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<title>Last 20 Ended Solicitations, City of Springfield, Mass.</title>
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<description>As of Nov 21, 2008 5:30 am - Contact the City of Springfield, Mass. Purchasing Department for details</description>
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<title><![CDATA[Price Agreement for Janitorial Supplies]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009197</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 197 - The City of Springfield through it\'s Fire Department is seeking bids for Janitorial Supplies.  The approximate value for one year is $13,000.00.  This agreement is for one year.  There is an option to renew for 2 one year periods at the sole option of the City.  
Ends: 2008-11-19]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-11-04</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PA: Automotive Parts & Supplies]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009183</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 183 - The City of Springfileld and the Department of Public Works is seeking bids for Automotive Parts & Supplies.  The estimated annual cost is $40,000.00.  This Agreement will be for one year with options to renew for a second and third year at the sole option of the City.
Ends: 2008-11-14]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-10-20</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009183</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Price Agreement for Automotive Filters]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009173</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 173 - The City of Springfield and its\\\\\\\' Department of Public Works is seeking bids for Automotive Filters.  The estimated annual cost is $35,000.00 per year.  This is a one year agreement with an option to renew for 2 additional one year periods.
Ends: 2008-11-13]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-10-15</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Price Agreement for Services of Journeymen Painters]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009042A</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 042A - The Facilities division requires a price agreement contract with a DCAM qualified vendor or vendors to establish prices for the intermittent services of journeymen painters at various sites in Springfield. The initial term of the contract is one year. The contract is estimated at $125,000 per year. The City reserves the right to extend the contract to a maximum of three years.


Ends: 2008-11-05]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-10-22</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009042A</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Purchase & Redevelopment of Magazine Street Parcels]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009136</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 136 - The City of Springfield is requesting proposals for a single commercial development site consisting of five contiguous parcels located on Magazine Street. 

Address	          Parcel Number 	Lot Size    Zoning 
ES Magazine St.	  08110-0023	        6,985 ft  Business A
139-143 Magazine  08110-0026	       10,133ft   Residence 				                C/Business A
Rear 1001 Worthington 12535-0192       18,679ft  Residence C
Rear ES Magazine St.  08110-0027         4,860ft Residence C
NS Magazine St.	      08110-0030        17,195ft Residence C


The site consists of 57,852 square feet of land with a 2,000 square foot wood-frame building constructed in the 1920s. This property is being sold \\\"as is\\\", and the City makes no representations regarding the structural integrity of the building or environmental condition of the property and will require the buyer to assume responsibility for these conditions. The properties are being sold together. Minimum bid price is $60,000.00

DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
 
The City is most interested in proposals that use the property for commercial or residential uses. The City will not consider proposals involving taverns, and any use requiring a special permit such as automotive repair or drive-through service windows. It is expected that the proposed use will be oriented toward the sidewalk and will have parking located to the side and the rear of the building. 

The development site is within the McKnight neighborhood and less than a mile from Springfield Technical Community College and the Springfield Enterprise Center. Interstate 291 entrances are less than a mile to the north. The 1.3-acre site is within a local and State Economic Opportunity Area. The site is zoned Business A and Residence C. The successful bidder will be expected to petition the Planning Board and City Council for a zone change that will unify the parcels under one zone. Six bus lines run nearby along Worthington Street, Saint James Avenue, Bay Street and State Street. 




Ends: 2008-11-03]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-10-01</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Price Agreement CRS-2 Emulsion (Liquid Asphalt)]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009172</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 172 - The City of Springfield and the Deptartment of Public Works is seeking bids for CRS-2 Emulsion.  The estimated cost is $30,000.00 per year.  The agreement will be for one year with two one year options to renew.  The total estimated value for the three years is $90,000.00.
Ends: 2008-10-27]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-10-09</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009172</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Services: Renovations to the Springfield Tourist Information Center]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200921A</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 21A - Sealed bids for Services: Build-Out of Tourist Information Center - Per Bid No. 21A,
will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer at the Department of Purchase, 36 Court Street - Room 405, Springfield, MA 01103 until 2:00 P.M. October 22, 2008 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Plans/Specifications Package may be obtained at the Purchase Department Office, (413)787-6284 on October 8, 2008 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.  All questions regarding the specifications or process of this request must be in writing to the Chief Procurement Officer and must be received by 5:00 P.M. at least seven working days before the time set for opening of the bid.

Bidding procedures shall be in accordance with the General laws, chapter 30 § 39M. Estimated Cost of Project is $40,000.00. 

Each request must: be accompanied by a non-refundable cashier\\\'s, money order, or certified check made payable to the City of Springfield in the amount of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00), such payment to offset the costs of preparing, reproducing and mailing, to the extent necessary, for the IFB, and any additional material provided pursuant to this bid. Bids will not be made available or mailed until October 8, 2008.

All bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the amount equal to five (5%) of the bid amount in the form of a bid bond or a certified, treasurer\'s or cashier\'s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company having office in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The successful general bidder will be required to furnish a Labor and Performance Payment bond and as set forth in the specifications in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the contract sum.  Surety bonds will only be accepted from surety companies licensed by the division of insurance to transact business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The conditions of employment and minimum wage rates as set forth by the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety shall prevail in the execution of the work under the contract. 

The City of Springfield encourages utilization of minority and women owned business enterprises (MWBE) and hereby requires that all bidders show a good faith effort in meeting the stated twenty (20%) percent MWBE participation goal. 

The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in or to revoke any or all bids if it be in the public interest to do so.

Ends: 2008-10-27]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-10-08</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200921A</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Price Agreement- Boiler Insurance]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009134</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 134 - The Facilities division requires a price agreement contract with a qualified vendor to establish prices to insure boilers at various public buildings in Springfield. The initial term of the contract is one year. The contract is estimated at $35,000 per year. The City may extend the contract to a maximum of three years.
Ends: 2008-10-27]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-30</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009134</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[PA: Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Services from Appliances]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009171</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 171 - The City of Springfield and its\' Department of Public Works is seeking bids for Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling services.  The annual estimated cost is $1,000.00.  All required licenses and operating permits for refrigerant removal, disposal and recycling are required.  Employees must be trained in refrigerant removal.  This agreement is for one year with options to renew for a second and third year.
Ends: 2008-10-20]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-10-03</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009171</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Price Agreement for Propane]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009170</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 170 - The City of Springfield and its\' Department of Public Works is seeking bids for approximately thirty(30) one hundred pound cylinders and refills as necessary or replacements.  The annual estimated cost for 1 year is $7,000.00.  This agreement will be for one year with an option to renew for 2 annual one year periods. 
Ends: 2008-10-16]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-10-02</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009170</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Services: Demolition of 205 Pine Street]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009118</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 118 - Plans and specifications are available weekdays, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.    A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 in the form of a certified or bank check payable to the order of "The City of Springfield, MA" is required.  All inquiries should reference the bid number and the opening dates. Bids will be available at the Department of Purchase on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.

Bidding procedures are per Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 30 sec. 39M as amended, and other applicable statutes.  Estimated cost of project is Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars.

Site Visit 
Site will be open and available for inspection on October 7, 2008 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Bidders may contact Mr. Steve Desilets, Building Department, at (413) 787-6031.

Ends: 2008-10-16]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-10-01</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Services: Repair & Maintenance of Music Instruments]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009117</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 117 - The purpose of this agreement is to obtain instrument repair and maintenance services for various Springfield Public Schools.  

Instruments will be picked up from various school sites, repaired and returned to their school sites on a weekly basis, or as arranged through the Director of Visual and Performing Arts.  Pick Up and delivery of repairs shall be provided free of charge.  On-sight minor repairs or adjustments will be done free of charge.

Estimate Cost per year is $10,000.00.  City reserves the option to renew this agreement for two (2) additional years.
Ends: 2008-10-06]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-22</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009117</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Price Agreement- Custodial Supplies- Furnish & Deliver]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009098</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 098 - The Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management requires a price agreement contract with a qualified vendor to establish prices to supply, and deliver custodial supplies to various schools and other public buildings in Springfield. The initial term of the contract is one year. The contract is estimated at $80,000 per year. The contract may be extended at the City's option up to three years.
Ends: 2008-10-03]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-19</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009098</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Produce Study and Report on Project Labor Agreement]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009096</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 096 - The RFP is for a qualified, experienced consultant firm to conduct a carefully reasoned study to determine if the use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the construction of the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School and the Forest Park Middle School is in the best interests of the City and would further the Statutory goals of open and honest competition and of promoting labor harmony under the legal requirements set forth in the Callahan v. City of Malden case and applicable Massachusetts law.  The City estimates the contract at $30,000 and expects a report to be issued six weeks after the contract starts. 
Ends: 2008-10-02]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-18</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009096</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Services: Boiler Chemical Treatment]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200990</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 90 - The purpose of this IFB is to establish a boiler chemical treatment supply & service contract for the Department of Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management - Facilities Division.  The awarded contract will include the maintenance of a comprehensive chemical water treatment program for the Low Pressure Steam Boilers and Condensate Systems and Closed Hot Water Heating Systems, to include an oxygen scavenger, alkalinity builder and phosphate control for low pressure systems and a corrosion and scale inhibitor for the hot water systems. 

The term of any contract resulting from this IFB shall be for up to one year plus two additional options to renew, not to exceed twelve (12) months each.

Questions regarding the IFB may also be submitted in writing to the Purchase Department. In order to provide prompt answers to questions, the CPO requests that all Proposers submit written questions seven days prior to the IFB response deadline. Accordingly, questions must be received in writing only at the City of Springfield's, Department of Purchase on September 22, 2008 by 4:00 P.M.  Questions may be faxed or mailed.  The Purchase Department's fax number is (413) 787-6295.  

Ends: 2008-10-01]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-16</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200990</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[PA: Sand Gravel & Loam]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200988</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 88 - The City of Springfield and the Dept. of Public works is seeking bids for Sand,Gravel and Loam.  The annual cost is estimated at $10,000.00.  This agreement will be for one year, with the option to renew for an additional two one year periods.  The total cost for 3 years will be approx. $30,000.00.
Ends: 2008-09-26]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-12</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200988</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Price Agreement for Castings for Dept. of Public Works]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200986</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 86 - The City of Springfield and the Dept. of Public Works is seeking bids for castings.  The anticipated annual expenditure is $5,000.00.  This agreement wil be for one year with options to renew for a second & third year. The agreement is for manhole frames, covers, grate inlets and hoods.  All shall be grey cast iron and conform to requirements of designations M105-57 of A.A.S.H. O. for class# 30.
Ends: 2008-09-24]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-08</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200986</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Price Agreement for Quarterly Inspections for Maintenance of Bondi Island Gas Flare]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009061</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 061 - The City of Springfield through its Purchasing Dept. is seeking bids for the Quarterly Inspection of Bondi Island Gas Flare.  The Annual estimated expenditure is $4,000.00.
This agreement will be for on year with the option to renew for two additional one year period on the anniversary of the agreement.
Ends: 2008-09-24]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-09</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=2009061</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[PA:Sand for Winter Sanding]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200953</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 53 - City of Springfield is seeking bids for sand for winter sanding for the Department of Public Works.  The quantity requested is approximately 5,000 Tons. The quantity is approximate and the City reserves the right to increase or decrease as best suits its needs.  The value of the agreement is $30,000.00 based on 5,000 tons.
Ends: 2008-09-19]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-05</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200953</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Services: Demolition of 206-208 Walnut Street]]></title>
<link>http://www.springfieldcityhall.com/finance/bid-detail0.0.html?bid=200957</link>
<description><![CDATA[Bid: 57 - 
Plans and specifications are available weekdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.    A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 in the form of a certified or bank check or  to the order of "The City of Springfield, MA" is required.  All inquiries should reference the bid number and the opening dates. Bids will be available at the Department of Purchase on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.

No interpretations of the meaning of the Specifications and Bid Package will be made by any bidder orally.  Every request for such interpretation shall be in writing, addressed to Maria Lopez-Santiago, Chief Procurement Officer, 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA 01103, Phone (413)787-6290, FAX (413)787-6295 and, to be given consideration, must be received at least seven (7) days (September 11, 2008) prior to the date fixed for opening of the bids.

Bidding procedures are per Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 30 sec. 39M as amended, and other applicable statutes.  Estimated cost of project is Thirty Five Thousand ($35,000.00) Dollars.

Site Visit 
Site will be open and available for inspection on September 10, 2008 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Bidders may contact Mr. Steve Desilets, Building Department, at (413) 787-6031.

Ends: 2008-09-18]]></description>
<pubDate>2008-09-03</pubDate>
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