Town of Westwood Request for Quotes - Auctioneer Services for 1194 High Street - BOS-27-Q-004 (2026)
Town of WestwoodCity · Westwood, MA- Due
- Sep 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Town of Westwood seeks written quotes from qualified auctioneer firms to provide professional auctioneering and related marketing, pre-auction, auction, and post-auction services for the public sale of a tax-foreclosed residential property located at 1194 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090. The scope includes establishing auction procedures, developing a marketing plan, coordinating advertising, conducting bidder registration and deposit verification, providing a Massachusetts-licensed auctioneer, managing competitive bidding under M.G.L. c. 60, § 77B, and handling post-auction closing assistance and financial accounting. Quotes are due by September 9, 2026, at 11:00 am, submitted electronically via email to [email protected] with quote title BOS-27-Q-004. Bidders must demonstrate satisfactory performance on at least four similar contracts and submit pricing based on a percentage of the final purchase price, minimum fee, buyer's premium, and other costs.
Responsive and responsible bidder offering demonstration of sufficient experience in auctioning municipal tax title properties at the lowest price
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Summary
The Town of Westwood seeks written quotes from qualified auctioneer firms to provide professional auctioneering and related marketing, pre-auction, auction, and post-auction services for the public sale of a tax-foreclosed residential property located at 1194 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090.
The scope includes establishing auction procedures, developing a marketing plan, coordinating advertising, conducting bidder registration and deposit verification, providing a Massachusetts-licensed auctioneer, managing competitive bidding under M.G.L. c. 60, § 77B, and handling post-auction closing assistance and financial accounting. Quotes are due by September 9, 2026, at 11:00 am, submitted electronically via email to [email protected] with quote title BOS-27-Q-004. Bidders must demonstrate satisfactory performance on at least four similar contracts and submit pricing based on a percentage of the final purchase price, minimum fee, buyer's premium, and other costs.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Responsive and responsible bidder offering demonstration of sufficient experience in auctioning municipal tax title properties at the lowest price
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Attachment A – Bid Pricing Sheet
- Attachment B – Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Attachment C – Tax Compliance Certificate
- Attachment D – Signature Page
- 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. 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.
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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: "Responsive and responsible bidder offering demonstration of sufficient experience in auctioning municipal tax title properties at the lowest price" 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. 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.