City of Fall River Columbia Street Improvement Project IFB 25-29
City of Fall RiverCity · Fall River, MA- Due
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 21, 2025
- Primary contact
- Rebekah Pontes
The 30-second brief
The City of Fall River is soliciting bids for the Columbia Street Improvement Project under IFB #25-29. The scope of work is classified as 'HIGHWAY – CONSTRUCTION' and includes street improvements with an estimated value of $2,100,000. Requirements include a 5% bid deposit, prequalification with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division, and compliance with prevailing wage rates. Prospective bidders must demonstrate experience with at least three similar projects in the past five years. Sealed proposals are due by June 5, 2025, at the Office of the Purchasing Agent in Fall River, MA.
Sealed proposals, Original plus three copies, USB drive, Bid deposit, Compliance forms
Prequalification, experience, bid price, equivalency and acceptability as judged by the City
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Summary
The City of Fall River is soliciting bids for the Columbia Street Improvement Project under IFB #25-29.
The scope of work is classified as 'HIGHWAY – CONSTRUCTION' and includes street improvements with an estimated value of $2,100,000. Requirements include a 5% bid deposit, prequalification with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division, and compliance with prevailing wage rates. Prospective bidders must demonstrate experience with at least three similar projects in the past five years. Sealed proposals are due by June 5, 2025, at the Office of the Purchasing Agent in Fall River, MA.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Prequalification
- Experience
- Bid price
- Equivalency and acceptability as judged by the City
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Sealed proposals
- Original plus three copies
- USB drive
- Bid deposit
- Compliance forms
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Bid deposit
- Compliance forms
- Prequalification certificate
- 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 June 5, 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 Rebekah Pontes.
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 Rebekah Pontes. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed proposals, Original plus three copies, USB drive, Bid deposit, Compliance forms. 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: "Prequalification, experience, bid price, equivalency and acceptability as judged by the City" 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, compliance forms, prequalification certificate. 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.