Bid guide
How to bid on Town Clock Rehabilitation for the Town of Berlin
What the Town of Berlin is buying
The Town of Berlin is looking for a qualified contractor to rehabilitate the First Parish Town Clock located at 24 Central Street in Berlin, MA. This project includes providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, rigging, and other related incidentals to complete the clock's rehabilitation.
This is an opportunity for construction firms with expertise in historical restoration or specialized clock repair to work on a public project for the Town of Berlin.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on September 11, 2026. Sealed general bids must be received by the Town of Berlin's Town Administrator at 23 Linden Street, Room 206, Berlin, MA 01503. The deadline for submission is September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
At the deadline, all submitted bids will be publicly opened and read at the specified location.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction contractors, especially those with experience in historical preservation, specialized mechanical repairs, or clock restoration. Firms capable of handling all aspects of a rehabilitation project, including rigging and transportation, would be a good fit.
The project falls under the construction category and requires a contractor who can manage a detailed and specific restoration task.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full bid documents, you can view the original source on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal. No account is needed to view the bid or download documents directly from the bid page.
If you wish to quote electronically, you will need to register a free vendor account on COMMBUYS. Alternatively, you can follow the specific submission directions provided within the bid documents for submitting sealed bids.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all specifications and requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. Ensure your proposal clearly addresses every aspect of the rehabilitation work, including labor, materials, equipment, and any specialized rigging or transportation needs.
Highlight your firm's relevant experience with similar restoration projects, especially those involving historical structures or intricate mechanical systems like clocks. Provide clear details on your proposed methodology and timeline for completing the work. Double-check that your bid is submitted by the deadline and follows all submission instructions, whether electronic via COMMBUYS or as a sealed physical bid.
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 Town of Berlin; the original posting controls.