This Solicitation opportunity from Massachusetts was posted on May 6, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
26-0163 Phase II Excavation (Cross St. Cemetery)
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The City of Medford, Massachusetts, through its Historical Committee and Purchasing Office, is soliciting bids for the Phase II Excavation at the former Cross Street Cemetery. The solicitation, identified as BD-26-1154-PUCH1-PUCH1-129004 and posted on May 6, 2026, invites contractors to electronically submit their proposals by May 21, 2026, exclusively via the BidNetDirect.com portal. The project involves archaeological excavation services compliant with Massachusetts General Laws governing public works and prevailing wage requirements (M.G.L. c. 149, §§ 26–27D and M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M). Although detailed technical specifications are referenced, specifics on excavation depth or methodologies are not provided in the solicitation excerpts. The work site and place of performance is firmly established at the Cross Street Cemetery in Medford, MA. Financial and administrative provisions include a mandatory 5% bid bond and, for contracts exceeding $25,000, a required payment bond at 50% of the contract value. The procurement follows an Invitation for Bid (IFB) format aimed at award based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder adhering to LPTA principles. While no price or cost estimates are disclosed in the documents, and no FAR or DFARS clauses are explicitly cited, the solicitation encourages participation by Minority, Women’s, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises but does not mandate formal self-certification or socioeconomic reporting. The City maintains the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor irregularities. Optional site visits are arranged to occur May 11, 2026, though attendance is not compulsory. Contract administration information identifies the procurement contracting officer, but lacks detailed payment processing instructions or a fully delineated clause structure. Overall, the solicitation establishes a competitive, regulated bidding environment for excavation services at a historically significant municipal site with standard bonding and compliance requirements under Massachusetts law.
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Medford, MA, 02155, USASet-Aside
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