Ifb - Restoration Of Historic Cast Iron Fence At Copp's Hill Burying Ground

The City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department has issued an Invitation for Bids to restore the historic cast iron fence at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground in the North End. The project is estimated to cost between $50,000 and $200,000 and involves comprehensive restoration work in accordance with specifications and plans that will be made available on a USB drive and electronically upon request. Bidders must submit sealed bids by September 25, 2025, using forms provided by the department, and include a bid deposit. A pre-bid informational meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at the project site, with bid opening conducted publicly via a virtual meeting. The contract is governed by applicable laws and the specific terms outlined in the contract documents, though no federal or state FAR clauses or detailed contractual clauses are explicitly referenced. The procurement process follows a lowest-price responsive and responsible bidder approach, with evaluation based on responsiveness, responsibility, and price. Administrative contacts include Kelly Thomas, reachable by phone and email, with bid submissions directed to the department’s office at 1010 Massachusetts Ave. Bids must be clearly labeled, signed, and accompanied by the required deposit. Specifications and plans are distributed on a USB drive or electronically, but no detailed technical or quality inspection clauses, line-item pricing, or specific contractual clauses are included in the available documentation. Overall, the process emphasizes compliance with the outlined procedures, timely submission, and adherence to the project specifications, with no additional special requirements or certifications specified beyond standard municipal bidding procedures.