Bid guide
How to bid on bedrock well construction for the City of Newburyport
What Newburyport is buying
The City of Newburyport is seeking a contractor to construct and develop one 8-inch bedrock water production well at Bartlet Mall. The work includes permits, utility locating, site preparation and security, labor, materials, equipment, temporary power, development, testing, sampling, and documentation.
This is an invitation for bids (IFB) for construction work. Review the full solicitation to understand the complete scope and bid requirements.
Key date and deadline
The solicitation was published October 14, 2026. Bids are due October 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
The deadline is when bids must be submitted. Follow the submission directions in the bid documents and allow time to complete the required steps before the deadline.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit construction contractors with relevant experience building and developing bedrock water production wells. The scope combines well construction with permitting, site preparation, testing, sampling, and project documentation.
How to access and submit a bid
Open the full bid on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal, using the “View original source” option. Viewing the bid and downloading its documents do not require an account.
To submit an electronic quote, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. If not submitting electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. The solicitation is BD-27-1158-NBPT3-NBPT3-134255.
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Read the full bid documents before pricing. Check the instructions, required forms, scope details, and submission method so your response addresses the solicitation rather than relying on the summary.
Build your price around the listed work, including permits, utility locating, site preparation and security, equipment, temporary power, well development, testing, sampling, and documentation. Confirm that your bid is complete and submitted as directed before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Newburyport; the original posting controls.