City of Franklin On-Call Furnish and Installation of Tapping Sleeves & Valves and Insertion Valves IFB
City of FranklinCity · Franklin, MA- Due
- May 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Pam Vickery
- (508) 553-4835
The 30-second brief
The Town of Franklin is soliciting bids under MGL c. 30 section 39m for on-call services to furnish and install tapping sleeves, valves, and insertion valves on existing water mains within the town. The scope includes all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the installation of water infrastructure components. Bidders must submit their responses to Pam Vickery, Chief Procurement Officer, at the Franklin Municipal Building. A public bid opening will be held in Room 205. The submission deadline is May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Plan specifications are available for download via the agency's procurement portal.
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Summary
The Town of Franklin is soliciting bids under MGL c. 30 section 39m for on-call services to furnish and install tapping sleeves, valves, and insertion valves on existing water mains within the town.
The scope includes all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the installation of water infrastructure components. Bidders must submit their responses to Pam Vickery, Chief Procurement Officer, at the Franklin Municipal Building. A public bid opening will be held in Room 205. The submission deadline is May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Plan specifications are available for download via the agency's procurement portal.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Bids
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Plan specifications
- Submit to
- Franklin Municipal Building, Pam Vickery, [email protected]
- Scope location
- Franklin, MA
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from City of Franklin?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 22, 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: Franklin Municipal Building, Pam Vickery, [email protected]. For questions, contact Pam Vickery.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including City of Franklin 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 Pam Vickery at (508) 553-4835. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bids. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Franklin?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Franklin are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Franklin 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: Plan specifications. Review the full document from City of Franklin for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Franklin, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.