BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION INVITATION FOR BIDS

THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION BY ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INVITES SEALED BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. 26-103-008, FOR THE PURCHASE OF FORD BRASS FITTINGS AND PARTS.

BID/CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MAY BE OBTAINED BY DOWNLOADING IT FROM THE BWSC PORTAL BIDNET DIRECT. https://www.bidnetdirect.com/bwsc. BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE FORMS OBTAINED FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT AND MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY MARKED BID FOR CONTRACT NO. 26-103-008 - FOR THE PURCHASE OF FORD BRASS FITTINGS AND PARTS.

BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ON Thursday October 1,2026 at 10:00 A.M., AT THE OFFICE OF THE Director of procurement. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. The award of any contract is subject to approval by the board of commissioners.

THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO respond.

BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION

Henry F. Vitale Executive Director

NOTICE TO TRADE CONTRACTORS

REQUEST FOR TRADE CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from TRADE CONTRACTORS interested in performing work for W328 WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT MODERNIZATION. The Authority is seeking Qualification Statements from Trade Contractors who have a demonstrated experience in the construction and implementation of similar work in terms of scale and complexity as required for the WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT. In accordance with Massachusetts construction manager at-risk requirements, MGL Chapter 149A Section 8, Qualification Statements are being requested from trade contractors capable of performing the following classes of work MASONRY, MISCELLANEOUS METALS, WATERPROOFING, ROOFING, GLASS AND GLAZING, TILE, ACOUSTICAL TILE, PAINTING, FIRE PROTECTION, PLUMBING, HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING, AND ELECTRICAL.

The estimated cost of the trade contractors’ portion of this phase of the Project is approximately $3,522,000 and the construction duration for this phase is approximately 36 months. The estimated value of work to be performed by trade contractors is as follows:

Masonry ................................................................$ 285,000
Miscellaneous Metals .............................................$ 122,000
Waterproofing ........................................................$ 25,000
Roofing ..............................................................$ 1,180,000
Glass and Glazing ....................................................$ 70,000
Tile .........................................................................$ 25,000
Acoustical Tile .........................................................$ 25,000
Painting ................................................................$ 290,000
Fire Protection. .....................................................$ 135,000
Plumbing ...............................................................$ 115,000
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning ..............$ 550,000
Electrical ...............................................................$ 700,000

The Authority is implementing this project in accordance with MGL Chapter 149A, Sections 1 thru 13. This selection of trade contractors conforms to MGL Chapter 149A, Section 8, subsections (b) to (k) inclusive. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be utilized to prequalify trade contractors capable and experienced in the construction of parking garages and terminal buildings. The Authority shall utilize a two-step process including the prequalification of trade contractors based on an evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications received in response to this solicitation, followed by an Invitation to Bidders that will only be issued to the prequalified trade contractors. A Prequalification Committee consisting of four representatives, one each from the Designer and the CM at Risk and two Massport staff. This Prequalification Committee will be conducting a qualifications-based evaluation of submittals received from interested trade contractors in order to identify prequalified trade contractors who will be invited to respond to a written Invitation to Bidders. Please note that the Authority is not utilizing this process to prequalify subcontractors who are not trade contractors which shall be done separately in accordance with MGL C149A, Section 8, subsection (j).

Qualification Statements shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria; (1) Management Experience; (2) Project References including a Public Project Record and (3) Capacity to Complete including a demonstration that the contractor has the financial stability and long-term viability to successfully implement the Project.

A Supplemental Information Package which will provide more details on the scope of the Project as well as the selection process and evaluation criteria shall be available as of SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 on Bid Express, the Capital Bid Opportunities webpage of Massport http://www.massport.com/massport/business/bids-opportunities/capital-bids as an attachment to the original Legal Notice, and on COMMBUYS (www.commbuys.com) in the listings for this project.

Responses shall be addressed to Luciana Burdi, Intl. Assoc. AIA, CCM, MCPPO, NAC, Chief Infrastructure Officer, and received no later than 12:00 PM Local Time on OCTOBER 8, 2026, via Bid Express https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home

All questions relative to your submission shall be directed to [email protected]. In the subject line of your email, please reference the MPA Project Name and Number. It is strictly prohibited for any proponent to contact anyone else from Massport about this project from the time of this solicitation until award of the project to the successful proponent.

MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Richard A. Davey CEO & Executive Director

Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”) d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS China Trade Center Condensing Water Replacement Jack Toland; 617-918-6227; [email protected]

The Boston Redevelopment Authority (“BRA”) d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”), by its Chief Procurement Officer is pleased to issue this Invitation for Bid entitled “China Trade Center Condensing Water Replacement” (the “RFQ”). The RFQ is issued in accordance with M.G.L. c. 7C, as may be amended. This RFQ package including requirements for this project will be available to download on the BPDA Procurement Portal free-of charge in digital print form to all interested respondents on September 14, 2026 at 9:00 A.M at www.bostonplans.org/work-with-us/procurement. All responses to this RFQ must be returned no later than 12:00 noon on October 15, 2026 to: Teresa Polhemus, Secretary, Boston Redevelopment Authority c/o Real Estate Administration, 12 Channel Street Suite 901, Boston MA 02210. Michelle Goldberg, Chief Procurement Officer

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, located at 14 Cushing Ave, Boston, MA, seeks proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a Historic Structures Report. The church (built in 1888 and attributed to architect Henry Vaughan) is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Applicants must have (a) a Bachelor’s Degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, Art History or a closely related field and at least two years full-time experience in an area relevant to the project; or (b) a Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation, Architectural History, History, Art History or a closely related field. Experience with buildings of this era and stature is preferred.

Consultant’s fee is fixed at $80,000. A site visit will be held on November 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Proposals will be due on October 2, 2026 by 5:00 PM. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Please contact the Priest-in-Charge at [email protected] for a copy of the RFP, or call 617.282.3181. St. Mary’ Episcopal Church reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Town of Southbridge

Advertisement for Request for Proposals for Southbridge Town Hall Tower Investigation and Engineering Services

Request for Proposals to hire a consultant with experience or access to subcontractors to assist with the structural assessment of the Town Hall Tower to investigate the recommendations of our Town Hall Facilities Study and produce bid ready construction documents will be received by the Town Manager’s Office, Southbridge, MA 01550 until October 1, 2026 at 9am EST, at which time the proposals received will be evaluated in closed meeting and made available upon selection of the consultant.

This project must be completed by June 1, 2027. Fee set at $50,000. Designers are required to complete the Standard Designer Application Form for Municipalities and Public Agencies not within DSB Jurisdiction.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) packet can be found by going to: https://www.ci.southbridge.ma.us/Bids.aspx. Respondents shall submit three (3) copies of the proposal clearly marked “RFP Town Hall Tower Investigation and Engineering Services” to the Town Manager’s Office, 41 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550.

Evaluation will be based on similar experience, past performance on public or private projects, financial stability, and the identity and qualifications of the consultants working on the project. Finalists may be required to appear for an interview or provide additional information.

This work is funded by a generous grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission through their Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund and local funds from the Town of Southbridge.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to negotiate any and all contract terms with the successful respondent, or to cancel this Request for Proposals at any time if it is in the Town’s best interest to do so. Any contract agreement must be approved by the Southbridge Town Council.

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

Sealed bids will be received at City Hall, Cambridge, MA 02139 until 11:00 AM Thursday, October 1, 2026 at which time and place they will be opened and read for furnishing the following:

File No. 31176 – Sale of Surplus Cambridge Police Departments Vehicles

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids if it is in the City’s best interest to do so. The Invitation for Bid may be downloaded and viewed from the City’s eProcurement portal, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cambridgema.

This ad can also be found at the MNPA website: masspublicnotices.org

Elizabeth Unger Purchasing Agent