
The scope of work involves historic masonry restoration and miscellaneous/ornamental iron work at 165 Bedford Street. General bidders must be DCAMM certified in Historic Masonry, and filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified in Miscellaneous & Ornamental Iron Work. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Requirements include a 5% bid deposit, 100% performance and payment bonds, and adherence to Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Rates. Sealed general contractor bids are due by 2:00 PM on May 28, 2026, at the Purchasing Agent's office.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and eligible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Sealed Bids
- DCAMM certification
- Bid deposit
- Performance and payment bond
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid deposit, DCAMM certification
- 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 May 28, 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, DCAMM certification, Bid deposit, Performance and payment 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: "Lowest responsible and eligible bidder" 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, DCAMM certification. 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.