Northampton Historic Cemeteries Gravestone & Monument Conservation Project Bid
Northampton-Smith Vocational AgriculturalSchool · Northampton, MA- Due
- Jan 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 16, 2025
- Primary contact
- Sarah LaValley
The 30-second brief
The City of Northampton is seeking bids for a project to conserve historic gravestones and monuments in West Farms and Park Street Cemeteries. The project involves addressing unstable and tilted markers, with specific treatment methods outlined. The bid includes a base bid and an alternate bid.
Completed bid, Resume(s), Description of relevant conservation experience, List of municipalities and cemeteries in Massachusetts where Bidder has completed conservation services, Sample documentation of completed treatment forms, Names/titles/phone numbers/email addresses of three current or recent clients, General Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance certificates, Completed tax compliance, Affirmative action, And non-collusion certifications, Price Proposal.
Minimum Qualifications of Contractor, quality of the bidder's resume(s), extent of relevant conservation experience, three (3) professional references, price.
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Summary
The City of Northampton is seeking bids for a project to conserve historic gravestones and monuments in West Farms and Park Street Cemeteries. The project involves addressing unstable and tilted markers, with specific treatment methods outlined. The bid includes a base bid and an alternate bid.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Minimum Qualifications of Contractor
- Quality of the bidder's resume(s)
- Extent of relevant conservation experience
- Three (3) professional references
- Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Completed bid, Resume(s), Description of relevant conservation experience, List of municipalities and cemeteries in Massachusetts where Bidder has completed conservation services, Sample documentation of completed treatment forms, Names/titles/phone numbers/email addresses of three current or recent clients, General Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance certificates, Completed tax compliance, Affirmative action, And non-collusion certifications, Price Proposal.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Preservation Master Plan for West Farms and Park Street Cemeteries
- 2017
- Attachment A (Base Bid Marker Conservation List)
- Attachment B (Alternate Bid Marker Conservation List)
- Submit to
- Northampton Office of Planning and Sustainability, 210 Main Street, Northampton MA, 01060
- Scope location
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- Reported agency
- City of Northampton
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 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: Northampton Office of Planning and Sustainability, 210 Main Street, Northampton MA, 01060. For questions, contact Sarah LaValley.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural 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 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 Sarah LaValley. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Completed bid, Resume(s), Description of relevant conservation experience, List of municipalities and cemeteries in Massachusetts where Bidder has completed conservation services, Sample documentation of completed treatment forms, Names/titles/phone numbers/email addresses of three current or recent. 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: "Minimum Qualifications of Contractor, quality of the bidder's resume(s), extent of relevant conservation experience, three (3) professional references, price." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural?
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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: Preservation Master Plan for West Farms and Park Street Cemeteries, 2017, Attachment A (Base Bid Marker Conservation List), Attachment B (Alternate Bid Marker Conservation List). Review the full document from Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Northampton, Massachusetts. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.