IFB - Installation of Existing Electric Wiring and Fixtures for Lighting on the Boston Common

The contract involves the installation of existing electrical wiring and lighting fixtures on Boston Common, issued as an Invitation for Bids by the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids on a designated form, clearly labeled with the project name, signed, and accompanied by a bid deposit. The bid deadline is set for September 11, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Boston time, with bids to be delivered to the department’s office at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue. Specifications and plans will be available starting August 25, 2025, both at the department’s office and electronically upon request. The procurement process is governed by applicable laws, with the award typically based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, emphasizing price as the primary evaluation factor. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via a virtual meeting accessible through the Parks Department website. The contract does not specify particular federal, state, or local clauses, nor does it detail specific performance standards, inspection procedures, or quality acceptance criteria within the available documentation. It is understood that all work must conform to the general provisions of law and the terms outlined in the contract documents. Administrative contact is Tom Timmons, reachable at [phone hidden] or via email, with additional specifications and plans obtainable upon request. The scope of work is confined to installing electrical wiring and fixtures at Boston Common, with performance and delivery primarily at the project site. The procurement emphasizes transparency, with bid opening conducted publicly in a virtual format, and the process designed to select the lowest responsible bid in accordance with public contracting standards.