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IFB # Description of service Bid Start date Close/Open date
PUBLIC SURPLUS AUCTION
Notice to Public
Surplus Auction Holyoke Public Schools
The Schools will be holding a PUBLIC SURPLUS AUCTION hosted by Gov Deals starting on Monday July 14th, 2025 and ending on Thursday July 24th, 2025. Items will be available to bid on starting at 8am on the 14th. Live Auction will end at 8PM on July 24th final bids must be submitted before that deadline. This Auction will be hosted ONLINE ONLY!! Potential bidders can access the auction using this link https://www.govdeals.com/holyoke
Some of the items available are; Sharp RD820 Horizontal Milling Machine, Sharp 1760K Lathe, DoALL Bandsaw, Book Stitcher, Dust Hog Collection System, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, Bridgeport Milling Machine, and many more items! Winning Bidders must sign a non-collusion form which will be provided upon notification of winning bid. The city of Holyoke follows MGL 30B for disposition of Public Surplus.
Auction Starts 7/14/25 @ 8AM Final Bids Due by 4PM 7/24/25
RFP 2026-001 Request for Proposals

RFP 2026-01 Overpass Lighting Services

The City of Holyoke is seeking proposals from qualified Massachusetts based companies with specific experience in lighting installations. The selected consultant will work in conjunction with the City and relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to MassDOT, State and Local authorities and rail companies, to analyze and assess the proposed space, engage the community for feedback, create design and accompanying maintenance plan that reflects the city’s goals, as well as oversee implementation.

 The intent of this project is to illuminate the Appleton Street bridge overpass to increase public safety while enhancing the vibrancy and functionality of the space. It is important to demonstrate the project approach, as well as past experience planning similar bridge lighting installations and the ability to partner with a variety of artists, designers, and organizations to create unique designs and over see the light installations. Documents will be available starting on Monday July 14th at 10am electronically by requesting from morrowj@holyoke.org. Submission deadline is on Tuesday August 5th 2025 @ 1PM where all proposals MUST be received before that time. Submitters must follow the submission requirements in the documents. The city has established a not to exceed budget of $24,000. The City will award the contract to the bidder whose response represents the best value to the City. The Term of this contract shall be for a period of NO LONGER THAN two [2] years. Contract is subject to termination upon failure to fulfill the contract as determined by the review committee. The mailing address for all deliveries and walk-in service is:

 City of Holyoke

Purchasing Department

City Hall Room 3

536 Dwight Street

Holyoke, MA 01040

The city reserves the right to reject any and all proposals if in the best interest of the city. No electronic submissions allowed. The city also reserves the right to fund this project using Federal Funds respondents will be verified for their eligibility to receive Federal Funds.

7/14/25 @ 10AM 8/1/25@ 1PM
IFB 2025-46W 2025-46W INVITATION TO BID

Wistariahurst Retaining Wall Rehabilitation

Sealed bids for Wistariahurst Retaining Wall Rehabilitation (Rebid), Holyoke, MA will be received on July 31, 2025 at the City of Holyoke Office of Procurement, 536 Dwight Street, Room 3, Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040, Attn: Jaime Morrow, Chief Procurement Officer until 2 PM prevailing time, at which said Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids shall be submitted within a sealed envelope addressed to the “City of Holyoke
Office of Procurement, 536 Dwight Street, Room 3, Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040, Attn: Jaime Morrow, Chief Procurement Officer” and titled “Wistariahurst Retaining Wall Rehabilitation (Rebid), Contract # 2025-46W”. The Wistariahurst Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Project consists of the rehabilitation of a section of historically significant masonry retaining wall on Pine Street. The project consists of reconstruction of the existing historical
masonry wall, removal and reinstallation of wrought iron fence and coping, earthen excavation to subgrade, construction of a steel-reinforced cement concrete strip footing, installation of perforated pipe subdrain, and restoration of adjacent areas. The project is anticipated to include 442 linear feet of continuous wall rehabilitation from the intersection of Pine Street and Hampshire Street, northward along Pine Street. All potential bidders should be able to provide references for projects which included mortared and/or dry laid stacked stone wall construction or reconstruction and Bidders must have completed one (1) comparable wall construction or reconstruction project within the last seven (7) years. Reference and contact information must be provided for all projects submitted by the bidder to demonstrate said experience. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid briefing will occur on July 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST at the Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot St., Holyoke, MA 01040, by the south end of Pine Street retaining wall. Bidding procedures shall be in accordance with the provisions of Bidding procedures shall be in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39 M as amended.Attention is called to the minimum wage rates required to be paid for all labor on this project. Wage
rates are established in schedules issued by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, in accordance with Section 26A - 27D, or Chapter 149 of the M.G.L., as amended, and the U.S. Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Said schedule(s) are included in the bid package and the contractor will be responsible for paying the higher of the two rates. Only eligible and responsible sealed bids on this project shall be received by the Awarding Authority from qualified Bidders submitted on forms furnished by the Awarding Authority and clearly identified on the outside of the bid with the name and address of the bidder, and the name and Bid Number of the project, and submitted to:
City of Holyoke - Purchasing
Department
City Hall, Room 15
536 Dwight Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
And received no later than the times set forth below, when they will forthwith be publicly opened and read aloud at this location. Sealed bids addressed as referenced above will be received until 2:00 PM, on July 31, 2025. If you are submitting a bid with a mail service we advise allowing extra time for your documents to arrive and for you to check tracking labels (if applicable). Bids will not be accepted via email and late bids will not be accepted. Estimated Cost: $706,500.00. MassDOT Prequalification in either of the following classes of work “HIGHWAYS-CONSTRUCTION” or “HIGHWAYS-SIDEWALKS AND CURBING” is a requirement.  The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.  No electronic submission allowed.  State and Federal funding will be used to fund this project and respondents will be verified for eligibility to receive funds.

Available on 7/9/25 @ 10AM Due on 7/31/25 2PM

 

IFB # Description of service Bid Start date Close/Open date
Request for Quotes 2025-30SD        Donahue & E. N. White Front Sidewalk Replacement

Donahue Elementary at 210 Whiting Farms Road and E.N. White School at 1 Jefferson Street Holyoke MA 01040 front sidewalk replacement project. Each concrete sidewalk area is to be mechanically removed and disposed of to the sub base and will be prepared with ¾” crushed stones, fines and mechanically compacted. Then install a minimum 3,500 psi concrete product at a depth of 3” to 4” or whatever height needs to
be met to match the surrounding sidewalks. All new concrete will be tooled and finished to match the surrounding, existing concrete at each site while installing expansion joints as needed to prevent cracking. All materials demolished in preparation for the new concrete sidewalks are to be disposed of properly by the contractor. All fees associated with it are to be included in the proposal. Each proposal must include the labor and materials, including disposal for each school, while submitting separate proposals for each. All labor rates must use the Massachusetts prevailing wage. A wage package is provided in the full packet.
Donahue School
900 sqft.
E.N. White School
1,800 sqft.
Submissions are due electronically to morrowj@holyoke.org NO LATER THAN 1PM 6/18/2025. A TABULATION WILL BE SENT OUT AFTER THE DEADLINE. The city reserves the right to reject any and all quotes if in the best interest of the city.

Available on 46/4/25 @ 10AM Due By

6/18/25 @ 1PM

 

 

IFB 2025-33W WISTARIAHURST RETAINING
WALL REHABILITATION (REBID)

The Wistariahurst Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Project consists of the rehabilitation of a section of historically significant masonry retaining wall on Pine Street. The project consists of reconstruction of the existing historical masonry wall, removal and reinstallation of wrought iron fence and coping, earthen excavation to subgrade, construction of a steel-reinforced cement concrete strip footing, installation of perforated pipe subdrain, and restoration of adjacent areas including repair of a 5-foot-wide asphalt sidewalk and loaming & seeding. The project
is anticipated to include 442 linear feet of continuous wall rehabilitation and sidewalk replacement from the intersection of Pine Street and Hampshire Street, northward along Pine Street. All potential bidders should be able to provide references for projects which included mortared stacked stone wall construction or reconstruction and Bidders must have completed one (1) comparable wall construction or
reconstruction project within the last seven (7) years. Reference and contact information must be provided for all projects submitted by the bidder to demonstrate said experience.

05/14/2025 6/12/25 @ 2PM
RFP 2025-44DPW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR STRUCTURAL AND
GREEN SPACE REDEVELOPMENT AT CITY HALL PARKING DECK

Documents will be available starting on 6/16/2025 electronically from morrowj@holyoke.org The City of Holyoke is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified professional engineering and
design consulting firms to provide comprehensive services related to the demolition of the City
Hall Parking Deck and redevelopment of the site into a landscaped green space or public park.
This project will implement "Alternative 3" as identified in the Conditions Assessment Report
prepared by Tighe & Bond in February 2025 (Attachment A). The selected firm will deliver services spanning site evaluation, schematic design, final design, permitting, cost estimating, bidding, hazardous materials coordination, and construction supervision. This is a fee-based contract, and proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, project approach, and cost. Scope of Services is to include but not limited to; Existing Conditions and Site Evaluation, Schematic and Final Design, Permitting & Documentation, Bidding Assistance, Construction Phase Services. 6/25/2025 Pre-Response Site Visit & Meeting (10:00 AM) at City Hall Parking Deck, 536 Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 (Not Mandatory). Proposals must be submitted in 2 separate envelopes, one clearly marked "technical proposal RFP 2025-44DPW" and one clearly marked "Price Proposal" . Proposals will be accepted until July 22, 2025 @ 2PM. Which will then be reviewed by a committee for the most Advantageous Proposal. The city reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. No electronic submissions allowed.

 

 

06/16/2025 @ 10AM 07/22/2025 @2PM
IFB 2025-43DPW FY26-FY28 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Related Work

Sealed bids for FY26-FY28 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Related Work, Holyoke, MA will be received on July 10, 2025 at the City of Holyoke Office of Procurement, 536 Dwight Street, Room 3, Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040, Attn: Jaime Morrow, Chief Procurement Officer until 2 PM prevailing time, at which said Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids shall be submitted within a sealed envelope addressed to the “City of Holyoke Office of Procurement, 536 Dwight Street, Room 3, Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040, Attn: Jaime Morrow, Chief Procurement Officer” and titled “FY26-FY28 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving and Related Work, Bid#2025-43DPW”.
Work will consist of the milling and paving of various locations throughout the City.
Bidding procedures shall be in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39
M as amended. This project may be funded in whole or part with federal funds.
Attention is called to the minimum wage rates required to be paid for all labor on this project.
Wage rates are established in schedules issued by the Department of Labor and Workforce
Development, in accordance with Section 26A - 27D, or Chapter 149 of the M.G.L., as amended,
and the U.S. Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Said
schedule(s) are included in the bid package and the contractor will be responsible for paying the
higher of the two rates. It is the responsibility of the Contractor, before Bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed Work under this Contract. Materials, equipment and supplies to be used on this project are exempt from sales tax to the extent provided by M.G.L. Chapter 64H, Section 6 (f). Only eligible and responsible sealed bids on this project shall be received by the Awarding Authority from qualified Bidders submitted on forms furnished by the Awarding Authority and clearly identified on the outside of the bid with the name and address of the bidder, and the
name and Bid Number of the project, and submitted to:
City of Holyoke - Purchasing
Department
City Hall, Room 15
536 Dwight Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
And received no later than the times set forth below, when they will forthwith be publicly opened
and read aloud at this location.
Sealed bids addressed as referenced above will be received until 2:00 PM, on July 10, 2025.

Available on

6/18/2025 @ 10AM

Due on

7/10/2025

@2PM

IFB 2025-45DPW

FY26-FY28 Pavement Markings

Sealed bids for FY26-FY28 Pavement Markings, Holyoke, MA will be received on July 10, 2025 at the City of Holyoke Office of Procurement, 536 Dwight Street, Room 3, Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040, Attn: Jaime Morrow, Chief Procurement Officer until 2 PM prevailing time, at which said Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids shall be submitted within a sealed envelope addressed to the “City of Holyoke Office of Procurement, 536 Dwight Street, Room 3, Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040, Attn: Jaime Morrow, Chief Procurement Officer” and titled “FY26-FY28 Pavement Markings, Bid#2025-45DPW”. The work under this contract shall include furnishing the necessary labor, transportation, tools, equipment, materials, and appurtenances to install pavement markings as required by the City. The locations for the
pavement markings will be as directed by the City. Bidding procedures shall be in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Section 39 M as amended. This project may be funded in whole or part with federal funds. Attention is called to the minimum wage rates required to be paid for all labor on this project. Wage rates are established in schedules issued by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, in accordance with Section 26A - 27D, or Chapter 149 of the M.G.L., as amended, and the U.S. Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. Said schedule(s) are included in the bid package and the contractor will be responsible for paying the higher of the two rates. It is the responsibility of the Contractor, before Bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed Work under this Contract. Materials, equipment and supplies to be used on this project are exempt from sales tax to the extent provided by M.G.L. Chapter 64H, Section 6 (f). Only eligible and responsible sealed bids on this project shall be received by the Awarding Authority from qualified Bidders submitted on forms furnished by the Awarding Authority and clearly identified on the outside of the bid with the name and address of the bidder, and the name and Bid Number of the project, and submitted to:
City of Holyoke - Purchasing
Department
City Hall, Room 15
536 Dwight Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
And received no later than the times set forth below, when they will forthwith be publicly opened and read aloud at this location. Sealed bids addressed as referenced above will be received until 2:00 PM, on July 10, 2025.

6/18/2025@ 10AM 7/10/2025

@3PM

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