RFQ #27138030 On Call Designer Services

The City of New Bedford is soliciting proposals for On Call Designer Services to support various construction projects, primarily within the New Bedford Public Schools system, on an as-needed basis. Interested firms must submit their responses electronically through the City’s BidNet Direct platform, with all submissions required by the deadline of August 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The solicitation, identified as RFQ #27138030 and tracking number BD-24-1157-00138-COB01-131604, is open to qualified design professionals capable of providing timely and competent services across multiple project sites within the city. All work will be performed in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and the procurement is managed by the city’s Purchasing Department under the agency designation 00138. Susan Moreira serves as the primary point of contact for this solicitation, and interested parties should direct inquiries through the official Commbuys portal linked in the posting. The opportunity does not specify a set-aside classification or NAICS code, indicating it is open to all eligible respondents without reservation. Submission via the designated online platform is mandatory, and no alternative methods of response will be accepted. Firms interested in participating must ensure their proposals are complete, accurate, and uploaded prior to the stated deadline to be considered for inclusion on the city’s roster of approved on-call designers.