Bid guide
How to bid on interior plaster repairs for the City of Melrose
This solicitation has closed. The guide below is kept for reference — similar opportunities open all the time: browse open bids.
What the City is buying
The City of Melrose seeks repairs to lath and plaster on ceilings, soffits, coffers, and walls in the South Parlor and G.A.R. Hall. After the repairs, those areas are to be primed and painted.
The work also includes removing the existing acoustical ceiling tiles in the Kitchen and furnishing and installing a new acoustical ceiling system. This may suit construction firms that handle plaster restoration, painting, acoustical ceilings, or coordinate those trades.
Deadline and what to expect
The solicitation was published October 2, 2026. Quotes are due October 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Submit your quote through COMMBUYS if quoting electronically, or follow the submission directions in the bid. Plan to complete the required submission steps before the deadline.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity is relevant to construction firms with experience in lath-and-plaster repairs, interior painting, and acoustical ceiling installation. A firm may also consider whether it can coordinate the different work areas and trades described in the scope.
How to access and respond
Select “View original source” to open the full bid on COMMBUYS. The bid can be viewed and its documents downloaded without an account.
To submit a quote electronically, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. If you are not submitting electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. The solicitation number is BD-27-1155-CMOMA-MAY01-134110.
Prepare a clear, competitive quote
Review the full bid documents and make sure your quote addresses each listed scope: plaster repairs in both named rooms, priming and painting those rooms after the repairs, and removal and replacement of the Kitchen ceiling system.
Check the bid for its required quote format, submission directions, and any details needed to price the work. Before submitting, confirm that your documents are complete and that you have allowed enough time to finish the COMMBUYS submission.
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 Melrose; the original posting controls.