How to bid on the Ayer Senior Center project for the Town of Ayer

What the Town is buying

The Town of Ayer is seeking bids for general construction of a new senior center. The project is a General Construction Project under M.G.L. Chapter 149 and is being procured in two phases.

This opportunity may suit construction firms and trade subcontractors that were prequalified for the relevant work category.

Deadlines and what happens then

Trade subcontractor bids are due October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. General bids are due November 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Only firms prequalified for the category of work in which they were approved may submit a bid. Plan to follow the applicable submission directions in the bid documents and meet the deadline for your bid type.

Who may submit a bid

The opportunity is for prequalified general construction firms and prequalified subcontractors. A firm may bid only in the work category for which it was prequalified.

How to access the bid

Open the solicitation on COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement portal. Viewing the bid and downloading its documents from the bid page do not require an account.

To quote electronically, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. If you are not quoting electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid. The solicitation number is BD-26-1652-COA82-COA-133763.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Start by confirming that your firm is prequalified for the work category you plan to bid. Review the bid forms and contract documents carefully, then check that your response follows the instructions for your bid type.

Allow time to complete any required forms and submit through the permitted method before the applicable deadline. For a question about the solicitation, the listed contact is Daniel Van Schalkwyk at [email protected].