Bid guide
How to bid on the Gomes Elementary School roof for the City of New Bedford
What the City is buying
The City of New Bedford is seeking bids for the Gomes Elementary School roof replacement, a construction project in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
This opportunity may suit qualified construction firms and trade subcontractors looking for public school work.
Deadline and bid eligibility
Bids are due November 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The solicitation is an invitation for bids (IFB).
Only pre-qualified general bidders and pre-qualified, DCAMM-certified filed subcontractors in their respective trades may bid. Elevator subcontractors may bid if they are DCAMM-qualified.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for general contractors that meet the pre-qualification requirement and filed subcontractors that are both pre-qualified and DCAMM-certified for their trade.
Elevator subcontractors are an exception to the filed-subcontractor rule: they must be DCAMM-qualified, but the description does not require them to be pre-qualified.
How to access and submit a bid
Find solicitation BD-24-1157-00138-COB01-134738 on COMMBUYS. The full bid can be viewed publicly, and documents can be downloaded from the bid page without an account.
To submit an electronic quote, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. Otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. Bid documents are also available on BidDocs.com.
Prepare a complete response
Review the bid documents carefully for the required submission method, forms, specifications, and any instructions that apply to your trade. Confirm that your firm meets the stated pre-qualification and DCAMM requirements before preparing a bid.
Allow time to complete any required COMMBUYS registration and submit before the deadline. Direct questions to the listed point of contact, Ashley Leahy, at [email protected].
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 New Bedford; the original posting controls.