How to bid on the New Central Fire Station Building for the Town of Winthrop

What the Town of Winthrop is buying

The Town of Winthrop is seeking bids for the construction of a new Central Fire Station building. This is a significant construction project with an estimated cost of $26,000,000. This opportunity is for general contractors and various sub-bidders to construct a key public safety facility.

The project requires DCAMM certified general contractors and filed sub-bidders for specific trades. These trades include Masonry, Misc. Metals, Roofing & Flashing, Waterproofing D&C, Metal Windows, Glass and Glazing, Tile, Resilient Flooring, Acoustical Tile, Painting, Elevator, Fire Protection, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 01, 2026. There are two important deadlines for this project. Filed Sub-Bids are due on July 29, 2026, by 12:00 PM local time. General Bids are due on August 12, 2026, by 12:00 PM local time. All bids must be submitted electronically through Biddocs.com.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for pre-qualified General Contractors and Filed Sub-Bidders. General Contractors must be DCAMM certified for General Construction. Filed Sub-Bidders must be DCAMM certified for their respective trades, as listed in the project description. Firms with experience in large-scale public building construction, particularly fire stations or similar municipal facilities, and those holding the required certifications, are well-suited for this bid.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the full bid documents, you can click the 'View original source' link provided. This will take you to the COMMBUYS portal where the full bid is posted, and no account is needed to view it. You can download the plans and specifications directly from the bid page without needing an account.

Electronic bids for both sub-bids and general bids must be submitted through Biddocs.com. Refer to the bid documents for specific instructions on how to prepare and submit your response. If you intend to quote electronically, you may need to register a free vendor account on COMMBUYS, though the submission itself is via Biddocs.com.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Given the requirement for pre-qualification and DCAMM certification, ensure all your certifications are current and accurately reflect your capabilities for the specific trade or general construction. Double-check all submission requirements outlined in the bid documents, especially regarding electronic submission through Biddocs.com.

Pay close attention to the prevailing wage rates as required by MGL c. 149, SS 26 to 27H, and factor these into your cost estimates. Review the plans and specifications thoroughly to understand the full scope of work and any specific technical requirements. Prepare your bid well in advance of the deadline to allow for any technical issues with electronic submission.