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Jul 28, 2026
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Aug 11, 2026
The City of New Bedford is seeking payroll services for a three-year contract term. The solicitation is an open-market procurement administered through the City’s Purchasing Department, with electronic proposal submission through the designated bidding platform. The bid opening deadline is August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Jul 23, 2026
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Aug 10, 2026
Operator for the quest center business incubator program and lease of office space.
Jul 22, 2026
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Aug 13, 2026
The City of New Bedford, Massachusetts is issuing Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #27138030 for On-Call Designer Services. The City is seeking proposals from architectural firms and individuals to provide professional architectural design services on an on-call, as-needed basis for various municipal and capital improvement projects. Proposals must be submitted through the COMMBUYS procurement portal in accordance with the bid documents, with a bid opening date of August 13, 2026.
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The event marked a major milestone for the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) new bus terminal project. Initial plans involved demolishing the existing building, but a revised approach, strongly supported by leadership, repurposed the basement area for parking, which was deemed crucial due to limited space. The project, initiated years prior, including efforts by the late LS D Patine, culminated in a groundbreaking ceremony. Speakers highlighted the project's significance for economic development by improving access to employment and enhancing the quality of life, particularly for seniors relying on public transit. The new terminal is planned to be an 8,000 square foot, state-of-the-art smart building, featuring approximately 18,000 square feet of parking underneath, and will include a community center and a coffee shop. The project involves significant investment, with the federal government contributing over $4.8 million, partly utilizing federal Recovery Act funds.
The event, titled the 2018 State of the City address, featured remarks from the South Coast Chamber President and CEO, Rick Peter, who welcomed attendees and recognized sponsors, particularly Webster Bank. Key discussion points of the address, delivered by Mayor John Mitchell, included significant progress made in New Bedford since 2012. Specific achievements highlighted were the reduction of the unemployment rate by half, the nearing completion of a second downtown hotel, the staging of offshore wind energy projects at the harbor, the opening of two new elementary schools, millions saved through a comprehensive energy plan, the achievement of the highest Wall Street bond ratings in modern history, and improvements in public infrastructure such as the Cove walk and Riverwalk projects. The Mayor also noted double-digit drops in the crime rate, significant growth in the commercial fishing industry, and the development of downtown as a cultural and economic center.
The document pertains to the dedication ceremony for the Alma del Mar Playground. Key discussions involved acknowledging the financial support provided by the Smith Family Foundation, specifically noting Selena Miranda, Senior Program Officer, as a representative. Speakers highlighted the importance of the foundation's commitment to educational excellence and charter schools. A significant portion of the event recognized the scholars' efforts in advocating for the playground, including a site visit where their convincing arguments led to approval. Community collaboration, including partnership with the City of New Bedford and Mayor Mitchell, was emphasized for enabling the school space and the playground construction. Speakers also thanked the volunteers who worked hard on the build, often in challenging weather conditions. The playground is intended for use by both Alma del Mar scholars and the broader community. Later segments recognized the leadership of Will Gardner, Councillor Steve Martins, and Operations Director Meredith Siegel for coordinating the project and build efforts.
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