Invitation for Bids: IFB #26-39 - Bid 26-39 - Arlington, MA RFP 2026

Bid #26-39. Contact: mdenatale@town.arlington.ma.us. Town of Arlington, Arlington, Massachusetts. Invitation for Bids IFB #26-39 The Town of Arlington, MA, acting through and by its Town Manager, invites SEALED BIDS, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 149. Open — accepting responses.

About this solicitation

Invitation for Bids IFB #26-39 The Town of Arlington, MA, acting through and by its Town Manager, invites SEALED BIDS, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 149 for: Project No. 26-39 Fire Alarm Upgrades - Peirce Elementary School. Estimated Cost of Construction: $250,000. Bid documents available: www.arlingtonma.gov/purchasing. Bid deadline: Thu, May 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Optional pre-bid conference: Wed, May 20, 2026, 1:30 p.m., 85 Park Ave Ext, Arlington, MA. Contact: mdenatale@town.arlington.ma.us [mdenatale@town.arlington.ma.us]. TOWN OF ARLINGTON James Feeney, Town Manager Published on YourArlington (https://www.yourarlington.com/): May 14, 2026 Published in YourArlington (Middlesex County) on 2026-05-14.

Bid summary

Town of Arlington issued this construction opportunity in Arlington, Massachusetts, referenced as solicitation number 26-39. It was published on May 14, 2026. Questions can be directed to mdenatale@town.arlington.ma.us.

Public procurement context

Town of Arlington in Arlington, Massachusetts is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a construction solicitation in Massachusetts are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Massachusetts so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Town of Arlington's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to mdenatale@town.arlington.ma.us before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Town of Arlington should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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