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<title>Available Solicitations, City of Springfield, Mass.</title>
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<lastBuildDate>03 Dec 2008 5:25:01 GMT -0500</lastBuildDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PA- Services- Clean and Repair City Swimming Pools]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009196</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 196 - The Facilities division requires an experienced swimming pool contractor to clean and service City owned pools- eleven indoor and two outdoor. The Aquatics Manager will consider experience and price in recommending award. The cost of the work will not exceed $99,999.

The work is bid subject to c. 149 using the c.30, section 39M procedure.
Ends: 2008-12-29]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-12-10</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vehicles for DPW; Passenger, Cargo, Pick -up, Passenger Vans]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009235</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 235 - The City of Springfield is seeking bids for vehicles for the Dept. of Public Works. Bids are requested for one(1) 10 passenger Van, Seven(7) 5 seat passenger cars, 1 pick-up with plow, Four(4) 5 passenger SUV\'s, a cargo van and one pick-up truck.  The estimated cost is $342,000.00.
Ends: 2008-12-19]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-12-03</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009235</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Price Agreement for Shower Curtains & Hooks]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009239</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 239 - This is a request for a price agreement contract for a variety of shower curtains and hooks for use in various schools and other municipal buildings. The City estimates that the contract has a value not to exceed $24,500. The contract may be extended up to three years at the City\'s sole option.
Ends: 2008-12-17]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-12-03</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009239</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Demolition/Deconstruction of 382-384 White Street]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009223</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 223 - The work includes demolition and deconstruction of the structure at 382-384 White Street and the restoration of the site to grade. All asbestos containing materials must be removed and disposed of as specified.  A site visit is available to interested parties from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, December 3, 2008.  Contact Karla Youngblood of the Springfield office of Capital Asset Construction (413) 886-5221 with any questions.  The project cost is estimated at $60,000 (sixty thousand dollars).  
Ends: 2008-12-11]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-11-26</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[RFP: Redevelopment  of  843 Chestnut Street]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009198</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 198 - The City of Springfield (hereafter CITY), acting by and through the City of Springfield (hereafter CITY) is requesting proposals for the redevelopment of the following residential parcel located in the City's Liberty Heights neighborhood and listed below: 

Address            Parcel #     Area        Zoning 
843 Chestnut St. 02750-0308  20519 sq.ft   Res-B

The City will entertain all offers that approximate or exceed the City's determination of the fair market/minimum price of the property. In the case of any offer(s) substantially lower than the aforementioned fair market value, the CITY will entertain said proposal(s) upon a demonstration that a significant public purpose, such as the restoration of a historic property in the city, is clearly demonstrated.

MINIMUM BID PRICE FOR THE PROPERTY IS $15,000.00
843 Chestnut Street is an approximately 3,600 square foot home with carriage house on a 20,519 square foot parcel located in the Liberty Heights neighborhood on the edge of the Atwater Park sub-neighborhood, with North End and Brightwood neighborhoods nearby. The site is zoned Residential B and located less than ¼ mile to Interstate 91. The home is also a half-block walk to the main campus of Baystate Hospital, and a walk to Van Horn Park and Calhoun Park.

Site visits will be held at 843 Chestnut Street during the following times:
			
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.

Those visiting the open house must sign an indemnification agreement prior to entering, and should be prepared with sturdy footwear and flashlights for each person entering the building.

Questions regarding the RFP may also be submitted in writing to the Purchase Department. In order to provide prompt answers to questions, the Chief Procurement Officer requests that all Proposers submit written questions seven days prior to the RFP response deadline. Accordingly, questions must be received in writing only at the City of Springfield's, Department of Purchase on December 2, 2008 by 5:00 P.M.  Questions may be faxed or mailed.  The Purchase Department's fax number is (413) 787-6295.  

The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.

Ends: 2008-12-10]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-11-05</pubDate>
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