Bid guide
How to bid on the Hale Street Drainage Project for the City of Newburyport
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What the City is buying
The City of Newburyport is seeking bids for drainage construction on Hale Street. The work includes removing an existing guardrail, site preparation and erosion controls, earthwork, installing a precast concrete drainage manhole and ADS drainpipe, placing fill and riprap, and restoring disturbed areas with loam and seed. The plans also list potential add alternates.
This is an invitation for bids, or IFB, for construction work. Review the full bid documents to understand the project details and any add alternates.
Deadline and submission
The bid was published October 14, 2026. Bids are due October 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
The bid documents contain the submission directions. Follow them carefully and allow time to complete the required steps before the deadline.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit construction firms with experience in drainage, earthwork, pipe and manhole installation, erosion controls, and site restoration. Firms should review the plans and bid documents to decide whether the listed work and any potential add alternates fit their capabilities.
How to access the 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 quote electronically, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. If not quoting electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid. The solicitation is BD-27-1158-NBPT3-NBPT3-134457.
Prepare a complete construction bid
Read the full bid documents and plans before preparing prices. Check the stated work areas, materials, restoration tasks, and any add alternates so your response addresses the requested work.
Use the bid’s submission directions as a checklist. Confirm that your response is complete and submitted by the stated deadline. For questions, the listed point of contact is Tom Watkins 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 Newburyport; the original posting controls.