Town of Manchester-By-The-Sea Harbor Improvements IFB 2026
Town of Manchester-by-the-SeaCity · Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA- Due
- Sep 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Nate Desrosiers
- (978) 525-6445
The 30-second brief
The Town of Manchester-By-The-Sea is soliciting sealed bids for the Manchester Harbor Improvements project. The scope of work is divided into a Base Bid and two Additive Alternates. The Base Bid includes the installation of thirty-six 12-inch diameter timber piles, Town-provided timber floating docks, pier repairs with fiberglass pile jacket assemblies, and new water, electric, and sanitary sewer utilities at Reed Park and Morss Town Pier. Additive Alternate No. 1 involves the demolition and reconstruction of Tuck's Point Pier, including seventeen steel pipe piles and rock socket foundations. Additive Alternate No. 2 covers water-based mechanical dredging of approximately 48,715 CY from the Harbor Entrance Channel and Proctor Cove with offshore disposal. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 3, 2026. Bids require a 5% deposit and 100% performance and payment bonds. Sealed bids are due September 17, 2026.
Bid Form, Bid Deposit, Certificate of Vote of Authorization, OSHA Training Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, List of Subcontractors
Lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on the Base Bid and selected Additive Alternates
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Summary
The Town of Manchester-By-The-Sea is soliciting sealed bids for the Manchester Harbor Improvements project.
The scope of work is divided into a Base Bid and two Additive Alternates. The Base Bid includes the installation of thirty-six 12-inch diameter timber piles, Town-provided timber floating docks, pier repairs with fiberglass pile jacket assemblies, and new water, electric, and sanitary sewer utilities at Reed Park and Morss Town Pier. Additive Alternate No. 1 involves the demolition and reconstruction of Tuck's Point Pier, including seventeen steel pipe piles and rock socket foundations. Additive Alternate No. 2 covers water-based mechanical dredging of approximately 48,715 CY from the Harbor Entrance Channel and Proctor Cove with offshore disposal. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 3, 2026. Bids require a 5% deposit and 100% performance and payment bonds. Sealed bids are due September 17, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and eligible bidder based on the Base Bid and selected Additive Alternates
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Bid Form
- Bid Deposit
- Certificate of Vote of Authorization
- OSHA Training Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- List of Subcontractors
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Regulatory Authorizations
- Contract Drawings
- MA Prevailing Wage Rates
- Sediment Sampling and Analysis Documentation
- Historical Submerged Utility Documentation
- Tuck's Point Technical Reference Documents
- Pictures of Town Provided Floats
- Submit to
- 10 Central Street, Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA 01944-1399
- Scope location
- Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA
- Reported agency
- Town of Manchester-By-The-Sea
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 17, 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: 10 Central Street, Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA 01944-1399. For questions, contact Nate Desrosiers.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea 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 Nate Desrosiers at (978) 525-6445. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Form, Bid Deposit, Certificate of Vote of Authorization, OSHA Training Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit, List of Subcontractors. 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 based on the Base Bid and selected Additive Alternates" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea 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: Regulatory Authorizations, Contract Drawings, MA Prevailing Wage Rates, Sediment Sampling and Analysis Documentation, Historical Submerged Utility Documentation, Tuck's Point Technical Reference Docum. Review the full document from Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Manchester-By-The-Sea, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.