Procurement

Procurement, a Division of the Finance Department, is responsible for the proper procurement of goods and services in accordance with MGL Ch. 149, 30,39M, 30B, and 7. Procurement announcements are published on this website and when the value of the procurement is greater than 50,000, it is published in the Watertown Tab and Central Register when purchased under MGL Ch. 149, 30, 39M, and 7.

Procurements made using 30B are published in the Goods and Services Bulletin when over 150,000.

  1. Bid Notices

Landscaping Parks & Grounds (Reissue)

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from experienced contractors to perform landscaping services at specific locations throughout the City. Qualified contractors are requested to submit their proposals to the Procurement Department, Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, in accordance with the instructions contained within this Invitation for Bids (IFB).

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-29R
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Landscaping Parks & Grounds (Reissue)
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 01/20/2025
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 02/13/2025
Close Time: 10:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: WATERTOWN CITY HALL, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Beacon Village Series – Village Luminaires

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from qualified companies for the purchase of Beacon Village Series – Village Luminaires.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-45
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Purchase of Beacon Village Series - Village Luminaries
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 01/07/2025
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 01/30/2025
Close Time: 10:15 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown MA
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Vegetation Management Program for Specialty Gardens & Bioretention Basins

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from experienced contractors for landscape management and invasive plant control services at the Specialty Gardens and Bioretention Basins in the City.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-31
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Vegetation Management Program for Specialty Gardens & Bioretention Basins
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 01/07/2025
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 01/16/2025
Close Time: 10:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown MA
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Retro-Commissioning/Existing Building Commissioning Service

The City of Watertown (MA) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals/firms to provide on-call Retro-Commissioning (RCx) / Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx) Services to assist the Public Buildings Department in supporting renovation/construction projects at various School and Municipal buildings. Systems to be retro-commissioned are HVAC equipment, building controls, lighting control systems, and building enclosure items such as doors, windows, masonry, and roofing systems. The goal is to reduce annual energy use, emissions, and operating costs, while improving building performance and occupant safety and comfort. Qualified individuals/firms are requested to submit their proposals to the Procurement Department, Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, in accordance with the instructions contained within the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-42
Type: RFQ
Bid/Proposal Name: Retro-Commissioning/Existing Building Commissioning Service
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 12/17/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 01/16/2025
Close Time: 10:30 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Drain Structure Cleaning (reissue)

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform cleaning of approximately 3,640 drainage structures, twice annually, that are owned by the City of Watertown, and are located on streets, and within municipal and school parking lots. The City of Watertown is seeking to award a one-year contract with two (2) additional one-year renewals, solely at the discretion of the City. The City will provide written confirmation of renewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the contract period. Qualified contractors are requested to submit their proposals to the Procurement Department, Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, in accordance with the instructions contained within the Invitation for Bids (IFB).

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-09
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Drain Structure Cleaning (reissue)
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 12/16/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 01/16/2025
Close Time: 10:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Municipal Job Descriptions (reissue)

The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified individuals/firms to review and draft job descriptions for approximately 200 municipal employees. Qualified individuals/firms are requested to submit their proposals to the Procurement Department, Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, in accordance with the instructions contained within the Request for Proposals (RFP). Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-36

Type: RFP
Bid/Proposal Name: Municipal Job Descriptions (reissue)
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 12/16/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 01/16/2025
Close Time: 10:45 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: WATERTOWN CITY HALL, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

On Call MEP Engineering Services

The City of Watertown (MA) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals/firms to provide oncall Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Services to assist the Public Buildings Department in supporting renovation/construction projects at various School and Municipal buildings. Qualified individuals/firms are requested to submit their proposals to the Procurement Department, Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, in accordance with the instructions contained within the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-40
Type: RFQ
Bid/Proposal Name: On Call MEP Engineering Services
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone:
Status: Open
Open Date: 12/17/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 01/16/2025
Close Time: 10:15 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: WATERTOWN CITY HALL, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Generator Replacement Fire Station Headquarters (Rebid)

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from experienced contractors to furnish and install a generator at Fire Headquarters, 99 Main Street, Watertown MA. Qualified contractors are requested to submit their proposals to the Procurement Department, Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, in accordance with the instructions contained within this Invitation for Bids (IFB).

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-35
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: GENERATOR REPLACEMENT FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS (REBID)
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 12/10/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 01/09/2025
Close Time: 11:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Social Service Resources

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from qualified service providers to deliver social services resources to Watertown residents. The social services resource program provides Watertown residents, primarily ages 18-59, and their families, a central access point to connect to social service resources including assessment of residents’ needs, (fuel assistance, food, housing), and counseling information and referral. The City of Watertown is seeking to award a one-year contract with two (2) additional one-year renewals, solely at the discretion of the City. The City will provide written confirmation of renewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the contract period. Qualified service providers are requested to submit their proposals to the Procurement Department, Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, in accordance with the instructions contained within this Invitation for Bids (IFB).

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-43
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Social Service Resources
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone:
Status: Open
Open Date: 12/17/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 01/16/2025
Close Time: 11:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Landscaping - Parks & Grounds

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from experienced contractors to perform landscaping services at specific locations throughout the City.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-29
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Landscaping - Parks & Grounds
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 11/19/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 12/12/2024
Close Time: 10:15 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown MA
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Bottleneck Traffic Signal Improvements

The work to be done under this contract consists of furnishing all necessary labor, tools, materials, and equipment to make traffic signal control upgrades at two locations and including local communication, and network upgrades supporting adaptive signal control to tie into the City of Watertown’s existing adaptive traffic control system. Work also includes installation of ADA/AAB conforming pedestrian curb ramps, minor cement concrete sidewalk repairs, driveway aprons, minor signing, pavement markings, and related work.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-12
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Bottleneck Traffic Signal Improvements
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone:
Status: Open
Open Date: 11/19/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 12/12/2024
Close Time: 11:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: WATERTOWN CITY HALL, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Watertown Middle School Architect/Design Services

The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified individuals/firms for Architect/Design Services for the Watertown Middle School. Architect/Design services will initially include a feasibility study phase and a conceptual design phase. The selected architect may also be retained to perform the remaining design tasks including schematic design documents, design development documents, preliminary estimates of construction costs, and prepare/issue construction specifications and drawings for bid.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-37
Type: RFQ
Bid/Proposal Name: WMS Architect Design
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: pmcgoldrick@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 11/12/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 12/05/2024
Close Time: 12:00 PM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, Purchasing Office, 149 Main St., Watertown MA
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Drainage Structure Cleaning

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform cleaning of approximately 3,640 drainage structures, twice annually, that are owned by the City of Watertown, and are located on streets, and within municipal and school parking lots.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-09
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Drainage Structure Cleaning
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: pmcgoldrick@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 11/12/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 12/05/2024
Close Time: 10:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: WATERTOWN CITY HALL, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Cemetery Maintenance 2025

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from experienced contractors to perform maintenance of cemetery grounds at three (3) separate locations that include over 30 acres of property

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-30
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Cemetery Maintenance
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: pmcgoldrick@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 11/12/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 12/12/2024
Close Time: 11:15 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Turf Maintenance 2025

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from experienced contractors to perform turf care maintenance for various municipal properties.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-028
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Turf Maintenance
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: pmcgoldrick@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 11/12/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 12/05/2024
Close Time: 11:00AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown MA Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Study for Improving City-Supported Mobility

The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified individuals/firms for a Study for Improving City-Supported Mobility.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-33
Type: RFQ
Bid/Proposal Name: City Supported Mobility Study
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: pmcgoldrick@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414 x12181
Status: Open
Open Date: 10/28/2024
Open Time: 12:00 PM
Close Date: 11/21/2024
Close Time: 10:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472 City Council Chambers
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Snow Plowing, Salting and Sanding

The City of Watertown is seeking contractors interested in Snow Plowing, Salting and Sanding. Contractors may now request application packages at the office of the Assistant Procurement Director, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, 02472 or at purchasing@watertown-ma.gov.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-24
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: FY25 Snow Removal
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: pmcgoldrick@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 10/10/2024
Open Time:
Close Date:
Close Time:
Close/Public Reading Location:
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Vegetation Management Program

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from experienced contractors for landscape management and invasive plant control services at the Specialty Gardens and Bioretention Basins in the City. The Contractor will also undertake inspections, prepare written reports, remove debris and litter, and provide supplemental seeding and/or planting as required.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-31
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Vegetation Management Program
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 11/19/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 12/12/2024
Close Time: 10:00am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, Purchasing Office, 149 Main St., Watertown MA
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials

Tree Pruning Service

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from experienced contractors to perform tree pruning and related services throughout the City.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-39
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Tree Pruning Service
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 11/26/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 12/19/2024
Close Time: 10:00 Am
Close/Public Reading Location: City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472
No Pre-Bid Meeting

Link to Request Bid Materials

Tree Removal Services

The City of Watertown (MA) is soliciting bids from experienced contractors to perform tree removal services throughout the City.

Bid/Proposal Number: 2025-38
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Tree Removal Services
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 11/26/2024
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 12/19/2024
Close Time: 10:30 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids

Link to Request Bid Materials