Town of Westwood Auctioneer Services RFQ BOS-27-Q-004 - 1194 High Street 2026
Town of WestwoodCity · Westwood, MA- Due
- Sep 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Town of Westwood is seeking written quotes from qualified auctioneer firms under RFQ # BOS-27-Q-004 for the public sale of a tax-foreclosed residential property located at 1194 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090. The selected contractor will provide comprehensive professional auction services including pre-auction tasks (marketing, advertising, bidder registration), conducting the live competitive bidding process, and post-auction services (deposit collection, documentation, and transaction completion). Bidders must demonstrate satisfactory performance under at least four similar contracts. Quotes must be submitted electronically by September 9, 2026, at 11:00 am. The contract will be awarded based on a percentage of the final property sale price to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price for services.
Marketing plan, Auction notices, Record of bids, Final accounting of expenses, Successful bidder deposit, Executed auction documents
Demonstration of sufficient experience in auctioning municipal tax title properties, lowest price for services
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Summary
The Town of Westwood is seeking written quotes from qualified auctioneer firms under RFQ # BOS-27-Q-004 for the public sale of a tax-foreclosed residential property located at 1194 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090.
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive professional auction services including pre-auction tasks (marketing, advertising, bidder registration), conducting the live competitive bidding process, and post-auction services (deposit collection, documentation, and transaction completion). Bidders must demonstrate satisfactory performance under at least four similar contracts. Quotes must be submitted electronically by September 9, 2026, at 11:00 am. The contract will be awarded based on a percentage of the final property sale price to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price for services.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Demonstration of sufficient experience in auctioning municipal tax title properties, lowest price for services
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Marketing plan
- Auction notices
- Record of bids
- Final accounting of expenses
- Successful bidder deposit
- Executed auction documents
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Attachment A – Bid Pricing Sheet
- Attachment B – Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Attachment C – Tax Compliance Certificate
- Attachment D – Signature Page
- Attachment E - Property Record Card
REQUIRED STAFFING
Massachusetts-licensed auctioneer
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Westwood, MA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Westwood?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 9, 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: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Westwood 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 RFQ 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.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Massachusetts-licensed auctioneer. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Marketing plan, Auction notices, Record of bids, Final accounting of expenses, Successful bidder deposit, Executed auction documents. 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: "Demonstration of sufficient experience in auctioning municipal tax title properties, lowest price for services" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Westwood?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Westwood are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Westwood 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 RFQ?
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: Attachment A – Bid Pricing Sheet, Attachment B – Certificate of Non-Collusion, Attachment C – Tax Compliance Certificate, Attachment D – Signature Page, Attachment E - Property Record Card. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Town of Westwood for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Westwood, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.