IFB - IMPROVEMENTS TO BACK BAY FENS PATHWAYS

The City of Boston’s Parks and Recreation Department is soliciting sealed bids for the Improvements to Back Bay Fens Pathways under Invitation for Bids BD-26-1142-30000-300-130098, with a posted date of June 8, 2026, and a bid deadline of July 9, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Boston time. This is a firm fixed price solicitation governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39m, and all bidders must comply with applicable state procurement laws and regulations. The project involves infrastructure enhancements to public pathways within the Back Bay Fens in Boston, Massachusetts, with performance and delivery occurring at the site located in Boston, and final acceptance to be conducted by the City. Bids must be submitted as sealed proposals, with documents obtainable via USB thumb drive or email request to BPRDBids@boston.gov, and no electronic portal submission method is specified. The Contracting Officer is not explicitly named, but primary contact is Lauren Bryant at 617-961-3019 or Lauren.Bryant@boston.gov for procedural inquiries. No contract value, cost breakdowns, or line item details are disclosed in the available documentation, and the basis of award, evaluation factors, or weighting criteria are not provided, implying the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as required under state sealed bidding rules. The full solicitation package, including potential specifications, inspection criteria, and required certifications, is not included in public excerpts and requires direct request to the Department. While federal acquisition regulation clauses are not listed, compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws, labor standards, and potential socioeconomic or affirmative action requirements for public works is anticipated. No information on payment office, invoicing methods, or corporate representations such as UEI or CAGE codes is included in the summary, though such data may be required in the complete IFB. Access to the full documentation is essential for bidders to meet all compliance and technical requirements.