How to bid on elevator maintenance for New Bedford Housing Authority

What NBHA is buying

The New Bedford Housing Authority is seeking a qualified DCAMM-certified elevator maintenance company for a three-year contract in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

This may suit firms looking for a multi-year maintenance contract with a housing authority. The opportunity also notes that Section 3 eligible residents and businesses should receive employment and contracting opportunities to the greatest extent feasible.

Deadline and bid opening

Sealed bids are due Thursday, October 29, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. ET. NBHA says bids will be opened at that time and place, witnessed, with results distributed by email afterward.

The stated delivery location is the NBHA Procurement Office, 128 Union Street, 4th Floor, New Bedford, MA 02740. Plan your delivery so the bid arrives by the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for elevator maintenance companies that are DCAMM-certified. Check the bid documents for the specific certification and other qualifications or submission requirements before deciding to bid.

How to get the documents and respond

The full solicitation is available on COMMBUYS. You can view the bid and download its documents without an account. To quote electronically, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account; otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid.

The solicitation also says bidders may obtain bid documents from the NBHA Procurement Office by emailing their contact information to Kevin Rego, Procurement Agent, at [email protected]. The sites included in the contract can be viewed by appointment.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the full bid documents carefully and make a checklist of every required form, certification, price detail, and submission instruction. Confirm your DCAMM certification is current and addresses the solicitation’s requirements.

Review the contract term and service expectations in the documents, and price the work using your actual labor, equipment, and operating costs. If you need to assess the sites, arrange an appointment early enough to inform your estimate.

Allow time to assemble and deliver a sealed bid before the deadline, or complete the COMMBUYS electronic response steps if bidding online. Keep a copy of what you submit and confirm it was received through the required process.