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Procurement and Grants Management

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The Procurement Department is a centralized office supporting and providing assistance to Town personnel to acquire goods, services, and contracts, as necessary to conduct Town business. The Procurement Department also provides management and oversight of state and federal grants. 

The primary goal of the Procurement Department is to provide assistance and oversight with the process of procuring quality goods and services in a fair, competitive and transparent manner, by using objective standards for the selection of contractors and vendors, through fair, impartial and uniform bidding, contract development and awarding processes.

Facilities & Maintenance, Town Manager, Procurement Department

  • RFP Number:20250003
  • Start Date:06/26/2024 6:00 am
  • Close Date:07/24/2024 2:00 pm

20250003

 Invitation for Bid

Dedham High School Roof Replacement

Release Date Wednesday June 26th, 2024
Pre-Bid Conference Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 @ 140 Whiting Ave., Dedham, MA 02026 at 4:00 PM
Deadline for Questions Thursday July 11th, 2024 @ 12:00 PM
Filed Sub Bids Due

Plumbing: Wednesday July 17th, 2024 @ 10:00 AM

Electrical: Wednesday July 17th, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
GeneralBids Due Wednesday July 24th, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
 

The Town of Dedham is accepting sealed bids for the partial replacement of roof sections at the Dedham High School. Copies of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) package will be available beginning Wednesday June 26th, 2024 and may be obtained at the Town Manager’s Office, 450 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026, 3rd floor for a $50 non-refundable fee, or online at the Town’s Website for FREE.

PLEASE NOTE: By clicking this link will be taken to a survey. YOU MUST FILL OUT THE SURVEY  IN ORDER TO DOWNLOAD THE BID DOCUMENTS. THE BID DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONCE YOU FILL OUT THE SURVEY.

Sealed Filed Sub bids must be submitted no later than the following times for each category; Wednesday July 17th, 2024,   1. Plumbing FSB @ 10:00 AM. 2. Electrical FSB @ 11:00 AM. 

 

Sealed general bids must be submitted no later than  2 PM, on Wednesday July 24th, 2024 to the following:

DELIVER COMPLETED SUBMISSIONS TO:

Town of Dedham, MA

Procurement Department

Attn: Rana Mana-Doerfer
450 Washington St, Dedham, MA 02026         

LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Bids will be publicly opened after submission deadline. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids as determined to be in the best interests of the Town and to waive minor informalities. 

The Town of Dedham is an affirmative action/equal opportunity owner/purchaser. 

 

By Leon Goodwin

Its Town Manager

 

Walk-Thru Sign In Sheet
Bid Opening Sign In Sheet
Electrical FSB Results
Plumbing FSB Results

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Governing Procurement Laws

THE FOLLOWING MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS REGULATE PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES:

  • c.30B - Supplies and Services, Real Property, Surplus Equipment
  • c.30,39m - Public Works Construction
  • c.149 - Building Construction
  • c.7C, §§44-57 - Design Services

THE FOLLOWING THRESHOLDS DICTATE THE TYPE OF PROCUREMENT THAT OCCURS:

  • Less than $10,000 - Sound Business Practices
  • $10,000 to $50,000 - Formal Quote Process
  • $50,000 or more - Sealed Bid (IFB) or Proposal Process (RFP)

The CPO may opt to employ a more restrictive and competitive process when they feel such a process is in the Town's best interest.

Resources for Town Employees:

The following are available to you: 

  • Coming Soon
Resources and Procurement Guidelines for Vendors and Contractors:
  • Coming Soon

 

Grants

There are several state and federal programs that offer grants to support projects in the Town of Dedham. These are highly competitive programs, and sometimes require municipalities to match all or a portion of the total funding that they receive.

Find a list of grants secured by the Town of Dedham below.


Please note: this list is not comprehensive.

Grant or Program

FY Awarded

Amount Awarded

Department

Awarding Authority 
 Community Planning Grant Program

 FY2023

 $56,500

 Planning

  Department of Housing & Community Development