What products and services does the City of New Bedford procure?

The City of New Bedford procures a broad range of municipal goods and services, with each department responsible for its own acquisitions under Purchasing oversight. See the Purchasing FAQs and main purchasing page for department-specific procurement guidance and contacts.

What procurement requirements does the City of New Bedford publish for vendors?

The City of New Bedford requires vendors to meet solicitation-specific requirements; insurance, bonding, licensing, required forms, and submission terms are specified within each bid or RFP document. Vendors must review and follow the instructions in each solicitation on the City's portal.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of New Bedford?

City of New Bedford publishes procurement policies, purchasing guidance, and standard vendor terms on its Purchasing Department website and in the Purchasing FAQs. These vendor-facing pages provide procedural guidance and policy statements vendors should follow when responding to solicitations.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: New Bedford, MA
Country:: US

City of New Bedford RFPs

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IFB #27210052 Purchase and Delivery of Firearms Ammunition
Posted
Sep 3, 2026
Closes
Sep 25, 2026
Purchase and Delivery of Firearms Ammunition.
27192050 Operation of Pier III Concession Stand RFP
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Closes
Oct 2, 2026
The City of New Bedford is soliciting sealed proposals to operate and manage a 336-square-foot City-owned refreshment concession stand at Pier III. The COMMBUYS record identifies the solicitation as 27192050 Operation of Pier III Concession Stand and marks it as an open procurement for concession operations rather than a grant program. It lists Available Date 09/02/2026 05:00:00 PM and Bid Opening Date 10/02/2026 02:00:00 PM.
27192050 Operation of Pier III Concession Stand
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Closes
Oct 2, 2026
The City of New Bedford is soliciting sealed proposals to operate and manage a 336-square-foot City-owned refreshment concession stand at Pier III. The COMMBUYS record identifies the solicitation as 27192050 Operation of Pier III Concession Stand and marks it as an open procurement for concession operations rather than a grant program. It lists Available Date 09/02/2026 05:00:00 PM and Bid Opening Date 10/02/2026 02:00:00 PM.

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Employee FTE
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Population
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101,834
Procurement Hell Score
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81 / 100
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How to Sell to City of New Bedford

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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: Don’t pursue; given the City’s $5,000 competitive bidding threshold, prepare for a formal BidNet solicitation if unavoidable.
- Coops: Frequently procures through MA OSD statewide contracts via COMMBUYS and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- City of New Bedford, MA: Sole source flexibility appears very limited and there’s no evidence of prior non-competitive awards. Deprioritize this path; a sole source justification is highly unlikely to succeed. Instead, plan for either activating a cooperative contract or running a formal competitive bid via the City’s BidNet portal. Note: The City’s low $5,000 competitive bidding threshold drives most purchases into formal competition.
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- No evidence of active cooperative use today; Sourcewell membership exists but is dormant. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of New Bedford

Srta Groundbreaking
Date: Jul 30, 2012Type: Meeting mention
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.
South Coast Chamber State Of The City Address
Date: Mar 8, 2018Type: Meeting mention
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.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of New Bedford?

The City of New Bedford Purchasing Department manages procurement centrally and maintains an office at 133 William Street, Room 208. Individual City departments procure goods and services under Purchasing oversight; contact details and departmental roles are listed on the Purchasing page and FAQs.

Where does the City of New Bedford post bids and RFPs?

The City of New Bedford posts bids and RFPs on its Purchasing Department solicitations page and directs vendors to register and view electronic solicitations via the BidNetDirect portal linked there. Vendors can register on BidNetDirect to receive notices of posted solicitations.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of New Bedford?

Vendors register for City of New Bedford solicitations through the BidNetDirect portal linked on the Purchasing RFP/IFB page; the City provides a Vendor Registration Guide there. Registered vendors receive notifications for current and upcoming solicitations via the portal.

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City of New Bedford RFPs

IFB #27210052 Purchase and Delivery of Firearms Ammunition

27192050 Operation of Pier III Concession Stand RFP

27192050 Operation of Pier III Concession Stand

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