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Procurement, Purchasing, and Bidding Opportunities
Below is a list of current bids that are available through this office. Please note: requests for bid documents, questions, inquiries, etc. must be made to procurement@swanseama.gov. The Selectmen's Office and any department associated with the bid will not answer questions over the phone, in-person, or by email. Further, by emailing us, it will ensure you will be added to a plan holders list and will receive any addenda or announcements that may be issued.

February 22, 2023 - Solid Waste Curbside Collection Services
The Town of Swansea is soliciting competitive proposals for the curbside Collection, Transportation, and Disposal/Processing of Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Yard Waste. Interested parties are requested to submit proposals to the Town Administrator at the Swansea Town Hall, 81 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777, in accordance with the instructions contained within the Request for Proposals (RFP), available by emailing procurement@swanseama.gov whereby a complete copy of the RFP will be sent as an email attachment. Proposals will be accepted until Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. Prevailing Wage Rates Apply.

December 28, 2022 - Engineering and Design Services - Route 6 Corridor Sewer Collection System
The Town of Swansea seeks Proposals from qualified firms to submit competitive proposals for design and engineering services for the Route 6 Corridor Sewer Collection System. The Town is utilizing American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA) as the next phase after a successfully negotiated IMA with the Town of Somerset. Proposals are due no later than Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. and shall consider engineering design services, permitting assistance, bidding assistance, and construction oversight services for sewer collection and transport system. Full RFP documents available by emailing procurement@swanseama.gov. Questions due in writing no later than January 17, 2023 at  3:00 p.m.
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division Preliminary Plans
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division 75% Submittal

December 14, 2022 - Owners Project Manager Services - Town Hall/COA and Highway Garage

The Town of Swansea invites qualified applicants to submit competitive proposals to provide Project Management services overseeing the Design Phase of two new municipal structures: a conjoined Town Hall and Council on Aging and a Highway/DPW Facility. RFQ documents are available at by emailing procurement@swanseama.gov whereby an emailed copy shall be sent. An informational session will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging, 260 Ocean Grove Avenue, Swansea, MA. Sealed proposals are due via mail or hand delivery no later than Monday, January 30, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. clearly marked “TOWN HALL/COA/HWY OPM SERVICES” on the exterior envelope to Mallory Aronstein, Chief Procurement Officer, 81 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777. Final price to be negotiated with selected firm and the Town. The Town of Swansea reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals.



November 9, 2022 - Disposition of Land - Taft Avenue, Map 80, Lot 59

The Town of Swansea is seeking proposals for the disposition of town-owned property, located on TAFT AVENUE, Swansea, MA, Assessor’s Map 80 Lot 59. Bid documents are available by emailing procurement@swanseama.gov . Sealed proposals shall be submitted in hand or via mail delivery in an envelope clearly marked “DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY – TAFT AVENUE, SWANSEA” to Mallory E. Aronstein, Town Administrator, Swansea Town Hall, 81 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777 by 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Bids submitted through electronic mail or fax will not be considered.

The property will be awarded to the highest bidder. The property has an assessed value of $150,000 according to a current appraisal paid for by the Town. The property is known to be a buildable lot, is .64 acres and is a rectangular lot with frontage on Taft Avenue. Minimum bid of $125,000 required. A deposit of 5% of the bid must be provided at time of bid. The Town will retain the bid deposit in the event the highest bidder fails to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement. Deposits will be returned upon final agreement of the highest bidder.



October 11, 2022 - Disposition of Land - Kispert Court Map 12, Lot 29 - sole bidder Robert and Krista Sparrow.

The Town of Swansea is seeking proposals for the disposition of town-owned property, located on KISPERT COURT, Swansea, MA, Assessor’s Map 12 Lot 29. Bid documents are available by emailing procurement@swanseama.gov . Sealed proposals shall be submitted in hand or via mail delivery in an envelope clearly marked “DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY – KISPERT COURT, SWANSEA” to Mallory E. Aronstein, Town Administrator, Swansea Town Hall, 81 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777 by 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Bids submitted through electronic mail or fax will not be considered.

The awarding of the property will go to the highest bidder. The property has an assessed value of $113,800 according to town documents. The property is known to be wetlands and not a buildable lot. A deposit of 10% of the bid must be provided at time of bid. The Town will retain the bid deposit in the event the highest bidder fails to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement. Deposits will be returned upon final agreement of the highest bidder.

All proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall remain firm for sixty (60) days following the submittal deadline. It is anticipated that the Purchase & Sale Agreement will be executed within thirty (30) days after the submittal deadline. The Town of Swansea may cancel this RFP or reject in whole or in part any and all proposals, if they determine that cancellation or rejection serves the best interest of the Town of Swansea.


September 28, 2022 - Document Scanning Quotes Solicitation, Due October 25, 2022 - CANCELLED

 

September 12, 2022 POLICE STATION DEMOLITION AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT - Awarded to Pasquazzi Bros, Cranston, RI 

In accordance with MGL Chapter 149, the Town of Swansea is inviting bids from qualified companies for the demolition and hazardous materials abatement of the former Police Station Building located at 101 Gardeners Neck Road, Swansea, MA 02777. The building is a single story brick veneer structure with full basement, occupying 4,065 square feet and contains asbestos containing materials (ACM) and other hazardous materials to be removed prior to demolition. Interested parties are invited to submit sealed bids in accordance with the bid documents, available electronically by emailing procurement@swanseama.gov .  Bidders must be certified by MADLS as licensed asbestos contractor. A 50% payment bond must be provided at time of execution of contract. Prevailing wage rates apply.

Sealed bids will be accepted until Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. and will be publicly opened forthwith at the Swansea Town Hall.  Bids must be clearly labeled “POLICE STATION DEMOLITION” on the envelope and are to be delivered via mail or hand delivery by the bid opening date to the Town Administrator’s Office, 81 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777. The Town of Swansea may cancel this IFB or reject in whole or in part any and all bids if cancellation or rejection is in the best interest of the Town. Bid award will go to lowest responsible and eligible bidder.


September 12, 2022 MEDEIROS FARM SITE PLAN - Awarded to BETA Corp, Lincoln, RI

Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30B, the Town of Swansea seeks bids from qualified vendors to design a site plan for Medeiros Farm, 1100 Bark Street, a conservation restricted property acquired for active recreation, ballfields, and trails. The Town of Swansea, through its Conservation Commission, purchased land at 1100 Bark Street, referenced as Medeiros Farm, with Community Preservation Funds for recreational use. The Town intends to utilize the property for recreation via trails, ballfields, and other recreational uses for public enjoyment.  The parcel currently has structures on it, only a few of which will remain for storage and potential bathrooms. Otherwise, the parcel is vacant land previously utilized for farming.

Deadline for bids is Friday, October 7, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., clearly marked “MEDEIROS FARM SITE PLAN” on the exterior envelope, hand delivered or mailed to Mallory E. Aronstein, Chief Procurement Officer, 81 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777.  Further information can be found in the full bid documents, including wetlands delineation and site conditions. Full bid documents available by emailing procurement@swanseama.gov.


July 29, 2022 Tennis and Basketball Court Resurfacing/Repair - Awarded JG Coffey Co, Bristol, RI

Pursuant to MGL Chapter 30 Section 39M, the Town of Swansea seeks bids from qualified vendors for resurfacing and repair of four existing tennis courts and one existing basketball court at the Swansea Veterans Memorial Park, 90 Milford Road, Swansea, MA. Bids must be submitted in hand or by mail delivery to Town Administrator’s Office, 81 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777 no later than August 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bids must be provided in sealed envelopes clearly marked “TENNIS AND BASKETBALL COURTS REPAIR”. Interested bidders should email procurement@swanseama.gov for full scope and bid documents which will be emailed to the party. Questions must be submitted in writing to procurement@swanseama.gov .


May 27, 2022 Fire Department Assessment and Feasibility Study Request for Services - Awarded to Dore and Whittier

The Town of Swansea seeks competitive proposals from interested designers under MGL Chapter 7C Section 44 to perform a Feasibility Study for new and/or renovated or expanded fire station facilities. Proposals must include site and facility assessments of four current stations to determine current conditions, short and long term needs. Questions are due in writing by June 29, 2022 by 4:00 p.m. Town shall pay a fee not to exceed $150,000. Final fee to be negotiated between selected firm and Selection Committee. Fee shall be inclusive of all reimbursable and out of pocket costs. Deadline for proposals is July 12, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., clearly marked "Fire Department - Facilities Feasibility Study" on the exterior envelope, hand delivered or mailed to Mallory E. Aronstein, Chief Procurement Officer, 81 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777. Informational session to be held at Station 2, 50 New Gardner Neck Road on June 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Full Request for Services (RFS) available by emailing procurement@swanseama.gov

 

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