How to bid on Chaffee Recreation Area utility prep for the City of Newport

What Newport is buying

The City of Newport’s Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Department of Public Services, is seeking sealed bids for utility preparation at the Chaffee Recreation Area. The work is described in the solicitation’s work summary and terms.

This is a construction-category opportunity for firms that provide utility preparation work and can submit a sealed bid.

Key dates and deadline

Questions are due October 30, 2026. The bid deadline is November 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Plan to complete submission early enough to address any portal or document issues.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit construction firms with experience in utility preparation and the capacity to review the work summary and terms for the Chaffee Recreation Area. Check the full solicitation to confirm the work fits your services and qualifications.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; a free vendor account is required to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Review the documents and any addenda, then submit your bid through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs. The solicitation number is 0000441459.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the work summary and terms carefully, and use them to shape your scope, schedule, staffing, and pricing. Base your response on the requested work rather than assumptions.

Submit questions by October 30 if you need clarification, and check BidNet Direct for addenda before submitting. Follow the solicitation’s instructions and allow time to verify that your response is complete and submitted before the deadline.